Kapuso actress Yasmien Kurdi revealed that she will meet with Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday to discuss ways to address bullying in schools. This comes after she shared her daughter Ayesha’s alleged experience of being bullied.
In an Instagram Stories post, Yasmien expressed gratitude to parents who reached out to share their own struggles with bullying. She acknowledged their courage, calling it a reminder of the widespread challenges families face.
“I want you to know your voices are being heard,” Yasmien wrote, vowing to use her platform to advocate for change and empower children to stand against bullying.
The actress has been vocal about her daughter’s ordeal, including an incident where pieces of Ayesha’s photo were found cut up on her desk. Yasmien, alongside her husband Rey Soldevilla Jr., has shown unwavering support for their daughter, emphasizing their love and commitment to protecting her.
Yasmien ended her message by encouraging collective action, using hashtags like #StopBullying and #AntiBullyingCampaign to amplify her call for a safer environment for children.