CHR files child abuse case against Bacolod teacher

BACOLOD CITY: The Commission on Human Rights here filed before the Ombudsman criminal complaints for child abuse and torture against a grade 3 teacher of Rizal Elementary School in Bacolod City.

Romeo Baldevarona, head of the CHR pro damages against Rowelyn Bolinas for Violation of Republic Act 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act and Republic Act 9745 or the Anti Torture Act of 2009.

Administrative complaints for grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest

The 9- year- old complainant, whose name is being withheld, said in her affidavit that she is seeking justice for the abuse committed against her and demanding monetary compensation and the dismissal from service and imprisonment of the teacher who inflicted harm on her.

The child said that at about 8 a.m. of February 6 while in the classroom, Bolinas ordered times each using glue sticks.

She said her teacher, who watched as she cried while being beaten up, had ordered the beating because of her many absences.

The girl said she suffered extreme pain and wept all day while in school but no- body paid attention to her.

When classes ended at 4 p.m. she reported the incident to her aunt who then brought her to the school principal. The principal advised

She added that on February 7 she was was examined and treated by a doctor.

suffered a contusion on the butt as a result of the beating Bolinas ordered.

Baldevarona said the teacher involved in no longer assigned to a classroom and is now

The case is also being investigated by the Department of Education.