COVID-19 In Philippines: The Starving Urban Poor. What Went Wrong? | Insight | Poverty In Asia

The people in the Philippines are suffering from one of the toughest and longest lockdowns in the world. As the government struggles to deal with the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, the ultra-strict quarantine and social distancing measures which have now stretched to more than half a year, have left the economy on its knees. The move has also left millions of people jobless and hungry. The dire situation has now pushed millions of people to the brink of starvation. Why did the pandemic hit the poorest of poor so hard? With the Philippine economy slipping into its worst recession in decades, can the poor pull themselves out from the crushing poverty? Will their cries for help be heard?
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[@bathbombscenter8813]

There is no better qualified president in the Philippines to handle this situation other than Pres. Duterte. The transparency and the care the government provides to the people is excellent. All this problem theyre going through is a result of decades of corrupt politicians and not qualified President that handled Philippines so dont blame Pres. Duterte and his administration for all of it. Dig in and deepen your research and educate yourself before spreading news

[@elizabethnakamura3123]

YOU better STUDY phil. government FOR 30 years I've SEEN so MUCH

[@jamescollins477]

How do u donate or adopt a family. I would really like to adopt a family please

[@djangodjango7347]

@@bathbombscenter8813 Your Presidente has a very sharp tongue.

[@brettkom4074]

Why Dutertenomics Weakened The Economy www.bworldonline.com/why-dutertenomics-weakened-the-economy/

[@user-pv7hw2mo3c]

The poor gets poorer and the rich gets richer, that's how our country works... Even our farmers is not paid fairly...

[@captainflipped9832]

Right i think its time that we start taking agriculture seriously. We must support farmers the deserved best.

[@poyipoyixd849]

yup , compare mo dun sa farmer ng us lalake ng lupa nila don tapos ang ganda pa ng bahay nila

[@melvinraflores8242]

60/40. No access to tech transfers to make farming more efficient. Most farmers still use farm animals for their workload. Go figure.

[@isla_vida11]

Well said..

[@mightymight24]

True. We live in a democratic country so the mass actually has the power to vote for the right people and change our situation. But abusive politicians kept on dumbing down the mass. Education isn't a priority here because they want to keep on dumbing down the mass so they will remain at the higher position.

[@aliciacouchman5590]

I became a Housemaid at the age of 13, so I can go to high school at night. My parents had 9 children. I’ve experienced nothing but poverty in my childhood. It was harder for us, the older children. I wondered, even at 4 years old, why children are considered as “blessings”, when we were all SUFFERING. There was no Pandemic in those days, but POVERTY was crippling us.

[@nabati8903]

This is so painful to read... I hope you are doing better now. 😣

[@lanierosemangoda1792]

They call it blessing when they benefit from it..😑 A child is a "gift" not a blessing from God..

[@nobunaga4720]

Imagine growing up In a pandemic meanwhile in your past situation. It would be mentally crippling

[@alexandraveloso9604]

Oh my, I'll pray for you!no matter what happens,no matter how poor the Lord looks at your dear heart and he loves you! it's alright if we don't have a comfortable, rich,full of gold life ,the Lord has a place for us in heaven!gold mansions and stuff!

[@oldmanonamission8055]

@@alexandraveloso9604 hahaha really. You believe God is going to house you in heaven with a house made of gold haha. You must be dying to get there haha no, you have to die to get there hahaha

[@judejude1650]

10 children and 13 grandchildren. Sometimes you can influence how you live your life. We are a poor family too, but our lives are much better than a family with 10 children and 13 grandkids.

[@pikachuthunderbolt3919]

seriously I got lost at this. Hats of the lady that she hasn't given up.

[@Bakerbell]

That's why Family planning is very important. Don't settle yet if you don't have your own house and stable job. Save money as much as you can, spend it wisely.

[@rexgeorgerodriguez7620]

It's really hard because most Filipinos are over religious and use it as an excuse to have more children despite the poverty of their life. They always obey and blame God at the same time of their actions. They should use logical thinking over some religious beliefs if they want to improve their life especially the problem of overpopulation.

[@yourneighbourhoodclownwith8490]

@@rexgeorgerodriguez7620 same happens in my country too. People don't own their actions .If anything good happens because god blessed them, and if something bad happens it is because god is subjecting them to problems because of their past life sins🙃.

[@francescarubera]

I done exactly same to the letter, now I have house ,job and we couldn't have children we tried hard, eventually my partner left have child with another women..In that house I am alone accept my pets heartbroken without kids or husband..very lonely,plus later come few health issues so iam alone plus unwel !!! Maybe they hungry , but I would switch my life in seconds ...Kids are blessing , now I wish I had them very very early !!!

[@rexgeorgerodriguez7620]

@@francescarubera Yeah kids are considered a blessing in some people but family planning must be practiced though especially in a country where poverty is still dominant.

[@Bakerbell]

@@francescarubera kids are blessing for some who can really afford to have one. But for poor and who can't count their kids in one hand, I really don't know.😂...

[@FourCatsOnly]

Even without the pandemic.. many of Filipinos have been starving, and unemployed

[@FourCatsOnly]

@Leonard Carr it's just sad that these mainstream media and media outlet mafia try to downplay and blame the current administration for the mishaps and poverty of its people

[@sixpackz9530]

yap very well said

[@leenexx9203]

do you know that it double bcuz of the pandemic? plus the fact that our government didn't even know what they're doing and just keeps doing unnecessary things and they're also the reason why the covid spread in the entire of our country by doing that so called balik probinsya program or whatever it is. I'm not saying that the spread is only bcuz of our poor government planning but major of it is bcuz of our government. also the corruption is worse despite our situation rn.

[@FJBDDestroyerOfTheWorld]

That was the plan of Aquino's or yellowtards after Pres. Marcos. We can't blame the Government now. Pres. Duterte is doing great. But Pandemic ruined every people's lives

[@samsung-rm2dp]

indeed

[@suzettecarter6087]

I was born and raised in Cebu Philippines in one of those slums. I have lived in Florida for 15 yrs now and I am so grateful to be able to help my family during these tough times. I bought my mom a duplex out in the country in 2016 so She is no longer living in the slums. It still feels like yesterday when we had to pawn Our clothes so we can buy food. I will never forget where I came from and will always be grateful for the blessings that come my way 🙏

[@simplenv4740]

Help a family in your country if possible.

[@renemadera6460]

Praktikal ka dhil nag asawa ka ng forener

[@vangary100]

You where one of the lucky ones I guess.

[@draz9765]

@@renemadera6460 😂😂

[@anaaahhhrene1844]

@@renemadera6460 😂😂😂

[@krystalyrivera6018]

I work 12 to 13 hours a day at minimum. Sometimes I feel like complaining but after watching this, somehow I feel grateful to have kept my job and be able to take care of my family.

[@mattwilliams1205]

12 to 13 hours is a waste of life you are better of with no job.

[@sharonler-2782]

@@mattwilliams1205 hahah

[@coolkid_2554]

@@mattwilliams1205 i agree with you i'd rather be homeless than waste 13 hours of my life

[@hakobangz25]

Working for 13 hours and only minimum is a suicide. 13 hours is too long to be working for only 40 -50 pesos an hour. The street people are earning more than you and they do only ask for alms.

[@joe_lubinda]

I'm from an African country and Corona or not we have the same issue with most Asian countries, corrupt government and highly religious people who believe in having tons of children. Where I'm from if you're old enough to marry but want to remain single you'll be disrespected and laughed at by mostly poor and uneducated people for being single.

[@jillianseya548]

this is the result of colonization and being slaves to colonizers. Our identity, mindset and culture affected how these colonizers instill fear, trauma and unworthy.our government being succumb by their own interest and of course the politics which they left behind all the citizens. Anti-poor policies and laws are killing us. Tyranny and corrupted officials and as well as the oppression from inside and outside the country.

[@28richfield]

@@jillianseya548 I agree with what you say . Thank you

[@joe_lubinda]

@TheClassicalSymphony it's like you can't read.

