* * In the service of the Filipino children * *

Bantay Bata 163 is a CHILD WATCH program of ABS-CBN Foundation that rescues and rehabilitates sick and abused children. It also provides shelter, therapy and quality home care for rescued children until they can be reunited with their families or referred to proper child-caring agencies.

Coun. Mabel Sunga Acosta is the current Chairperson of the Board of Advisers of Bantay Bata 163 – Davao. In behalf of BB 163-Davao, she is announcing the organization’s calendar of activities for the rest of the year:

September 27, 2007

What: Principal’s Convention: A Forum on the UN Study on Violence Against Children and Corporal Punishment
Where: Pilipinas Ballroom, Grand Regal Hotel, Lanang, Davao City
Time: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

October 21, 2007

What: “Takbo Para sa Bata” – 5th Annual Run For a Cause
Where: Victoria Plaza Mall Car Park
Time: 5:00 AM
Registration: P50 for students & P100 for non-students (inclusive of food, race number, & certificate)
Contact Nos: 299-2228, 300-8904; Look for AJ or Ella

November 24, 2007

What: Nationwide Simultaneous Lighting of Christmas Tree of Hope
Where: SM City Davao
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM