Format
An episode usually contains 3 different cases set to stock film, music and industrial sound effects sardonically narrated by Ben before wrapping it up with an educational segment sponsored by PAGCOR. Bitag operates semi-autonomously, conducting reconnaissance and surveillance and deploys their own agents as undercovers. When enough intelligence is gathered, Ben coordinates with the local authorities to plan the manner of arrest and follows them with his convoy of security back-ups and camera men to document the entire procedure and its aftermath. In accordance with Ben's eschewal of "drama" and production in favor of "real reality", most cases air days after the shoot with minor cuts and editing used only to fit the documented footage under 10 minute segments. This is further proven by Ben's occasional absence in his UNTV show Bitag Live on weekdays, when he personally oversees certain case operations.
The programs segments are classified according to their nature:
- Operations, which document actual Bitag operations in coordination with law enforcement elements.
- Updates, or follow-up reports on the status of successful Bitag operations.
- Kilos Pronto segments, which showcase immediate action or assistance on complaints or concerns.
- Akto segments, usually depicting irregularities or "questionable" situations unexpectedly encountered by Bitag (caught in the act).
- Wanted, a new segment featuring the apprehension of a "wanted" criminal.
- Biblically Speaking, a biblical related segment hosted by Bro. Eli Soriano. This is only seen in Bitag Live on UNTV.
- Rewind, replays of existing episodes, often as reminders to the public.
For safety reasons, the Bitag strike force is fully armed and trained in self-defense disciplines (including Tulfo himself) and comprises professional security personnel. They are also allowed to carry their firearms in airplanes and vessels provided they surrender it prior to departure. However, the team still makes it a point to request assistance from the local authorities when dwelling in unfamiliar territory in accordance with the law.
Bitag was originally pitched to other TV networks but an unidentified "Tulfo" was opposed to it
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