Bantay Bata

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Bantay Bata 163 is a social welfare program of ABS-CBN, in the Philippines. Launched in 1996, it aims to protect children from any form of abuse from their guardians or parents. It introduced the Dial 163 24-hour telephone hotline service. The service allows the public, including children, to call a telephone number to report cases of child abuse and exploitation. [1][2] It operates a call center that responds to child abuse cases via rescue operations, offers online counseling for child-family relationships[3] and assist victims of child sexual exploitation. The program also works with the DSWD.[4] Bantay Bata is also the most widely supported cause in the Philippines for Filipinos around the world.[5]

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[edit] Projects

[edit] Children’s Crisis Center

Bantay Bata also operates the Children’s Crisis Center providing 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.[6][7]

[edit] Children's Village

Bantay Bata is in the process of completing a Children’s Village to house the children who opt to remain with the Foundation rather than be reunited with their families.[8]President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led the groundbreaking ceremonies of the Bantay Bata 163 Children's Village March 29 in Norzagaray, Bulacan.[9] The village was opened on 10 May 2003 and inaugurated in 4 November 2003. Its construction has been a collaboration of efforts by various companies that have generously donated their resources to build this paradise for children.[10]

[edit] Child Trafficking

Bantay Bata 163 is also actively involved in combatting and dealing with the problems of Child Trafficking in the Philippines. This includes, The act of trading or dealing with children, including but not limited to, the buying and selling children for money, or for any other consideration, or barter. Sexual exploitation: Children whether male or female, who for money, profit or any other consideration or due to the coercion or influence of any adult, syndicate or group, indulge in sexual intercourse or lascivious conduct, are deemed to be children exploited in prostitution and other sexual abuse.[11][12]

[edit] Services:

  1. Direct Child Protective Services
  2. Residential Services
  3. Community and Family Support Services

[edit] BB163 in the regions:

  1. Bantay Bata - Davao (2000)
  2. Bantay Bata - Cebu (2005)
  3. Bantay Bata - Iloilo (2005)

[edit] References

  1. ^ HumanTrafficking.org | Philippines: Government Best Practices
  2. ^ The Beggar's Hand: Solutions: Bantay Bata 163
  3. ^ Adler, Leonore Loeb; Florence Denmark (2004). "Women and Children in the Philippines", International Perspectives on Violence. Greenwood Publishing Group, 219. ISBN 0275974987. Retrieved on 2008-04-30. 
  4. ^ United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific et al (2001). Good Practices in Combating Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation of Children .... United Nations Publications, 67. ISBN 9211201012. Retrieved on 2008-04-30. 
  5. ^ Everything Monet: An Invitation To Join the 2007 Friends of Bantay Bata Los Angeles Host Committee
  6. ^ Welcome to ABS CBN Foundation, Inc
  7. ^ The Beggar's Hand: Solutions: Bantay Bata 163
  8. ^ Welcome to ABS CBN Foundation, Inc
  9. ^ WELCOME TO CHILD WATCH: BANTAY BATA 163
  10. ^ PhilippineBusiness.com.ph: The Magazine
  11. ^ WELCOME TO CHILD WATCH: BANTAY BATA 163
  12. ^ 'BANTAY BATA 163' TACKLES GROWING CHILD ABUSE PROBLEM

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