[@jillianseya548]

@TheClassicalSymphony west actions affected many countries or should I say first world countries cuz most of them are taking advantage the poor countries in terms of economy, THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF WORKERS! In short the neoliberalism and capitalism. REFORM will NEVER BE ENOUGH cuz it's already happening, what we need is revolution! for your information there are a lot of people fighting for their rights that being killed.

[@ninocatacutan2779]

Accurate af

[@rhyswong8976]

When I was in Manila, I see a "minister" goes into the private lavish club while just outside I see a family peddling on the street cant even buy clothes for their children, parents can't even have the energy to say hello. That image will forever burn in my mind. That was before the pandemic. I hope they are okay, I hope all less financial Filipinos are okay. 🙏

[@lundsweden]

It is sad, I visited Manila in 2016 for a conference and have worked with Filipinos here in Australia. I admire a lot about Filipinos, they are generally very friendly, creative hard working, resourceful and good team players. We have it easy in developed countries, we would also struggle to survive in a developing country.

[@BisayaShortFilms]

Thats why if you can and no pressure, start a business here and invite your friends and family to invest in businesses here in philippines. If the business fails, you'll still be heroes because you gave jobs. Like a soldier losing a limb.

[@damariskiprop8796]

I agree with you. Filipinos are the best people to work with

[@villamorgallevo9578]

@@BisayaShortFilms nah i hope that he is not idiot to waste his effort here in Philippines rather than to enjoy his success in his own

[@imimpostor3225]

"Hindi kami takot namatay sa COVID, takot kaming namatay sa gutom..." Edit: english: We're not afraid to die on COVID, we're afraid to die on hunger..

[@supernova44]

People are having too many children in the Philippines when they can barely afford to feed themselves. Catholic doctrine is partly at fault, but parents need to take personal responsibility as well. 12 babies in a row is not going to help at all. Gov't should make family more accessible to everyone.

[@slantize]

You have to also understand when you are left with little options, having more children increases the odds of success through a long term “investment”: that one makes it out of the slums.

[@joemann5353]

Also known as poor logic of finding success..

[@josefavillanueva5257]

Augustine Teo thats all they know to do.They are already old but keep having babies is not the answer?Look at the streets ...too many hungry kids.Now they blame the government that they are hungry?for not giving help?

[@brentvillanueva15]

@@slantize Makes no sense because having children at an early age hinders focus on career and education. And having more children decreases chances of education and career focusing exponentially. So, if it takes money to invest in the security of just 1 child (education and career) how can ROI increase when you have more children and spending that money for future just goes to keeping the family from going hungry? If the "odds" you talk about is for the children to be prostitutes, sex workers, or meet a foreigner, sure. I guess that's an investment just by popping out more babies... a very very twisted, way of "investment" you speak off.

[@hectorybiernas644]

@@slantize bullshit, is that what you learn from school? They are living in extreme poverty, no education or stable job and cant even afford education for their kids. Having more children isnt a good idea at all, theyll just end up having their kids live like them.

[@tine198]

Even without the pandemic.. many of Filipinos have been starving, and unemployed. They also said here that "Hindi kami natakot mamatay sa COVID, takot kami na mamatay sa gutom" "Walang nakakagmot sa gutom, patay ka." and I think that's the most painful statements i heard in this video. Many filipinos experienced hunger amid the lockdown. In fact, the hunger incidence rate is at its highest in 6 years according to the social weather station. I can say that Filipinos don't easily give up in the situation and they are still helping through good and bad times.

[@danilokabigting8403]

The gov't estimate that more than 3 million Filipinos will be added to the population. Pre-pandemic, the Philippines was on the way to reducing birth-rate. But that changed overnight with this corona. Both males and females have plenty of time in their hands and all they can think of is having unprotected sex! The sex drive is so strong added with their dietary spices and hot SILI, both are aroused from eating too much spices! Look at the countries with huge problems with population: India, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mexico and the Philippines. Much can be attributed to eating spicy foods.

[@maggiesmyth6258]

I could not bring a child into those situations and watch them go hungry it would not be fair on them. I feel so sorry for those kids.

[@fredelinolomeda6363]

True, our country should pass a law requiring a permit/license to have a child, otherwise we will sink deeper into the hole.

[@johnwonka9759]

You're lucky you're born in a much better place so don't judge what you don't understand

[@jameshubert6103]

@@fredelinolomeda6363 more like a permit to have sex

[@rexgeorgerodriguez7620]

@@jameshubert6103 Actually its okay to have sex but its not okay to be irresponsible of your actions afterwards, your government should educate your people more about contraception and family planning.

[@rexgeorgerodriguez7620]

@@johnwonka9759 They are rich because they extinguish the one of the reasons of poverty, overpopulation. Filipinos should be discipline about family planning.

[@vdmn1048]

I am currently a 3rd year social work student. Like all other students out there who lost their fire on pursuing our dream careers and passion, this documentary motivates me to study and work hard to help those people in need by being a registered social worker. I WILL BE HELPING, ADVOCATING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS THAT WILL AID THEM LONGTERM AND TO HELP THESE COMMUNITIES AND OTHER OPPRESSED INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS SOMEDAY, AND NOW THAT'S MY GOAL.

[@lintang790]

Goodluck! I hope your study is easy

[@lanierosemangoda1792]

35yrs.old and planning to go back to school and enroll the same course.. Don't give up on your dreams because you are not alone on this race..

[@johnkristianyu2586]

As someone who is privileged enough, these are the stories most of the government officials, middle and upper class Filipinos should see to realize what's really happening when we allow poor priority/decisions and poor politics plague our land. Let us have the initiative to help, both the government and the people together from making this our "new normal" 🙏

[@Fuzzy.Wuzzy45]

Help? If they cannot help themselves than how much more can other people help them? Self-discipline is a MUST! Let's be honest here... One of the most common large families in the Philippines comes from delinquents... And this delinquents comes from a family that lacks the presence of love... Its really hard to reprogram people's mindset if at an early age they were in an unloving family... Let's cut to the chase... If you can't control themselves to do a better life or if they stay stubborn and ignorant then the blames on them...

[@erasjt2585]

@@Fuzzy.Wuzzy45 Education and employment can change many of them who has the potential to change. Do not generalize all of them. But without these opportunities, it will only get worse.

[@Fuzzy.Wuzzy45]

@@erasjt2585 yes education is key here, but bear in mind that many of them can raise a family with LITTLE; Alam naman natin na Kaya nila magdiskarte even wala PA silang pamilya. Ehhh bakit sila nagseryoso kung kailan may pamilya na sila? Pwede rin natin sabihin na baka wala silang motivation, inspiration or deepest why at the time na wala PA silang nabuong pamilya but we all know na lahat ng Tao may kanya-kanyang mga pangarap sa buhay na naging motivation, inspiration, and deepest why nila. Sadyan ayaw or takot or tamad Lang silang magtake ng first step at ngayon na may pamilya na sila ay doon pa sila nakaipon or makakuha ng lakas ng loob para magtake ng first step. See, kahit maliit Lang ang diskarte nila ay big achievement na yon the rest will follow basta persistent and consistent Lang sa mga pangarap.

[@erasjt2585]

@@Fuzzy.Wuzzy45 That's easy to say than being in their shoes. Hindi natin mahuhusga lahat ng tao ng ganyang ideology na parang pare-pareho sila ng fate, milagro at oportunidad. Hindi din natin alam kung ang isa sa mga pinagsisisi natin ay kayang dumiskarte o pwedeng makakuha ng opportunity. Unless na pareho kayong kapos at walang bahay, saka mo maiintindihan. At hanggat libo-libong tao ang nanghihingi ng tulong at nagpapakapal ng mukha sa social media para makahingi ng tulong para sa kamag-anak na may sakit o mga batang gustong makapag-aral, hindi natin mahuhusgahan lahat sila na tamad o hindi marunong dumiskarte sa buhay.

