Storm Rising : The Slum (Episode 3) | Al Jazeera Documentaries

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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
  • Storm Rising: Manila's slum dwellers under threat
    Sandwiched between a polluted harbor and a busy highway is the charcoal- making a community of Ulingan- in Manila, with a population of 40,000.
    Husband and wife team Judy and Babes Barines have operated a charcoal pit for the last nine years. They invested all their savings in charcoal-making but have to make some difficult decisions when their investment is wiped out by a tropical storm that hits the south of the country.
    A few kilometers east of the Barines' charcoal pits, corn seller and mother of nine, Bebe, is starting work. But she has not managed to escape the storm either. She has to repair her makeshift home under a bridge and work out how to make a living as her supply of corn dries up.
    Meanwhile, Pilipinas Got Talent superstar, Frankendal, is also feeling the effects of the typhoon. He has not heard from his mother and grandmother since the storm, so he heads to the region to look for them. As a former slum dweller, he knows just how precarious life can be.
    The six part-series follows residents of Manila's Tondo slums as they live, love, survive and aspire in some of the world's toughest living conditions.
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  • @teddymills1
    @teddymills1 9 лет назад +398

    I think there are 6 episodes in this series. This is one of the best series on youtube I have ever seen. Not their poverty and plight. It is their tenacity and will to fight that makes them special. Where a few hundred dollars can change lives.

    • @hijazzains
      @hijazzains 9 лет назад +3

      Best episodes.....the pinoys just show themselves an embarrassment to south east asia....even Myanmar seems bettet..at least the bumeez live in their own thtached basic houses..not in rat warrens

    • @vathican887
      @vathican887 9 лет назад +6

      +hijazzains really? tell me a country in asia, and i will show you a video that is almost the same or even worse compared to the slum of the philippines

    • @chopsticksforlegs
      @chopsticksforlegs 8 лет назад +11

      +Vathican not hating on you, but I'd name Japan, Korea, Singapore. I've nothing against Philippines or her people. They've proved they have strength of character, as poor as they are. I applause them.

    • @vathican887
      @vathican887 8 лет назад +3

      Pseudonorm yeah, i forgot to include a country in asia that is a 3rd world country, Japan and Korea has a great government, everything is so clean there and the slums there arent really as bad

    • @miischax
      @miischax 6 лет назад +7

      hijazzains i find your comment to be an embarrassement to be honest. There is poverty literally in every country, indeed not as extreme as for example in the Philippines, however poverty is everywhere. You’re just being very disrespectful. I hope for you and your family to never experience how hard it is to try to survive under extreme circumstances.

  • @robertbrowning616
    @robertbrowning616 5 лет назад +362

    Imagine being born to that. Let's all be grateful,I wouldn't wish that life on my worst enemy.

    • @ChurlzVA
      @ChurlzVA 4 года назад +7

      Amen. A-freakin'-MEN.

    • @n.rajaiyer9219
      @n.rajaiyer9219 4 года назад +4

      All Christian missionary organisations around the world, are controlled by Jesuits who were actually White European Jews.
      Phillipines was Christianised by white European Jews as Christianity was a sect of Judaism.

    • @ginagarza8404
      @ginagarza8404 4 года назад

      Churlz Call hunters

    • @WitheringZealot
      @WitheringZealot 4 года назад +3

      i would

    • @michelleaugust9958
      @michelleaugust9958 4 года назад +7

      Robert Browning I would. My husbands ex-wife! She deserves this life 10x over! She’s the only one I would hand this over to!

  • @needmoreramsay
    @needmoreramsay 5 лет назад +228

    The corn sales lady is smart. She sells each while cob in parts. Meaning she's getting 10-13 cents per cob instead of just 10. She also likely sells more because not everyone can afford 10 cents, they may only have 2-5 cents in their pocket. Great work. God Bless these people.

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 4 года назад +1

      needmoreramsay where is USAid? UKAid? Contraception?

    • @696zhakata
      @696zhakata 4 года назад +17

      @@irenedavo3768 Why is it up to the US or UK to provide aid?

    • @titonava541
      @titonava541 4 года назад +9

      Sophie S so ? They wanted there independence and they got it so why should we be obliged to help with everything around the world? That’s why they have a president to do it it’s not like he doesn’t have money

    • @isabellam1936
      @isabellam1936 2 года назад

      This is the same way people sell heroin in Baltimore, they sells heroin in $6 gel cap pills and also $12.

    • @abdisalamsadiq1088
      @abdisalamsadiq1088 2 года назад +3

      @@titonava541 put your self in that condition if you don't have any feelings left.
      Its not a matter of politics instead its matter of saving those people and helping them.
      If you were in their situation you shouldn't have lasted a month.

