Among these services is the national emergency hotline, '163', which allows people to call in and report incidents of child abuse, exploitation and neglect.

[7] Bantay Bata also operates and provides a temporary shelter to rescued children before their cases are resolved legally.

Children are provided with therapy and educational opportunities before they are reunited with their families or referred to proper child caring agencies.

Located in the outskirts of Metropolitan Manila, the Children's Village provides health and wellness care, nutrition, education and psychological development for these disadvantaged and at-risk kids.

[8] Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led the groundbreaking ceremonies of the Bantay Bata 163 Children's Village March 29 in Norzagaray, Bulacan.