THIS is the heart-wrenching moment a newborn baby was rescued after being found hanging from a fence in a plastic bag.

The tiny boy, thought to have been abandoned by his teenage mum, was stuffed in a carrier bag that was inside a rucksack.

7 A baby was found stuffed in a plastic bag hanging off a fence in the Philippines Credit: Viral Press

A bin man was about to dump the bag in his truck when he heard faint whimpers coming from inside on Monday morning in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines.

Shocked bystanders filmed the infant who was barely conscious when they found him.

But slowly the brave lad began opening his eyes and putting his hand to his mouth.

Paramedics were called and arrived shortly after 10am before rushing the infant to Lapu-Lapu District Hospital in an ambulance.

7 A bin man was about to throw the bin into the the back of his truck when he heard the faint cries coming from inside Credit: Viral Press

Also found inside the bag were a female school uniform blouse and a pair of bloodied short pants.

The uniform is worn by public schools for Grades 7 to 10 in the area, putting the suspected mother between 12 and 16 years old.

Onlooker Rheene Lee said: ''At first we did not know whether the baby is alive or dead. We did not know what to do, then someone suggested to call an ambulance.

''The baby is very fortunate that he was found, because the trash collector was about to put the bag in the truck. I hope now that the boy will be taken care of.

7 The plastic bag was hanging off a fence in the city of Lapu-Lapu Credit: Viral Press

7 Also inside the rucksack was a school uniform locals believe belong to the mother Credit: Viral Press

7 The infant was taken to a local hospital where he is recovering well Credit: Viral Press

7 A nurse at the hospital says that some people have already offered to adopt the little lad Credit: Viral Press

7 The mother is thought to be aged between 12 and 16 based on the uniform found in the bag Credit: Viral Press

“But I also feel sorry for the mother. The school uniform was that of a teenager and she will need help.''

The local council is investigating the incident and has already reported it to the police.

Emily Ng, a nurse at the hospital where the boy is being cared for, said several people have also come forward to ask to adopt him.

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She said: ''We do not have a name for the boy yet. But many people have heard his story and have made inquiries about adopting him.

''He was very weak when he arrived but he is strong now. There is a smile on his face.

“He does not know about his sad start to life, but I am sure that he will be blessed with a good future with wealthy parents who love and protect him. Angels are watching over him.''