[@Fuzzy.Wuzzy45]

@@erasjt2585 oo Tama naman, limited Lang Yung opportunities dito sa pilipinas pero may kapangyarihan tayo na gumawa ng oportunidad mula sa wala o limited resources. It's a matter of wits

[@Shy-xm4kn]

The Catholic Church is very rich, where are they when their faithful followers are starving and dying?

[@djjordan1019]

They are hording TRILLIONS in treasure. They are the most greedy corporation on this planet. They are the furthest from Christ when it comes to humble living and charity. It's all about power and control on this planet.

[@kikidee3204]

Or any other church for that matter why arnt they distributing food parcels to the poor

[@4Christ74]

They own banks...remember!

[@colny8269]

di lang cAtholic church.. marami dito nagtaTayo ng kulto/reliHiyoN at sobrang yaman ng mga lidEr

[@MG-qm8if]

False Christians they are. If they followed Jesus they would do as he said sell their possessions and give to the poor he told the rich man.

[@niiico2351]

This is so heart wrenching. Seeing people suffer like this makes any problem I have utterly incomparable. I have depression, but I feel absolutely blessed for the life I have. I hope who ever reads this can take away the same message. Stay safe & have a nice life stranger 🙂

[@wink1743]

Aww~ thats sweet! I really hope that your depression will go away because you are and will always be the precious one even if you dont know it~! 💌💕👏🏻👁👄👁

[@XBLim]

Godbless Kuya! Hold tighter.

[@justsomeone6099]

I remember when I was in Grade 7, my Teacher told us that his friend went abroad (I can’t remember what country it was) and then his friend went to a store with a lot of dolls , each doll wore a national costume representing every country in the world, they were all beautiful and exciting to see, my teacher's friend was excited about what the Filipino would look like but he couldn't find it, and then he asked the seller about it, but when the seller showed the doll to the one who represents our country---the Philippines, she was wearing a maid dress, and it really broke her heart. See how other people in other country sees us. So we must work hard for the good of our Country.😞❤️ Anyway, I was Grade 7 that time right, and now I'm already in Grade 12 and still can't forget that story. It also became my inspiration to study harder, I know I am just one of millions of Filipinos, but if we are united, we can make our country better. I'M REALLY SUPER DUPER SO MUCH PROUD TO BE A FILIPINO!!!!🇵🇭😭💘

[@jinxiaotian2853]

Nope! You can't make your country better because there are so many idiots out there. Been hearing your statements long time ago yet nothing happened.

[@manuelchua9865]

Because some Filipinos has its saying, "the more, the merrier." The more children, the happier without even knowing how hard to raise a single child in the future.

[@brentvillanueva15]

Or as the church will preach. Be rich with children, not money! Or some parents who are poor feel; More children = more hands to beg for money. = more chances of them taking care of me when older.

[@brentvillanueva15]

@Lion Lion You lack vision and common sense. It boils down to resources. Some families who grew up poor with many children but still "made it work" had an edge and better manage of resources than people in said video.

[@aldomeow]

@Lion Lion yes because responsibility has nothing to do with it. Only abortion. Moron.

[@vantastroganoff4370]

THE TRUTH this is SICKENING. Force sterilization & cull.when.will the poor stop.adopt f cat.all those little girls will follow mom & continue this FILTH. They come to kanada the same scat..within 4 years 4 kids & hoping one becoming SOMETHING. Just stop having 6 f kids

[@deeb.9250]

My generation born in 80s have only one or two kids. Very few have 3 kids, even more rare 4 kids the birthrate is already going down. But I live in a city, I don't know how it is in the province.

[@endlesssummer9139]

While I'm worry about being fat. This people worry about hunger.

[@danielobara4692]

Were u born fat, or your parents are one of those corupt drunk pigs. Watching others suffering.

[@stevencrouse2226]

YEAH I NEED TO LOSE 40 POUNDS AND WISH I WON AMERICAN LOTTERY TO HELP THE PEOPLE HERE!!!

[@lorenzoornilla7260]

@@stevencrouse2226 why need to win? You can help even small

[@benfernkay8974]

@@lorenzoornilla7260 Small is good, but not enough, if your middle class anywhere in the western world, then you would go broke and they would be in the same situation,,, Most rich dont go broke, i agree to win the lottery,,,, the rich have so much , and i know its theres and they earned , one way or another, but they could help alot more than the way i see them doing it. So if he wins the lottery , he could do alot more and he wont go broke. just an opinion

[@marionmaier8152]

Its not your fault that people are in Hunger pain!Your comment say me ,this human are thinking ,this is a good Person!!!!But its not your fault and please ,listen not to another negative comment!Stay health ,happy Christmas and God bless..... LG from Germany and forgive me my broken english

[@rozimf6261]

This too shall pass. Keep strong my brothers Philippines! From Indonesia

[@nimbizol811]

As a Anglo, Canadian Filipino me and my family will visit our cousins in the Philippines and I see conditions like this a lot.

[@dianrahmawathi6032]

Stay strong Philippines. Love from Indonesia.

[@usmanasif8104]

Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@SW-fy8pq]

How? Word of encouragement alone can’t help the poor, physical donations are required.

[@playplayofficial3480]

No! You called us PagPag!!!! Fq you!

[@playplayofficial3480]

Indonesians should shut their azz up

[@yanchingyi]

@@SW-fy8pqdonations are a temporary solution to a systemic issue

[@popcornn00]

How can you eradicate poverty when they keep having children every year. Most of these families have 3 or more children even more than 10.

[@alexrobinson3205]

Having many kids it will be good if they are productive, population boom is very useful govt should encourage people move to other region like northern luzon

[@popcornn00]

@@alexrobinson3205 Kids should be in school learning. They shouldn't be use as a laborer. Child labor is been happening for decades and our country is not getting any richer.

[@KazOoZles1412]

@@popcornn00 Minsan wala silang choice pag nakikita nilang nahihirapan na magulang nila at kung kaya din naman nila. Yan kasi. Yung anak yung nagbabayad sa kasalanan ng magulang.

[@popcornn00]

@@KazOoZles1412 tama ka. Kawawa lagi ang mga anak nila.

[@carmcam1]

there is an expected baby boom because of the lockdown and no access to birth control, personally i notice that there are more pregnancy in my social circle than previous years.

[@marygracesultan4214]

Nung bata pa ako, asin lang din ulam namin. I never complain kasi alam kong walang wala na talaga. But that didn't stop me from moving on. Ilang beses din ako nahinto sa pag aaral due to financial incapability. Ngayon I am thankful, kahit di ako nakapagtapos ng pag-aaral, I manage to get a job. Thankful of God's plan for me kasi yung company namin ay isa sa mga kompanyang hindi nagsara since lockdown. I am able to help my family in the province.

[@kimberlylanguido5065]

We're poor but I'm thankful that we live in the province of the Philippines 🇵🇭 because we still have our means of living up until today. We also live in a peaceful society. Proud farmer's daughter ❤️

[@NanaD-ve9tt]

I am very glad for you that your doing ok but your government should be doing so much more for your people. To many sick hungry people. I’m in America 🇺🇸 and my government is not perfect most governments all have greedy people however at least we have emergency food money food kitchens and health care free masks etc. I pray for a better president one day to help your people more. Phillipino people are mostly very good people and no one deserves to be hungry or sick with out help🕯☮️💟🕊

[@kimberlylanguido5065]

@@NanaD-ve9tt thank you! And yes how I how wish we have that kind of government. I feel bad for those people living in the slums.

[@NanaD-ve9tt]

@@kimberlylanguido5065 ☮️🦋

[@mariaanalynllave9378]

Hi I'm an ofw here in Kuwait... I really want to go home I missed my family but because of pandemic I need to think twice... I need to work for my family so we don't need ask the govt

[@NanaD-ve9tt]

@@mariaanalynllave9378 wow may God bless you and keep you safe and in good health. Praying you can return home soon. Your very good and kind and caring individual to care so much for your family. That’s a beautiful sacrifice .🕯💟☮️🙏🏽🕊

[@stilley1966]

Forget cash just bring in food trucks and birth control pills

[@bloodofourbloodspiritofour3263]

If people cannot afford to have children or birth control, Why do they not use The pull out method? I hate birth control pills and other contraceptives. My husband and i have been "pulling out" since we were married in 1998 and we have only one son that was planned.

