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Ateneo de Davao expels student found guilty in bullying case
Ateneo de Davao University has concluded disciplinary proceedings and dismissed a student identified as responsible for bullying another student. The decision comes after the institution completed a thorough investigation into the incident.
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DAVAO CITY — Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) announced Thursday that it has terminated the enrollment of a student found culpable in a bullying incident. The university disclosed the action through a statement shared across its social media platforms following the completion of formal disciplinary proceedings.
The institution stated that the decision to dismiss the student was reached after conducting a comprehensive investigation into the matter. AdDU did not immediately disclose additional details regarding the nature of the bullying incident or the identities of those involved.
The announcement underscores the university's commitment to addressing conduct violations and protecting the welfare of its student community. Philippine educational institutions have increasingly emphasized anti-bullying measures in recent years, implementing stricter disciplinary protocols to create safer campus environments.
AdDU, one of Mindanao's prominent educational institutions, has not released further statements regarding whether additional measures or support services have been extended to the affected student or the broader school community in connection with the incident.