It started as a simple complaint in BITAG Action Center — a young women trapped in a cycle of violence under their own roof. The oppressors were their own grandparents and aunts. The motive? A cold-blooded attempt to evict the sisters from their own home.
The Operation
As our team navigates the high-tension environment of a domestic rescue. You’ll see the BITAG crew coordinating in real-time with the DSWD to ensure this wasn’t just a “visit,” but a permanent exit from abuse.
Statements from DSWD Asec. Irene Dumlao.
“The family is the basic unit of our society. That’s why we have the Parenting Effectiveness Service to strengthen the parental capability of every Filipino family.”
“We are looking at violence against a person here, which can include physical violence or mauling.”
“The crime of mauling is aggravated because they ganged up on her, which constitutes abuse of superior strength under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.”
“This is a violation of the right to live peacefully and the right to the pursuit of happiness as mentioned in the Philippine Constitution.”
“In social welfare, it is vital for the client to talk to the assigned social worker in their community to assess the situation and determine the necessary intervention.”
“Because of the Devolution (Local Government Code of 1991), the local social welfare office must be the one to intervene first; the national DSWD cannot bypass local authority.”
BITAG Next Generation
We don’t just film the problem, we bridge the gap between the victims and the government agencies meant to protect them.
In this BITAG investigation, we prove that “family” is no shield for battery and harassment. When local law enforcement stalls, we move.
Watch the full operation on the BITAG Official YouTube Channel.