  • @kenricklongsong9999
    @kenricklongsong9999 7 лет назад +319

    This documentary series should e awarded. Its just a good documentary that give you a raw reality of the slum people. The stories are amazing and my heart goes out to them. I wish I could help them,

    • @alexcarter8807
      @alexcarter8807 5 лет назад +3

      This will be the children of Millennials unless they are very lucky.

    • @1501Anne
      @1501Anne 4 года назад +6

      Kenrick Longsong, well said, they should. They should be teaching the wealthier western countries this in their schools & show them exactly where all their cheap rubbish they buy in shops & online come from.

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 4 года назад +2

      Where are UKAid? USAid? Contraception

    • @samuelmorales2344
      @samuelmorales2344 4 года назад +1

      You can't.

    • @torenicolaifjelldal
      @torenicolaifjelldal Год назад

      You probably can help one. Many Europeans, Americans, Australians and others help in the Philippines. If you can help just one family or one child it really means a lot. Sometimes a family can send kids to school with just a little help. You can have one of my families anytime. I have no problem finding others that need help.
      Helping a begging child/teen rent a room and have some rice is not impossible, prices here are low.

  • @mariajackson5829
    @mariajackson5829 8 лет назад +253

    My greatest respect goes to that single father. Although he has been through so much he has managed to somehow get out if that place with hard work.

    • @mariajackson5829
      @mariajackson5829 8 лет назад +14

      Not many do it though, especially where I come from so for me it does seem pretty remarkable.
      ; )

    • @ChocorocK
      @ChocorocK 8 лет назад +29

      Really, so those single mothers don't do anything special as well?

    • @anthonyvillanueva5226
      @anthonyvillanueva5226 6 лет назад +39

      There's really no need to diminish the significance of his work. He's a success story. That's good. Nobody's discounting the work of others.

    • @bentkaku
      @bentkaku 3 года назад +3

      @@ChocorocK she was just talking about 1 example you idiot, she didnt say single mothers dont do anything

    • @zaneece
      @zaneece Год назад

      He shares his wealth and tries to help others as well

  • @isabeloli3505
    @isabeloli3505 5 лет назад +40

    Im glad he found his mom and thats shes okay. In all fairness, its great of him to give food from his hard earned money. Hes a good guy.

  • @kevinlawin2810
    @kevinlawin2810 7 лет назад +742

    that charcoal guy made the best decision in his life by having only 2 children. other families in the slum have like 8 or 9 children while making $4 or $5 a day, how is it possible?

    • @heyboi6998
      @heyboi6998 7 лет назад +39

      exactly my tought its because people in my country dont think before they act smh
      im one of the lucky ones who live a middle class life but i feel horrible seeing these people not living in good conditions
      .P.S. i have a crush on you😚

    • @paolacorrea1026
      @paolacorrea1026 7 лет назад +46

      Kevin Lawin they don't have the proper education! They don't know about the consequences and they don't believe in contraception or abortion because of the church!

    • @SirPrizeWildRift
      @SirPrizeWildRift 7 лет назад +5

      1$ is the right price for a right meal in the philippines

    • @anthonyvillanueva5226
      @anthonyvillanueva5226 6 лет назад +46

      Many have this delusion that having many children means more will be given back to them in the future. Unfortunately they fail to consider the cost of bringing up so many. Education and family planning is badly needed.

    • @SAGAWISIW30
      @SAGAWISIW30 5 лет назад +12

      Forced Castration and ligation is the best solutiin😉

  • @athira_n_s
    @athira_n_s 5 лет назад +18

    Judy and bebe are the best, saving up for years and investing in a shop was a perfect plan. Glad it worked out.

  • @ninabean4857
    @ninabean4857 5 лет назад +37

    I can’t even imagine living like this, I respect the people who work so very hard .....just to try and survive.

  • @davinahopgood5438
    @davinahopgood5438 8 лет назад +71

    One day when i have enough money to travel back to the Philippines, i will help them. It makes me appreciate my life. And i am thankful that my mother got an education and went to school she was just like these people, i am so thankful she never gave up because if she did she would have the life she has now. And it inspires me to never give up because there's always hope! And things will get better. And i appreciate this documentary because it helps people see what its like to live in the slums. And it helps to encourage people to help people that NEED it!

    • @nomam7358
      @nomam7358 4 года назад

      Omg that's amazing. Tl u mom congratulations 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎊

  • @patrickmusoko1
    @patrickmusoko1 5 лет назад +40

    Frank is an amazing man. The Little he got is able to share with others. God bless you Frank

  • @nunyabiznus37
    @nunyabiznus37 5 лет назад +46

    The lady who said life in the provinces was easier is probably right. Less congestion less pollution and grime and above all - you can at least grow your own food. Urbanization isn't always positive.

  • @crystaestrada9092
    @crystaestrada9092 8 лет назад +16

    It doesn't matter if it's right or wrong, people sometimes need something to believe in to keep going. Is it smart? Probably not but it gives them hope when situations are hopeless and for that I won't blame them. I'm so thankful to be in a position to watch this in the comfort of my own home, not having to worry where my next meal will come from.

