Yasmien Kurdi proceeds with formal complaint regarding child’s alleged school bullying
Actress Yasmien Kurdi expressed gratitude to her legal counsel and the Department of Education officials after filing a formal complaint regarding alleged bullying involving her eldest daughter, Ayesha, at school.
In an Instagram post, Kurdi acknowledged the support of a few lawyers, her law school professors, and to DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and his wife Tootsy Angara for their support and attention to the matter.
The complaint, which was formally submitted last year at the request of Ayesha, included detailed evidence of the alleged incidents.
“As her parents, we will always stand by her and protect her,” Kurdi said.
Kurdi used her platform to encourage parents and children to "speak up" when schools fail to act, citing the Anti-Bullying Act (R.A. 10627) that mandates school accountability and allows DepEd to investigate complaints.
"Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and protected," she said.
The post resonated with followers, who shared their support and experiences.
“As someone who got bullied as a student, this healed me. My parents didn’t defend me back then, so I’m genuinely happy for those kids whose parents actually stood up for them,” one user wrote.
Another commented, “I hope that Ayesha will get justice for this, and that @depedphilippines will extend the same kind of help especially to those who are studying in public schools. Thank you for speaking up!”
“This is not just about one child, it is about accountability,” Kurdi emphasized. “Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and protected.”
The case stems from allegations that Ayesha, then 12, was repeatedly targeted by classmates. Kurdi previously described situations where her daughter was “surrounded by seven to nine students,” blocked from leaving the classroom, and denied food and recess, causing anxiety and distress.
The school, Colegio San Agustin Makati, later issued a statement saying there was “no bullying” on the cited date, but emphasized they were handling the matter carefully and confidentially.
Following the incident, Kurdi prioritized her daughter’s well-being, placing Ayesha under therapy for six months and temporarily homeschooling her. With professional guidance, Ayesha gradually returned to school and resumed social and extracurricular activities, including joining her new school’s varsity volleyball team.
If you or anyone you know need help, you may call the TeleSafe Hotline at 33733 (SMART/PLDT), 8638-1782 / 8632-1372, or email weprotectlearners@deped.gov.ph.