[@chaldeokpai]

@@bloodofourbloodspiritofour3263 pulling out doesnt always work. Pre-ejaculation can also get you pregnant. Ive not used a condom once since ive been married but we do use other forms of contraception and the general knowledge of a womans cycle and a sperms life span.

[@orichalchem]

Jesus from the Bible: Multiply my people! 🙏

[@Kelvin-iy6vy]

@@bloodofourbloodspiritofour3263 Are you literally that stupid? Your profile name is accurate: you have a junk brain

[@recoveringincel2933]

@@bloodofourbloodspiritofour3263 condoms here are like 20 pesos or 30 cents usd there is no excuse for this

[@Revante.]

Stay strong Philippines 💪🏻 for our brother 🇮🇩

[@bisdakdakogaming184]

Thank you brother Indonesia From Philippines 🇵🇭

[@playplayofficial3480]

You called us Pagpag!!!! Fq you!

[@quinndelcarmen1384]

As a volunteer, I think one of the problems is Filipino media, politicians and churches romanticizing poverty to suit whatver agendas they have.

[@GEC416]

why does that mother have ten kids? and where is the father that helped make those kids???? what a sad state of affairs.

[@jiecuesta7314]

Im a filipino one reason of this poverty corruption and also we filipinos have no family planning

[@joeleongkc2843]

Corruption is always the core of a failed country in Governance. Citizens overall suffer the effect. Next is the education that the government ought to in terms of family planning.

[@millsjb4201]

Yes, they don't want to use family planning, they are just ok with living life from hand to mouth.

[@josephbalan4456]

I have few pinoy friends before here and working together. They have told me how difficult earn living in hometown and have work in other country and age very young 18-25..i do really admire how hard working they are and most salary monthly sending back to family.

[@mysweettsumelody]

I wish some couples would think about the monetary costs of having kids, or would not treat their kids as some kind of retirement plan. It only invites a cycle of poverty.

[@kupajacks]

Let us stop blaming corruption, but; STOP THE CORRUPTION ITSELF...... every Filipino has the the duty to do it.

[@kellysavalas5937]

Dont be ashamed any of you. This is not your fault. Keep fighting to stay alive and.never give up hope no matter what you have to do. CANADA is with you.

[@lovemusicnatureartsfoods...]

Thanks ❤️☺️...

[@chaeng6025]

Thanks lods

[@jeffreymerit6346]

Canada is with you 😂😂😂

[@moymoythehappymonkey3155]

@@jeffreymerit6346 Canada's waste is with you 😜🤭🤣

[@ethanc2310]

This breaks my heart. I was one of those kids on street begging for food in the 80’s. Sad nothings changed. I. Grateful to God for watching over me.

[@Lou9215]

I definitely feel for these people but 10children??? You can’t even feed yourself … I hope everyone is doing better now

[@bestfriendship4885]

I remember when i am studying in the Philippines, family planning is one of the topics in the school, maybe the poor people can't go to school and they can only go to catholic church who teach them that it is a sin to use birth control

[@Latitude14]

The problem is religion is ruling the country. No birth control, no abortion and no divorce. It took years to get condoms allowed to be used for the sake of AIDS but not birth control. No politician would dare to make any birth control or abortion law, it would be a political suicide. Superstitious can kill.

[@andreahathaway3730]

Korect

[@terenzenriquez3329]

"Condom use and contraception have always been a dilemma for this Catholic country of more than 100 million inhabitants. The Church has adamantly opposed any form of modern contraception, saying they are abortifacients that promote promiscuity. A strong social stigma surrounds condom use as a result." And this is just around 2011.

[@angeloacorda8730]

Catholism faults People are hungry ! Now its Your turn to mend it Catholic in Vatican

[@angeloacorda8730]

@@veteranstalon7382 malakas din imagination mo bata ! Isa lang ang malakas noon araw na hindi ka pa pinapangak bata ! Kundi katholikong mga pare a komunista phedofile molester etc ect ! At mga DELAWAN isangbayag bayan DERETSO SA INIDORO!

[@emzritz]

It breaks my heart watching this. My beloved country

[@garret8751]

Magtyaga ka para dika matulad sa kanila at para makatulong karin sa nangangailangan

[@kecebongkampret8350]

Too make it worse 1 person like you cant even do anything abt it

[@plantmanstudios]

If your heart is broken dial 911 you could died

[@dialtra4706]

Ito ang isa sa mga ginagamit bilang black propaganda at ang mga ito ay pinopondohan ng kalabang political party pambayad sa mga katulad nitong mainstream media. Pero totoong mahirap ang ating bansa at napag-iiwanan na kahit ng ating mga kalapit-bansa sa southeast asia at hindi ito malulunasan ng isang termino lang ng ating Presidente, kailangan ng bansang Pilipinas ang matapang na lider at tunay na may malasakit sa tao. Ang korapsyon ay nakabalot na sa gobyerno at ang mga programa ng mga lokal na opisyal ay para rin lamang sa kanilang pansariling kapakanan. ANG KAUNLARAN AT PAG-ANGAT NG MAMAMAYAN AY WALA SA KANILANG ISIPAN. They are just conditioning the mind of the Filipino people that we need them, for us to remain poor and ignorant so they gain more for themselves and they work it in conspiracy with yellow political group, self-serving oligarchs, terrorist NPA, killer defender human rights group.

[@denzelsugayan432]

first step to combat poverty, destroy the systemic corruption happening in the heart of the government.

[@spaghetits1338]

EXACTLY.

[@maggiesmyth6258]

It's the same all over the world people going hungry losing jobs losing houses I blame the government in the Philippines

[@Latitude14]

Not the government, for the church has more power than anybody in the PI.

[@brendacharleston4593]

The Philippines will be part of my prayer list

[@marie......5887]

Thank you!

[@alvinjrraa]

LOL if there was a God, there wouldn't be covid.

[@pattymayocakes]

Gee that will help put food in their stomachs 🙄

[@bgpplays5045]

Pls and thank you so much

[@Kevin02314]

@@alvinjrraa were overpopulated sir we need to less people sometimes someone need to sacrifice in order to have good result

[@sampatino123]

With or without pandemic we’re still experiencing poverty

[@user-fi2fk2ei7o]

yes, but without pandemic more people will leave proverty and able to help another

[@spaghetits1338]

@@user-fi2fk2ei7o no

[@MRivera808]

This breaks my heart. And not only the Philippines but all other countries that are in poverty. I was born in a poor family. I understand how they feel. I thank my Nana for always helping us. I try to help whoever and however I can. My Nana thought me to help others as much as I can. Even if it's just a small thing. They need it more than I do..

[@quentinwillis7695]

I think this is what I love about the Phillipine people the love and care they show the poverty is always terrible

[@cubateka_]

I literally cried watching this documentary. I had much thoughts of the poors going through this pandemic. 😭

[@mayhidihassan9811]

If you don't mind can you help them .

[@traceyjeanclaudeg5512]

Bakla

[@alvinjrraa]

You actually cried?

[@jandedick7519]

@@alvinjrraait’s called being a compassionate human being. WTF is wrong with you?

[@hendrickjoee5146]

Stay strong Philippines you can hit this difficult time, much love from 🇲🇨.

[@justsomeguywithguns159]

Thank you nieghbor

[@bisdakdakogaming184]

Even we hurt about the situation of being virus still hold on back thank you brother From ph 🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@angelalorenza417]

Tangena mo indon.

[@kuchikirukia2573]

@@angelalorenza417 if you don't have something nice to say, better be quite

[@christianamalto8047]

@@angelalorenza417 manahimik ka

[@kulenekilat7230]

i don;t know the pain and struggles of these people but in a country like philippines where family planning and birth control is not accepted by most people, then hunger and poverty will live on.

