00:00It ranks perhaps as the worst form of bullying, beating up a helpless and physically handicapped individual.
00:07An act only made worse by responsible adults who just stood and watched and did nothing at all to stop the physical attack.
00:15Still in all, justice has found its way to serve itself as we hear more of this story from our Bernard Carrera.
00:23A formal complaint has been filed against the individuals involved.
00:27In the assault of a person with disability or P.E.D. inside a bus on the Edson busway last June 9.
00:34Among those charged with child abuse under Republic Act No. 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act
00:44are the driver and conductor of Precious Grace Transport, a security guard who was also a passenger, and 3 John Doe's.
00:51The complaint was personally filed by the family of the victim, known by his alias Macmac, at the Makati City Hall.
00:59Department of Transportation or DOTR Secretary Vince Dizon was present to show support and condemn the act of violence.
01:06Ang kaso pong na ipile namin kay child abuse sa pagkatak ang aking kliyente, kahit na 25 years old na po siya, ay meron po siyang intellectual disability.
01:17Kaya ito po ay tinuturing ng batas na child pa rin po siya dahil hindi po niya kayang protectahan ang kanyang sarili.
01:23According to the family's lawyer, the driver and conductor allegedly allowed the assault to continue inside the bus without intervening.
01:30Instead of helping or stopping the attack, they reportedly forced Macmac, who was bleeding, had bruises on his body and torn clothes, to get off the bus.
01:39May facer marks sa ulo, may facer marks sa paa, may facer marks sa katawan.
01:43As of now, the management of Precious Grace Transport has refused to cooperate.
01:48The company also failed to provide a copy of the CCTV footage from inside the bus.
01:53Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, or DSWD, has extended assistance to the victim's family, including livelihood support and counseling.
02:03In response to the incident, President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. has directed Secretary Dizon and DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian to drive a stricter policy to ensure the safety and rise of PWDs in public transportation.
02:17Marami kaming mga napag-usapan ni Sec Gatchalian kasama na dyan, ang pagpaprovide ng mga PWD-friendly na mga public transport vehicles.
02:28Linonch na niya yan, at gusto natin palawakin pa yan. At ikalawa na mas importante, makikipag-ugnayan din tayo sa NCDA.
02:38Macmac's family asserted that instead of being harmed, their relatives should have been understood and given proper attention.
02:44Their lawyer also emphasized that despite his condition, Macmac has every right to live a normal life with dignity.
02:51Bernard Fede, from the National TV Network for New and Better Philippines.
