This mixed-methods study investigated Filipino children's perceptions of hotlines and helplines, examining their understanding and engagement with these services through the lens of child participation and child protection. The quantitative phase indicated that although very few children had prior direct experience with these services, it revealed a promising openness to future utilization, and demonstrated clear expectations regarding the potential functions and benefits of hotlines. The survey also showed that they have clear expectations about what hotlines can do for them. Qualitative findings corroborated the general acknowledgment of the importance of hotlines, but concurrently revealed significant barriers, including persistent concerns related to trust, confidentiality, and practical accessibility challenges. The focus group discussions revealed the underlying reasons, experiences, and contextual factors influencing these perceptions. The integrated analysis highlights the critical need for child-sensitive reporting mechanisms that are culturally sensitive approaches to enhance children's confidence in and utilization of these vital protection mechanisms. The results further support the need to advocate for different ways of disclosing and reporting incidents of abuse, including hotlines and helplines services.