[@eatsmokedrink]

This needs to be tackled in 2 ways 1) contraception 2)Digital currency - remove corruption and so the people get the money directly.

[@dirkmanila8127]

This pandemic is much more harder for the grassroots. We always try to help there with sending money and food boxes. They deserve our ayuda! With love from Germany 🇩🇪

[@marcgutierrez2905]

The corrupt rich get richer while the middle and lower class suffer.

[@maddog9180]

Guess why

[@1fcap]

marc gutierrez as usual ☹️🤷‍♂️

[@jhondel2082]

Two child policy ang solusyon ipasa Ang RH bill

[@myroyalty100]

There's no such thing as "middle class" you either have or you don't there's no in-between

[@john41690]

In the 2000s, the number of kids is a good gauge i think. It may just be correlation and not the cause but I see people with 2-4 kids seem to be doing better than those with 5+ kids. I mean look at celebrities, businessmen, or even those people around you. Do your relatives with fewer kids fare better than those with say 7 to 13 kids? Most of the people I know personally stop at 2 or 3. And when we talked the reason is 2-3 is what they PLANNED for financially.

[@vix_xie]

Thank you for this. It's been really hard and there is no clear sight of things getting better. True, my family has borrowed and loaned from every one possible and We are running out of people to run to. For people like me who have maintenance medS and a child that still needs milk, "tough" does not come close to describing it

[@Roy-oc3ll]

I am so sad and sorry to see this. I wish I can help. Something need to be done. I hope the people will rise and vote for a responsible Government. Love from Malaysia

[@michellestratford9753]

This is absolutely heartbreaking. Its only by luck that I was born Canadian and therefore will never have to watch my children or grandchildren starve. While I frequently struggled and was often broke when my son was young, (he's 32 now), and no matter how hard it was, we lived like royalty compared to these poor people. So, so sad😔😔

[@uncommon_name9337]

Yeah, most Westerners don't know how good they have it.

[@jeffreymerit6346]

How were you lucky that you were born Canadian???

[@jasming.8810]

Born from Canada where waste are ship to the Philippines. That would really something to be proud of👏👏👏👏👏

[@jasming.8810]

Born from Canada where waste are ship to the Philippines. That would really something to be proud of👏👏👏👏👏

[@johnwonka9759]

Can't compare western people's hardship from where I came from

[@mtofficial7565]

This is why electing a responsible, qualified and competent local officials are important in crisis. The poor population managed by the weak and corrupt Local Government suffer the most. When National government distribute programs and funding, its the local government who makes sure that these programs reach their constituents from across classes especially the poorest. Sadly, these poor population are the ones who make terrible choices of local leaders, during election time they sell their votes for 10-20$.

[@riaelaine9268]

Tama tatanggap ng P500 para ibenta ang kinabukasan nila at dahil sa dami ng anak di man lang aabot ng 3 araw na pagkain nila.

[@KazOoZles1412]

@@riaelaine9268 Yan nga sinasabe ko. Bebenta pa natin lamang loob natin sa mas mayaman satin.

[@KazOoZles1412]

Wag na tayo bumoto sa susunod na eleksyon.

[@rickshawphilippines]

As a forigner here I was amazed how local politicians would openly buy votes on election day

[@Windycityduelingpianos]

This is true even here in the USA. Federal government releases assistance, and the states all take their time to deal with it and distribute it. Bureaucracy!

[@novidiana6145]

This broke my heart. My father is working in a transportation field and he can not work effectivelly for over a year already

[@Ho3e]

The COVID-19 pandemic has tremendously changed various people's day-to-day lifestyle in general. The Philippines, a country with a population of over a hundred million people, is the setting for this paper. At first sight, it appears to have beautiful infrastructure and tourist destinations. However, if you look closer, you'll notice that many of the people you see are poor and some may be even begging in front of businesses, under bridges, or on the streets, and this social issue has already happened before the pandemic, how much more during the lockdown. The lockdown in 2020 caused a drastic change in the economy. Multiple businesses and workplaces went into bankruptcy which caused the people to be unemployed. Even people who belong in the high and middle class were struggling in coping up with this problem, how much more with the people who belong in the poverty line. Elena and Leia’s story was really heartbreaking because it clearly shows how they have to battle multiple dilemmas in order to survive. The video tells the audience how people in the poverty line have to break quarantine guidelines and protocols in order to remain alive. Moreover it also tells how risky it is for the people who live in slums since it is very packed and the living conditions are faulty. Elena and Leia eventually have to collect leftover goods in order to feed something for their family. There was even a time that their family had to eat rice and salt since their mother cannot already provide anything. The video that was assigned for us to watch was really heartbreaking and difficult to watch. It opened my eyes and I was grateful that this activity made me realize things and shouldn’t be blinded by any certain issues in the society that didn’t merely affect me. As someone who is privileged enough, I should not even complain a slightest bit for not having a meal that I am not craving for, nor even complain about gaining six kilos during the lockdown. The government officials, people in the higher and middle class should realize the harmful things that are happening in the society, and shouldn’t be blinded by their comfort.

[@MsStefania95]

As a Filipino myself, it breaks my heart to see my country suffering.

[@Account-pp2bk]

It's their fault

[@alexandraveloso9604]

Pray for them

[@brixlopez2068]

Yet kids in poverty are having babies as teenagers 😭 and if youd say something about it theyll get mad 😅

[@mr_marigold]

@@Account-pp2bk Bruh :/

[@marinefrod7685]

@@Account-pp2bk Once you're part of the poorest of the poor, you will high likely make wrong life decisions ( drugs, commit crime, prostitution etc..) don't be ignorant and stupid, you and I are lucky we're not born in one.

[@iashakezula]

I had my share of being poor when I was young . When my father died, we lost our home , we had debts, My mother had to borrow money here and there. At times we had no food .I see her cry every night but the church we belong helped a lot with food and student loans .I was able to finished a degree in Nursing . I did my part , I graduated in the top 10,passed the board exam in top 25 percent ,Passed the next exam and next exam .I successfully worked in the US . I was able to help as much as I can my family ,even 30 years after and especially more during this pandemic .I thank God for guiding me . I feel sad with what is happening to the poor in Manila because of COVID-19 , they are stuck and the government doesn’t know how to help and hope the private sector does. I hope she got help to finish her degree but then again , is there job in that field.

[@phonkearl3581]

It’s not that the government doesn’t know how to help, they just don’t care.

[@ciriaconlinechannel8943]

The private sector has been doing their part since day one.

[@bellabing9687]

Having 10 children and 13 grandchildren. Is it the government's fault. All i can say I hope God blesses them and help on the way.

[@mysticapajar2544]

That's a blessing...

[@harsep]

Ya you seems to be similar to my ex-wife who graduated with a BSN in Nursing from Far Eastern Univ. With education and a hard work ethics you will succeed. She now has a 4 million dollar house in Silver Lake and was able to get our daughter hired as an Rn in her hospital thru connections with co-workers who are in charge of their section. Daughter started making 6 fiqures after 6 months of employment making more than me which took me over 20 yrs to break the 6 figure mark. Son also makes over that amount by working in law enforcement in LA. So there is hope... just need that opportunity opening and having the educational skills needed.

[@spellerlittlewing]

Thanks CNA for keeping us up on what’s going on in Asia

[@raphaelrabara2820]

"Go forth, and multiply", said the Catholic Church. Shame on the Church.

[@HadoVlogs]

Wow some would rather pick up food from the ground instead of beg for money and still has the intension to share with others who needs food as well.

[@wilderynoquio7974]

Unfortunately, religion plays a big role in family planning. Because of Catholicism, filipinos reject the use of birth control and other preventing modalities. In their mind, this is a sin. So, religion tells them to practice abstinence. How sarcastic!

[@dreamweaver1381]

Then the religious sector must take responsibility for the consequence of doctrinal teaching. They must build hospices and adoption facilities for the offsprings of unwanted pregnancies. They must spend a percentage of their revenues on taking care of the children who are either abandoned or uncared for by their families who strictly abide by "go and multiply" without restrictions.

