Unresolved realities in Manila (and the whole Philippines) that need not be overlooked: these shanties are just a sampling of what a big percentage of Manila [still] looks like. Yes, we are always bragging about the fancy shopping centers and the classy condos being constructed everywhere but what about these people who almost don’t have anything but crumbling walls and ceilings?
I hate to sound political, but from a humanitarian point of view, what should really be done about poverty?
Here are more photos:
These photos were taken almost a year ago during my vacation in the Philippines.
Photos by Nhick Ramiro Pacis
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