In the Philippines, residents of slum areas are commonly referred to as "squatters" and have historically been subject to relocation or forced demolition.

Join me on a fascinating exploration of Brgy. Maliksi II Tabing-Dagat in Bacoor City, Cavite, Philippines, as we uncover real life and its living conditions....

Oct 24, 2022 · Residents in one of the poorest slums of the Philippines—a country among the world’s biggest contributors to plastic pollution—earn money by picking through waste and …

Jul 30, 2022 · I spent one day in the worst slums in Manila. Click here to find out how I experienced the garbage slum "Happyland"!

Nov 3, 2024 · Delve into the harsh reality of Manila slums. Experience the economic inequality and difficulties faced by the urban poor in the Philippines.

Mar 6, 2024 · In 2018, almost 43% of the urban population lived in informal settlements. These slum communities endure cramped living spaces, insecure tenure and inadequate access to …

Population living in slums (% of urban population) - Philippines from The World Bank: Data

Apr 28, 2025 · While Manila and the Philippines are great tourist destinations it can be easy to forget the real inequalities of the country, which is why once a year I take a trip to the Manila …

4 days ago · Life in Happyland, Tondo, Manila, is a daily struggle for survival. This documentary exposes the devastating reality of the Philippines' most densely populated slum, where …

Oct 1, 2024 · About 12,000 of these residents live in Barangay 105 (“Happyland”), Tondo, known as the poorest slum in Manila, with residents settling in areas surrounded by waste.