[@wynoq]

@@dreamweaver1381 Totally agree with u.

[@shygorilla8082]

Population control is the answer to all of the world's problems. Because of overpopulation we have: dwindling natural resources, elevated pollution (by industry because of the demand from a large population), climate change because of the excessive population and uncontrolled migration because the lack of jobs, wars over territory & natural resources due to overpopulation. Stop having so many children!!!!

[@josieherrera9017]

A lot of these couples having multiple kids arent even married. So the Catholics are against abstinence but not against fornication and adultery. Hypocrite Religion, besides being the largest cult in the world.

[@critique211]

100% agree!!!

[@ariowibowo9353]

stay strong Philipina... 🙏🙏 from Indonesia..🇮🇩

[@niltondossantos9790]

Timor-Leste🇹🇱💛🇵🇭Philippines...😘😘😘

[@simplengbuhayprobinsya3603]

This is not only happened in the Philippines but all over the world. In this pandemic people reliaze how mother nature really important. In the country side of the Philippines people are really abundant in terms of food, vegetables and fruits since Philippines are rich in Agriculture. Give more fund on Agrifarm this is what we need. Respect for our Farmers our Hero. This is what I want to tell the world save our mother nature which is one of our food resources..

[@silentboomber]

Let me share with u one sad fact.... It's nothing to do with neither Mother land nor agrifarm.... In this world, food is more than enough.... Just imagine, a poor country (low technology based), those rich mans or corrupted government, they have their wants (electric or electronic devices, luxury goods, luxury foods, luxury car or other high tech porducts), how are their going to have these? They have only land, and poor pity farmer. Hence, those land owner (government officer and their relative, those rich men who bride the government, those rulers of the country), they order the farmer to work for them, either they farm the grain or they farm some cash Corps (this is the reason why there is not enough food to feed the whole world), then they sell it to those high tech countries with low price (there are so many low tech based countries can sell the food but there are only few high tech countries can produce high tech products, hence high tech country have the bargain power) in order to exchange those high tech products This is the reason why the people on the earth is still starving...the land, and the farmer, should be able to produce enough food to everyone...

[@JordanMelbyVlogs]

Agenda 21

[@PaulineXCX]

The people that work on the farms get $1-2 is dollar a day and it’s not even planting or harvest season plus the people that stay on the farms are not allowed to plant there own seeds etc

[@JordanMelbyVlogs]

@Marie Kondo you are an idiot.. most of the deaths are from the flu but labeled as covid.. You are a brainwashed puppet

[@simplengbuhayprobinsya3603]

@@JordanMelbyVlogs exactly! That's why people dont want to go to hospital for checking up to avoid this kind if scenario😞.

[@reny7322]

Change the mindset. Never depend your entire life to anyone.

[@jzk2020]

but, but, but... I want my ass wiped FOR ME :( you're a meanie if you don't want to wipe my ass and take care of me.

[@tambayankaypapu4713]

Exactly

[@kevinclydeeguia2543]

@Azi ra Your right we can never institute that we are in control of our lives in daily occasion due to factors that are inherited, the circumstances that are built and the environment that we live... I think the government should radically change its systems first and promote job opportunities that can stimulate the economy... But people also need to not rely on the government for food and other necessities and be comfortable that food is always available. I hate to admit it but charities is a liability since people will just eat free food rather than local foods that has pricetags thus businesses in those communities will not prosper or grow over time. To stimulate economic growth, people should create bank accounts so that they can borrow money for wise investments like a business or mortgages and not products that are useless and a liability like fancy clothes and stuff like that. But poor people has adapted to live below their means so i am confident that they will value money more so than the average person. All in all, the government should change how they can help people by lending them money in a formal matter and not giving relief goods left and right(except for disasters) and people should get jobs like manual labor or other services and make a medium sized business rather than small scale(like tindahans).

[@Wanshkl]

@@kevinclydeeguia2543But there are ways to loan from the government(Pag-ibig for example). Unfortunately, not everyone is eligible and/or well aware of the process. I agree with changing the system, opportunities should be opened up rather than giving charity to the poort however, the government focuses on how to get more tax from the people rather than build a system for the better. Our officials are stealing from us, everyone knows that as they are getting bolder and bolder in doing so. Covid further ruined the ph's already ruined economical balance.

[@kahlil2classy798]

So you're insulting these poor families? When literally even kids have worked more than you have and earned less than what you've had. You I can almost guarantee have never touched that land they live in. Take these people in ur country and watch them do your job better that u. I'll guarantee that

[@yiplekhong5111]

My prayer to all Filipinos stay safe always..from Malaysia

[@pinoytoronto4042]

I have nothing against these family,I lost my father when I was 10 and we are 7 siblings, since my father died and no one else can provide for us each of us had to seperate and lives on our own to survive, I myself is an example who grew up living in the street for many years rain or shine with a carton/box of cigarette as my bed and have nothing to eat was not easy Thats why I told and promise myself I would never have tons of kids cause I'm afraid I cannot provide for them, that I cannot give them a good life I never have when I was a kid. Being a parent they should think first if they can provide before they decided to have lots of kids coz at the end its the children who will suffer if those parents are not being selfish there will be no children in this kind of situation. In the Philippines theres center who give free contraceptive pills. Let's break the mentally "our children is our wealth" " anak ang mag aahon satin sa hirap" if you think you can provide go have as many children as you want but please don't let your children suffer...

[@Latitude14]

Brain washing by religion is the main problem!

[@eleonorbeall776]

My heart goes out to all Filipinos that are suffering from hunger and sickness, I always pray to God that he would not forget about my fellow Filipinos back home. It's very fortunate that the Government is so corrupt and also their officials are stealing money from the poor. Something needs to be done about corruption.

[@user-is3yn7xr4c]

You mean *very unfortunate* ?

[@eleonorbeall776]

@@user-is3yn7xr4c Yes, that's what I meant to type, "UNFORTUNATE" thank you:)

[@joshuuu_k]

Heartbreaking to watch this while knowing that Philippine government officials are corrupting billions of pesos during this pandemic.

[@siroliver8367]

not the government but the 16 families who hold the economy. this country is rule by cartel, oligarch

[@SharpPobs]

@@siroliver8367 So the government did nothing wrong? Not wanting to impose travel bans back then? 🙃

[@joshuuu_k]

@@siroliver8367 sure that is also a problem. Difference? The richest families obtained their wealth from business. Politicians obtain their wealth from the taxpayers.

[@rondg2]

@@siroliver8367 you're saying that jollibee steals taxpayer money? get out of here LOL

[@user-ll5fq3tl1j]

About the covid 19 in the Philippines. The number 1 reason is because of overpopulation and followed up by poverty and next is the government and the people and then others. I'm not solely blaming this administration but also the previous administrations. Metro Manila is too densely populated or overpopulated. I mean Metro Manila alone has 145k+ cases and almost 2.3k deaths and also the other cases from other regions came from Metro Manila. Just imagine if there is no Metro Manila maybe the cases today is around 80k or even lower. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying that Metro Manila should not be part of Philippines, I'm not discriminating on them. What I'm saying the rants, the complains and the critics (not generalizing all) of the government are clearly biased and others are just going with the flow. It is creating a diversity among us like DDS, dilawans, anti and pro duterte/government/Marcos/Liberal Party/Rev Gov and others and I don't want this diversity to go on. I mean we are a developing country although Malaysia and Vietnam are developed compared to us in terms of infrastructures/equipments. Philippines is not Vietnam and Vietnam is not Philippines. It's not like the government and other government organizations like DOH are perfect. It's unfair to solely blame this administration. I'm not saying the government is not incompetent, we can clearly see that the sense of direction is confusing. Yes they were very confident on the early stages but that doesn't mean they can't change, if you compare their response from the January to the present, they changed. The people who I blame are those who didn't try their best to fix poverty, overpopulation, people who are not following the rules, incompetency of the people and government, upgrading our infrastructures/equipments, the uneducated and others especially the slacktivist. Church is also to blame, they are in the way in preventing birth control. Also not all has national ID system so it's very hard to hand help. I think, the government did a fine job based that we are more undeveloped country compared to our neighbors, lots of incompetent leaders and officials, overpopulation, poverty. I believe that even if we have close our borders to Wuhan early or close our borders to China, we will still have an outbreak, the safest is close our borders to every country which is not a strategic move. Also believe no matter what adminstration there will still be an outbreak at the end. At the end of this there will be people who can't accept this, it's up to yourselves if you guys will change or not.

