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Toys don't need to be expensive, playgrounds don't need to be shiny. In Manila's impoverished areas, money is in short supply, and certainly not dedicated to toys. The street is young Filipino's macrocosm, that's where they spend their day, hang around with their friends. It's their kingdom, full of magic, daily objects and abandoned rubbish transform into a world of joy, laughs and wonders.
Local fiesta, Mandaluyong. 2020
Everywhere in Manila, you''ll see children playing in the streets. 2020
The dragon, Binondo. Chinese new year. 2019
Happyland, the knights. 2019
Baseco Beach, the port area of Manila. The water there is very polluted, never mind, families love this place. 2020
"Happyland" is one of the poorest areas in Manila. The level of poverty is unfathomable. No idea what his game is about, but it seems so important to him. 2019
Improvised basket ball field for these boys just relocated from a previous rough place. Tres Martires - 2020
Game! Tondo 2019
Flood water? Nope, a free swimming pool! 2020
Happyland. Playtime! 2019
I'm flying. Manila port area. 2019
Tondo, Sungka players, a traditional Filipino game. 2020
The three princesses, ready to party. Is that a bit of sadness somewhere deep inside? Go girls. 2020
Manila, Baseco. Kids playing in the polluted water of Manila bay.
Manila, Baseco. Kids playing in the polluted water of Manila bay.
Playing with the photographer. Life is a game :)