MANILA, Philippines?Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim has ordered the immediate closure of a bar in Malate where over 200 women, including minors, were rounded up Thursday night following reports that the establishment was used as a front for prostitution.

Ordered closed down was L.A. Café located at the corner of M.H. Del Pilar and Salas Streets in Malate, including its annex just across the street.

Lim?s order was based on a recommendation made by Manila social welfare chief Jay dela Fuente, who said that several minors were found working in the establishment.

Dela Fuente said that charges of qualified human trafficking and child abuse were filed against the managers of the bar identified as Emelinda Viray, Rodalyn Taja and Grace Perez; supervisor Lilia Montanilla; and Carla Serrano and Nora Abellosa, who allegedly served as pimps.

Prior to last Thursday's raid, the International Justice Mission wrote Lim to complain about the operations of the L.A. Café which it claimed was engaged in prostitution, catering mainly to foreign customers and employing even minors.

Following surveillance operations, the raid was conducted by teams of city and police officials, the Department of Justice.