[@nancyatkins2075]

I was able to help a Phillipine woman i had gotten to know on Facebook/Messenger. She lives in a hurricane damaged house she inherited from her grandmother, rescuing cats and dogs. She is in her 20's but went deaf from starving for over a week while in high school. Before Covid lockdown she could get jobs but now takes care of a young niece because both parents got covid19. I had her find a wholesale source for rice for minimum purchases and fronted her the the money to buy her first order. She is able to sell to her neighborhood, keep up with new orders and use her profits to pay her bills and expenses.

[@kingchaddie814]

I loved all the documentary here.. It is what i loved watching thanks for the documentaries it satisfies my watching habits..Good Job.😘 Shout out here proud Pinoy

[@romella_karmey]

This is so sad. I live in PH born and raised and still complain about my job. I'm so ungrateful millions are unemployed and here I am. 😒

[@romella_karmey]

@@gigachad1983 they are more lively in the slums than I can see in villages or upperclass residences. Here neighbors don't care with each other. Or it kinda looks like ghost town but when you go to slums like this being featured here people always chitchat and kids play outside and there are all sorts of buzz and going around.

[@earli649]

Your struggles are valid, too.

[@akosisunako1745]

Lol. What part of phil do you live

[@romella_karmey]

@@akosisunako1745 outside NCR.. Rizal area

[@ronham4395]

I'm in indo, planting a plant like chilli, some vegetables, and fruit in backyard, that's so easy also cheap, it kinda you invest for the food needed than must go to market, u know laa how market price sometimes high and sometimes low, no matter u rich or poor that's also trustable for healthy because yourself plant it. 💪👍

[@gennylyngeronimo3401]

When ur in the city , it's not that easy to find soil to plant.

[@200alyk]

These people doesnt have accessible soil to plant

[@MrLoveiswat]

Those are urban poor people in the city. They don't have enough space to plant vegetables for foods.

[@wannaberedneckprepper7030]

Hxxam Agreed. How hard it is to put some kang Kong into a cup of water???

[@fumaaa5643]

Most of these urban poor dont want to help themselves. Most want easy money but im not saying all of them

[@pikameme3322]

Living in the Philippines is living life in hard mode

[@captainflipped9832]

Right wether your a graduate or not, opportunities arent just open for everybody.

[@thinkingmind5377]

I live here but i have a very comfortable life.. Do not generalize Philippines as a poor way of life..

[@edmontvedmontv746]

Dont generalize dude

[@kyukachan]

FR! IT'S SO HARD TO GET RICH HERE

[@realistnoypi9356]

Filipino resilience is on another level! Facing and accepting reality and acting on it even if it means eating what most people would already consider as "garbage" is a very brave thing to do. I just hope that the government and people who have more in life will help them somehow.

[@brentvillanueva15]

Help them survive so they can have enough energy to breed more babies? No.

[@realistnoypi9356]

@@brentvillanueva15 No. We should help them cause it is the right thing to do.

[@alanwilson2073]

The vast majority of the money went directly into the pockets of the leaders and the distributors and their friends and families. Little if any actually went to the people it was intended for.

[@bittermelonleaf]

Poverty can be partially solved by birth control. Having many children perpetuates the cycle of poverty. That's why wealthy countries like the U.S and Canada on average only have 2 kids per family.

[@merylmarsden9071]

Or marry later when they'e able to afford to raise a family.

[@DisHappah]

Filipino American here and we have only 2 children here in California.

[@julianrolheiser6061]

@@DisHappah Filipino Canadian here. I am only child.

[@DisHappah]

@@julianrolheiser6061 Gasp, SHocker!

[@lanierosemangoda1792]

Self-responsibility is a burden reason why most of our kababayans are so careless.. It's our responsibility to think and plan for our future and for the future of our kids.. I am a singke mom for 13yrs.and as the day goes by i realized that having a child is a lifetime responsibility.. You must not feed them, support them so that they can have a good education but it is my responsibility to teach him how to become a good citizen to my country.. Next yr. I am 35yrs.old and Having a kids and Marriage is NOT for everyone.. That's my conclusion.

[@Emberlaceeee]

This is so heart breaking 💔

[@frankmangan2113]

Where you from?

[@drewskii89]

Videos like this really help put my life into perspective and remind me how lucky I am

[@LesterLaoagan]

I am from the Philippines and everything went wrong!!! Government corruption! (Politicians receiving bribery, government funds being used for personal gains) Undescipline people! (throwing trash everywhere, simple disobedience of the rules and law of the land. etc...) result: poverty, economic downfall, violence...etc.

[@mm-yk1hu]

What have you done to better the society? Kaya shut up ka nalang jan.

[@arbedi7282]

@@mm-yk1hu ano kinagagalit mo tama naman lahat sinabi niya ah. gusto mo lang pakingan ung positive side? paano tayo aangat niyan.

[@mm-yk1hu]

@@arbedi7282 sinisisi niya gobyerno pati kapwa niya Filipino. Ano raw? Pwede ba yun puro nalang sisi. Kaya nga tinatanong ko sya kung ano ambag niya.

[@arbedi7282]

@@mm-yk1hu but corruption still rampant. ung barangay nga lang dba. tapos tignan mo mga tatakbo ilang milyon gagastuhin para mahalal pagkatapos nun dun na sila makakakuha ng pera example sa mga proyekto milyon milyon ang makukuha ng mga yan. parang gatasan talaga gobyerno. kaya mostly sa mga projects substandard madali masira tapos papalitan ulit.

[@LesterLaoagan]

@@arbedi7282 Ang iba kasi sa atin gustong mag bulag-bulag sa katotohanan. Alangan naman na positive tungkol sa Pilipinas ang comment e di na konektado sa paksa ng video.

[@jarrodbautista5521]

I love how CNA insider portrays it very well. For foreigners asking if this is real, yes it is.

[@igorot1]

Same in other country not just philippines

[@glendaglenda3460]

Is it only the philippines?most asean

[@matteotamberini2152]

I don't think anyone is saying it's only the Philippines that's just a cheap shot Deflecting the issue I'm alright jack attitude

[@fcf777]

You Tube that's right, it's not only the Philippines. But it does not make the situation of poor Filipinos.

[@mlbdelossantos]

It is a bit exagerrated IMHO. Like 16 thousand peso water bill? Did they leave the tap running 24x7? Then saying that the govt cash assistance is just 4 days of their previous salary, pegging their previous salary to 1500 a day (which is a lot and they shouldn't be poor if they stuck to 1 or 2 kids). Our neighbor takes home a mere 500 pesos a day as he is a minimum wage earner. But his kids are in school and they do get by.

[@sadbunnygold3495]

This kinds of videos about other countries reporting on the news of my country Philippines makes me interested to watch.

[@ebay111978]

Why is it that the poor have so many kids when they cannot even afford to support themself? Also, daily workers often do not pay taxes - how can the government that is poor itself due to lack of tax payments supposed to help its people? This is a problem is all underdeveloped countries.

[@chrisgaron6244]

I don’t know why they don’t practice family planning . They have to help themselves too , not making babies all the time 😩

[@michaelvalmo]

@Nicole Laygan common sense lang naman dapat ipairal. Kung madaming anak masmahirap sustenahan. Maspinapairal kasi nila ang tawag ng laman.

[@huliusbasco5809]

Specially during this quarantine, i bet after 9 months theres a gonna be a hell lot of babies to be born. What would couples do aside from cuddling during this boring period.

