Yasmien Kurdi and husband Rey Soldevilla with legal counsel Image from Facebook/@ yasmienkurdi143
Actor cites enforcement gaps; school disputes characterization of incidents
MANILA — Actress Yasmien Kurdi has filed an administrative complaint with the Department of Education (DepEd) against Colegio San Agustin Makati, alleging inadequate response to reported incidents involving her daughter.
The complaint, confirmed April 8, 2026, stems from events in late 2024 and raises questions on enforcement of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, which requires schools to implement prevention and intervention measures.
Kurdi alleges her daughter, then 12, was subjected to repeated incidents, including being blocked from leaving a classroom, excluded during recess, and pressured to write negative statements about herself. She also cited a cut-up photograph and an alleged unauthorized video recording, which she said contributed to anxiety requiring therapy.
Colegio San Agustin Makati, in earlier statements through counsel, denied the incidents constituted bullying, describing them instead as a student “situation” tied to school activities. The school said it handled the matter with “caution and confidentiality” and urged respect for the privacy of minors.
Under R.A. 10627, DepEd may review school compliance and impose administrative measures if policies are not properly enforced. The agency has not issued a final ruling.
Kurdi said her daughter has since transferred schools and resumed activities. She has also raised the issue with Sonny Angara
