The sad reality of 3rd world countries is the poverty. You can see many adults on the street, and other people in a lower-class job. Some give themselves over to prostitution. Streets kids live among this, and usually are trapped in some type of situation that put them on the streets.
How do you handle street kids? Well, the question cannot be said clearly. One side of the answer to the question deals with your moral background. The other side deals with investigating the kid's situation. If there was a possibility to escape the situation, then that possibility would be the answer (example: shelter). It the situation dealt with something illegal, then surely the authorities should be involved.
The popular solution, though, is to simply walk away. Why? Well, many do not know the situation fully enough to be sure to help out. Others might think it isn't their buisness to do anything. As a foreigner, you would have it hard if you gave anything. Once something is given, they'll remember your face and you'll be continuously asked for needs. And if you were decided enough to give the kid (or even adult) something, it is best to give food instead of money. If you are decided to just walk away, simply say "wala" (Bisayan for "nothing") and they'll back off.
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