Starting early

I took this photo while I was walking along Timog Avenue where some road constructions were being done. The little boy was trying to salvage the plastic pipes from the pile of debris so he can sell it later and buy today's meal.

This, ladies and gentlemen, is one of my pet peeves. Missed chances in childhood are rarely regained later in their lives - childhood is that sole window of opportunity and development. Childhood poverty, even for a brief period of time, can greatly affect how they will live their lives. Studies indicate that poor health and life-long learning difficulties are strongly correlated with malnutrition in early childhood.

It will not come as a surprise if we see some of today's poor children as tomorrow's poor parents. Poverty can be passed on from generation to generation. Addressing childhood poverty is therefore essential for ending poverty and injustice around the world.

All in a day's work

Posting late today. I just got discharged from the hospital due to severe abdominal pains. Anyway, I saw this while I was on my way home. I can only imagine what the owner of the bike does with all the curious things attached to his two-wheeled companion. That's all for now. Cheers!

Green is good (sometimes)

The first time that Parisianinpinas saw them being sold on the sidewalk was definitely a Kodak moment. He can't believe his eyes. Then came the series of unending questions: "But you're suppose to eat only the yellow ones, right?", "What's the salt for?", "What is alamang made of and why does it smell funky?". Oh well. Despite the interrogation, he sure did enjoy his unripe mangoes.

Time out

With their duties starting as early as 3AM, its not a wonder these kamineros (street cleaners) were lured to take some rest under the waiting shed. Or maybe because its pink - to match their shirt. That's sleeping in style!

Not a tuk-tuk

Its our very own three-wheeled limo.

The weigh in

Someone's trash is somebody else's wealth.

He said, she said

Ah. What better way to kill time in your car while stuck in traffic than to read poetry.
Very intellectual!

Taking it to the streets

This is a pretty common sight here in the country. It happens almost every week. For almost any reason you can think of. Lead by Piston, this one was supposed to be a transport strike to oppose the obscene increase in the price of gas.

Savings

Timeshare - share your time.

Fender Bender

Well, let's all hope that the vehicle driver is on his way to the garage.

(By the way, the author deliberately covered the plate number to protect the identity of the owner.)