Ateneo de Manila University said it would not hesitate to expel one of its junior high school students for alleged bullying amid public outrage generated by viral videos showing the teen’s aggressive actions that also triggered disputes over how to handle such behavior. An officer of the Philippine Taekwondo Association also condemned bullying by any martial arts practitioner, saying the group teaches respect for others. They should also take appropriate disciplinary administrative actions on their own and notify the guardians or parents of the bully and the victim. Kimberly Molitas, deputy spokesperson for the Philippine National Police, said the PNP was waiting for the Ateneo school administrators to inform authorities to determine how law enforcers could help. Only for self-defenseA former taekwondo student himself, Ejercito said martial artists were taught to use their skills only for self-defense.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 21, 2018 21:22 UTC