I Spent a Day in Manila’s Poorest Slum
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The Philippines is my favorite country in the world and I have been here more than 75 times. There is truly nothing like the Filipino spirit, their unparalleled warmth, and genuine hospitality. However, beneath this beautiful exterior lies a reality that cannot be ignored: the severe poverty in Manila. With over 40% of the city’s 23 million residents living in slums, the conditions they endure are among the most challenging in the world.
In this episode, I venture deep into the heart of Manila’s largest and most impoverished slum called Tondo. Here, I discover a community living along a heavily polluted bay and directly beneath the constant bustle of a busy highway.
Despite the heart-wrenching circumstances, the individuals we encountered are nothing short of incredible. Their stories and resilience are both inspiring and humbling. Through this journey, I hope to shed light on the incredible strength of the Filipino people and offer a glimpse into their daily lives. Join me as we uncover the true spirit that makes Filipinos the most resilient people in the world
More to come soon from the Philippines – I would love to hear from you in the comments down below on this story.
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There are a lot of positive stories to share about the Philippines, which I’ve been doing since 2017 and will continue to do so because I love this country. But this one in specific is a story that I felt needed to be shared – thank you for watching and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments! 🙏🏼🇵🇭
Ils ont besoin d’argent et pour l’espoir ça peux attendre j’espère que tu leur donnes un peu d’argent 😮😮
Que eres Pablo motos?
How the heck did you dare to eat that streetfood?
SITUAÇÃO COMPLICADA DESSE POVO 😢
Living in poverty in the slums: "Lets make seven kids so they also can live in poverty in the slums!"
They are the poorest of the poor. 😢
One of your best man👏
You do know you were eating "recycled" fried food, right? Restaurants threw away that food which slump food stalls "salvaged" and recooked into what you were eating!
such mixed feelings watching this. Feeling guilt for living in US wanting to earn more even though I live comfortable and they got welcome signs at the top of their home entrance and that one guy apologizing for his home but then saying 'as long as we're happy'. Wow. I've only been to Cebu and surrounding areas. I'm filipino/american so I feel so indifferent at times when I see this. Thanks for sharing. I hope they are all healthy and okay. I know the smell of poverty is like no other in the world. and brave exploring those places.
¡Mucha fuerza, Filipinas!
Manila is love, Manila is life.
Whenever i see stuf like this i feel bad for filipina women and kids, knowing how manyakis pinoy men are, i lnow so many perverted men live there.
Our country, The Philippines is in bad shape bec THE LEADERS THEN & NOW ARE JUST HELPING THEMSELVES. It was once a thriving country before the Marcos regime…twas said that the economy surpassed that of Singapore ….😢✌️
The people that lives in the slum area should reduce producing too many babies or kids, it will reduce poverty and will help the country to progress as well.
Following you for years. First time I comment. I loved the video, thanks!
While it's true that they are living in poor, dangerous place and drowning in poverty, some of them are professional squatters who are given government housing, only to sell it and squandered the money 🤑 on drugs, alcohol, gambling and other vices. then comeback to slums again. being rich is also a mindset and big chunk of luck but poverty is a big chunk of misfortune and a little wrong life choices.
Humans are mammals wherever we live
Because Jeepneys are the highest pollution producer. Makes sense. : – /
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Both of you are amazing how you cashing in the slums of Manila 🙈🤷🏻♂️
Thank you Drew
because of your Kindness. I will subscribe.
I can't understand how the wealthy in Manila can live next to such poverty and not feel shame. 😢.
Im filipino but i’ve never seen tondo this close. Thanks for doing this video/story! I hope you feature more places in Manila
Like all problems in the slum, why do you have 7 kids if this is the world they're gonna live in?
I'm poor and from a poor country but I can't imagine living in a place like this. Love Filipino friends. 💪
YANG MGA WALANG DISIPLINANG MGA YAN ANG NAGPAPAHIRAP NG BANSA E! MGA HINDI NA NGA NAGBABAYAD NG AMILYAR PERO NAKAPAGTATAYO NG MGA MATATAAS NA BAHAY O MGA BATO PA YUNG IBA PERO HINDI MO MALAMAN KUNG MGA TITULADO LUPA O SQUATTER LANG AT GINAGAWA PANG INIDORO MGA WATERWAYS, SINISIRA MGA IMPRASTRAKTURA AT MGA TALAMAK SA PAGGAWA NG KRIMEN!!!!
Politicians keep you poor so you will rely on them more.
🙏🏻🕊🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿
I love Philippines and its people. I been there for a year all together. I never met a person that not are friendly and helpful. If I could I would move there!
Thank you for featuring the real Philippines like other vloggers.
This is still beautiful to us.
I love drew but plz stop filming poor people. you are better than this.
daming magaganda sarat ilong pa kinuha mo.. my wife is better good looking than what you got Sir. kaung mga foreigner hilig talaga sa mga exotic animals.
I need to improve my skills as a videographer here in Myanmar to tell the stories of the people here. I do film similar content but I don't have the skills yet to tell a good narrative so I look and learn. Thank you Drew for giving eyes and a voice to people the world does not see. I try to do the same here even if my skills are poor. I try and show the work of Jochen for Myanmar and Sonne. It would be really great if you came to Myanmar and did a story on Sonne as I know you care for Myanmar. Thank you Drew.
A nobody can not bring hope, you can not change human nature by presenting a good hearted mindset. If you wanna change something, you have to go above and beyond your own nature. Making videos to make people awer does not change anything. Your only giving yourself praise for "noticing" them and making other people notice them. If you want change to happend, make the viewers experience the same issue as harsh as the poorest people on earth and then they will come together and change things. Or become a greedy selfish narcissistic money hungry company owner and when your at the peek of your pinnacle, then make the drastically change and help the poor people at the bottom of the slums.
That first bridge is right by our daycare center. #VisionHelp
Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
I’ve only been to the Philippines once but what really stuck out to me was how nice and hospitable everyone was. Can’t wait to go back one day
Why do you keep holding her wrist? Yieeee
Shout out sa mga youtubers na tiga manila challenge natin na sana maraming matulungan na tiga dito. Pa vlog nalang ❤❤❤
Exploiting the ppl in the slum for content and profit is diabolical. But I expected this from your kind.
Humanity has gone to shit. Greed is taking over this beautiful world
Me deixa tão triste e feliz ao mesmo tempo, um povo que sofre tanto mas que ao mesmo tempo é tão resiliente, tão sorridente mesmo apesar dos pesares .
is sad that they are surviving, the system is cruel, people have no dignity , i know they are hard working, but is humanly necessity, have a safe place to sleep, have clean water, so sad
I hope you guys are grateful to live in America seeing how others live in other countries is just sad 😔
Nakakahiya that some foreginer is the one taking action when in reality it should be governments to provide equally access basic needs like food water shelter etc.