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A Walking Girl by Ryszard Wierzbicki
One thing that stands out when exploring the slums around Smokey Mountain in Manila is the number of children living there. I started my tour on a Friday morning, when children would normally be in school. Here, children were everywhere. Which is a sign that they did not attend any school at all. The photo above shows one such child wandering the streets.
A Fight by Ryszard Wierzbicki
The scene of the quarrel and fight unfolded before my eyes. Walking through the streets of the slums, I heard the sounds of some kind of brawl. I ran as fast as I could to see what was happening. It turned out to be a family quarrel that had led to a fight. The furious husband threw himself at his wife with his fists. Fortunately, he was pulled aside in time and it all ended with a few punches.
Hi-Ho by Rafael Lorenzo de LeonHi-Ho by Rafael Lorenzo de Leon
On the overpass, stranger with diverse lives intersect: a student hurrying to class, an artist finding inspiration, a couple sharing dreams, a family man in a heading home to his wife and kids, or maybe a traveler exploring new horizons. Each step on this walkway tells a unique story, weaving together the rich tapestry of human purpose and connection.