[@beandiesel974]

@Nicole Laygan Public school is literally free

[@stevencrouse2226]

ITS LIKE INDIA NOT GOOD SS SYSTEM SO THE KIDS ARE NEEDED TO CARE FOR PARENTS WHEN OLDER!!!

[@john41690]

@Nicole Laygan YES, literally that is the point of having public schools. 1987 constitution mandates it and with Republic Act 6655, they extended FREE public schooling up to HIGH SCHOOL. It is the PARENTS who intentionally don't let their kids go to school so they can work and beg and steal. The same irresponsible parents who like to have more kids than they can feed in the hopes one or more of those kids gets their hands on some money and/or work and then the parents have their "retirement plan".

[@TheTruthHurts6666]

My single income here in the United States can support so many families over there. I will not take food for granted ever again. No more waste. Period.

[@Will.Flavell]

Stay strong Phillipines 🇵🇭 much love from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@raidenwolfe6495]

Man you guys have the worst government..that rodent duterd or whatever his name..I pray for you guys bigtime! Ive never met a Philipino I didnt like...just really really kind hearted and giving people truly

[@aaroncruz4947]

I'M A FILIPINO & I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT WE SHOULD HAVE A STRICT LAW WHEN IT COMES TO HAVING KIDS. IF YOU'RE POOR, IT'S LIKE END OF THE WORLD FOR YOU. 😔😥😢

[@hyunniejangmi8408]

If only the government can implement a one-child policy, but we know it will not happen. Philippines is a catholic country and that will be against the preaching of the church. It depends now on the youth if they want a change or will still glorify being poor.

[@eco.friendlywarrior250]

I think the priority should not be to make the poor adjust but to make their living conditions better. Although I agree that having children for the sole purpose of them being the provider is bad, they wouldn't need to think that way if they had a stable income, proper housing, and basic needs met. Implementing a strict law to control the poor instead of helping them wouldn't help our country.

[@hyunniejangmi8408]

That would be far-fetched. The government has no willingness to stabilize the lives of every Filipino. Philippines is like a battleground for the survival of the fittest. You can feel this through no mimimum standard of salary, security of tenure (mostly ojt and volunteers), etc. This country has long been prioritize businessmen and private sector.

[@marjorielicup7514]

Having children is NOT the problem it is the government's CORRUPT OFFICIALS, death penalty should be imposed on these officials period.

[@cholodelrosari0543]

The family planning program was already implemented since 2012 and Pres. Duterte already signed and implemented an executive order in 2018 on agressively expanding the national family program by giving free IUDs , injectibles and condoms. You dont know that do you?

[@michaelmallal9101]

That girl doing engineering degree is an inspiration. Students are the future. God bless her.

[@villamorgallevo9578]

And after she graduated she will work overseas and doubt to go back home for sure

[@myteachermary7714]

sana makita rin ang problema sa mga professional squatters, I am a teacher and I heard my pupil say they have 4 houses, 3 of which are relocation areas. The National ID will help identify beneficiaries.

[@travelwithagatha1557]

Its so HEARTBREAKING... 🥺🥺🥺 When d mother said we dont beg in government because we work but now we dont have work anymore what should we do? Thats killing me....

[@textmachine09]

"Why did the pandemic hit poorest of the poor so hard?" Well almost all of the poorest of the poor here earn daily. Selling candies and cigarettes on the streets, selling food on carts, selling services like house cleaning and car washing. The moment the lock down was implemented all of those stopped. And the fact that the poorest of the poor averages around 5 children per family? And the middle class averages around 2?

[@mariaangelicaberdolaga4367]

Even before the breakout of COVID-19, starvation, poverty and corruption were existing already for years in our country. The pandemic just increased the number of people suffering from the mentioned problems above. This should be an eye-opener for all of us Filipinos to start a change already. We have suffered long enough! For us to have the best leaders, we should be the best citizens first. Yes, it is our government's responsibility to provide relief to us, but we must also help ourselves by being educated, being knowledgeable about family planning and particularly by voting responsibly and wisely during local and national elections. We need to ensure that the people we would give our votes truly deserve such positions in our society. And also, we must stop voting for people who give money or stuff to buy our votes because in the long run, we, the citizens will also be the ones that will suffer due to their bad leadership. What we need are leaders who are committed to serving and helping their people and not leaders who are full of themselves.

[@mariaangelicaberdolaga4367]

@malcolm caden I do agree with you. My fellow Filipinos should stop having a lot of children if they can't afford to feed them. The children will be the ones to suffer if their parents are not financially stable.

[@shishi6799]

You can do all that but our government system doesn't actually force politicians to do good. In fact, it actually rewards mediocrity and corrupt practices. Good politicians may survive a system like that, but they will likely end up achieving less than what they intend to do/can do because the corrupt status quo will try to undermine their efforts every step of the way. The system itself needs a major overhaul. We have already put countless of politicians in office but nothing changes. It's already madness that we're doing the same thing over and over again, and still expect things to be different.

[@mariaangelicaberdolaga4367]

@@shishi6799 Indeed we cannot expect for something new to happen if we ourselves won't stop doing the same mistakes over and over again.

[@BoydGilbreath]

@malcolm caden That can't be right! It's far too simple! You hit the nail on the head. Christians point to the Bible which does say Go forth, multiply, and fill the earth. That was in the old testament and was an entirely different time, when more people were needed. But the earth was full long ago, and no one seems to get that. Everyone could have two children. The population would go down slowly.

[@joeawk]

Impose wealth tax. Money will return to the rich.

[@rycyra]

You can really see the inequality in healthcare, way of living, employment, education in the Philippines. The first problem to fix in this country is over population. People should not be selfish having more children if they cannot feed them.my heart breaks seeing all those hungry children.

[@tiktakti6554]

Filipinos are generally complacent, I know because I'm one of them. i was from the province and life wasn't as hard as these people's, we seldom eat in fast foods and expensive restos. I've come to a realization when i was 22 and had my first kid. i've been in California for 5+ years. i get paid 80-100$+ per hour and my coworkers ask me why i work extra.. this is why. because you want to provide a better life for your family and kids and still have some left when a crisis happens. i got 3 now, well-fed, good school, airconditioned rooms. im thankful to my parents who provided me food sent me to school and raised me well. and what i learned is, in life, you're on your own 99% of the time. the government won't provide you anything because they will always think of themselves first.

[@ilonnoilon99]

Will be a nightmare if Sabah in Philippines territory. Inevitable prolong poverty. Sabahan’s collective voice says no over the ridiculous claimed. Proud Sabahan Proud Malaysian. Day Dream No More Teodoro! Manage ur Spratly dispute first (ur shitty slump POVERTY FIRST!!)

[@RS-ne4er]

This making me mad 😡... U r poor and still u wan to hv 10 kids... Family planning is important.

[@vitalrex2589]

exactly!!

[@kimi8196]

Facts , still blame the gov wtf

[@aprilzane-hb9jo]

Their churches teaches them that its unholy to take contraceptive and protection.lol And the gov doesn't care too

[@Lenina_Gbny]

They are just repeating the cycle

[@spaghetits1338]

This is the underprivileged sector of the Philippines- they’re the ones who’re suffering because they don’t have the privilege of gaining knowledge about proper sex education and family planning as that topic alone is taboo. Please educate yourselves about the state of the Philippines before talking.

[@valenruizo8665]

Gosh why dont the local Philippine tv cover ds much ,👀🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️really like survival of d fittest

[@millennialinmanila5621]

If you truly want to escape the curse of poverty never depend on what the government can do to you, by doing so you know you are fucked up. I was once part of that community. Living in dire poverty, surviving the miasma of impoverished Manila, looking like hopeless and scary but I did not let that stopped me from aiming higher and dreaming for a better life. I studied very hard, I looked for part time job and scholarships all at the same time to support my studies. I was able to survive college and passed board exam. Now, I have a high paying job. No longer living in that hell of a place.