Kid in bullying case should have ‘one-on-one’ with Pacquiao – Gatchalian

MANILA, Philippines — The boy in viral videos, punching other kids, should have a “one-on-one’ with world boxing champion and Senator Manny Pacquiao.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian raised this idea in a Twitter post on Friday as social media was on fire over the video of a bullying incident involving students of Ateneo Junior High School (AJHS).

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“Sasabihin ko sa aking colleague na si Senator @mannypacquiao na pagsabihan niya itong bully ng Ateneo,” Gatchalian said.

“Tingin ko hindi makakapalag itong bully kay Sen. Manny at baka matanto nitong tao ang masamang ginawa niya sa kapwa,” he added.

When a reporter asked how the bully should be dealt with, Gatchalian said it would now be up to Pacquiao to find the “most effective” way to change the kid.

“Mag ‘one-on-one’ sila at pagusapan nila na hindi dapat ginagawa iyan sa kapwa estudyante. Itong tao ay dapat makausap ng masinsinan ng isang katapat niya – Sen @mannypacquiao ang pwede,” he further said.

Gatchalian noted parents should also make an active role to make sure their children are disciplined members of communities.

“Responsibilidad ‘yan nga mga magulang. Sila ang dapat managot sa ginagawa ng kanilang mga anak,” he added.

While some condemned the incident, other senators also called on the people, especially netizens, not to bully the bully.

READ: Don’t bully the bully, senators ask netizens

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