  • @Monk-eee
    @Monk-eee 3 года назад +9

    If you have eaten today, if you have a bed to sleep in, if you do then remember that you are blessed and be greatful for your life. Because some have not eaten, some sleep on the ground in the filth.🙏🏽💔

  • @secretservice5943
    @secretservice5943 9 лет назад +13

    Let's all pray for the poor people suffering in this life to be strengthened, protected from any disease and calamities that would come. Make this hardworking people a part of our everyday prayer to be blessed by our Almighty God and to forgive them/us of disobedience.

    • @SussexUFOS
      @SussexUFOS 9 лет назад +3

      You think god gives a shit? there is NO god you moron.

    • @Billabong0110
      @Billabong0110 9 лет назад

      Secret Service And that's the reason why, PH is a fck up country, PH in the eyes of the world is the Catholic Afghanistan counterpart

  • @alecsloan2445
    @alecsloan2445 3 года назад +6

    Why oh why in this day and age are people living like this I seriously can't get my head around it , surely there is enough money and resources that those unfortunate people in these documentaries be given the help quite clearly needed my heart goes out to each and every one of you ❤

  • @leighguy685
    @leighguy685 7 лет назад +47

    This heart breaking watching the hungry kids, it's not the kids fault

    • @ihyishathomas8084
      @ihyishathomas8084 5 лет назад +3

      I know that one lil boy asked for the card board box to eat. How sad!

  • @herraman2244
    @herraman2244 4 года назад +13

    The ring guy has a good heart. I know th his is old, but it really hits hard.

  • @KittenKartell
    @KittenKartell 4 года назад +12

    Philippines is my home country... seeing this kills me inside knowing that I'm living in the United States now and not going through that. When I come home after this Covid19 ordeal is over, I want to help as many people as possible with what I can. Even just to make one or two weeks easier on them to give them a break/head start to catch up and breathe, they deserve that help so much. We all need to be more grateful and giving.

  • @gudojjang4705
    @gudojjang4705 8 лет назад +75

    I watched the episode1 and 2 now im here. My feels my heart all broken and sometimes yes "tears", I can't believe my each Filipino people are suffer like this . So for some people who really have a good life just say thanks that you can eat properly a day and you have money to buy anything you want , while these people can't.Since im living in province i never saw like these kind of place only here in this documentary. I've been in manila for 5 years but i don't know that this are really exist in my country . I don't know who to blame why we still have these kind of poor people,poverty and squatters Shoud l i blame government or church ? Well i don't know as for now I'm praying that they always support theyre family even they are so poor. And i know even any calamity will come all Filipino's will see Wide smile on theyre faces. Let's pray for them and Thank you for bringing this Documentary to us.

    • @davidarmitage289
      @davidarmitage289 8 лет назад +7

      Please know that people do care. I support "Championing Community Children" in Cavite City. It was founded by a former street kid Kesz Valdez. He was an inspiration to me and I volunteer there every year. If only more politicians had his values. Google his story.... It will make you hopeful for the future of the kids in Pinas. Greetings from Canada

    • @martymcfly5423
      @martymcfly5423 5 лет назад +2

      There are also Slums and starving people in the USA. They are just not shown

    • @michelleaugust9958
      @michelleaugust9958 4 года назад

      Gudo Jjang Amen. I am so lucky for the life we live.

  • @nacanielinalewabau5211
    @nacanielinalewabau5211 5 лет назад +17

    I really fan that local celebrity. Doing all he can to help others🤘🏿👏🖤

  • @blacknproud8079
    @blacknproud8079 5 лет назад +128

    The couple made the best decision; don’t listen to the gaddamn Roman Catholic Church!!! Be in control of yr life, not some church!!

    • @blackdiamond5888
      @blackdiamond5888 4 года назад +12

      Exactly. The church is not helping them to feed their kids.

    • @GirGir183
      @GirGir183 4 года назад +5

      Very true. I was brainwashed for years in Ireland by the catholic church. I can't believe I subscribed to that nonsense fairy tale for so many years. But it was all while I was in my pre-teen years. As soon as I had an adult brain, I started asking the relevant questions, and I quickly stopped being a catholic, or a christian.

    • @n.rajaiyer9219
      @n.rajaiyer9219 4 года назад

      @@blackdiamond5888
      Christianity was a sect of Judaism.

    • @antoniolaureano7148
      @antoniolaureano7148 4 года назад +4

      Religion is like an Opium which poisons the mind of a person

    • @sekar9901
      @sekar9901 4 года назад +1

      My mom and dad are devoted roman catholic, they only have two children. Most of roman Catholic worshipers in my country only have 2 children tho

  • @woodland75
    @woodland75 9 лет назад +18

    Great video and may their life be blessed each day as they move on.

  • @jmarcocruz7828
    @jmarcocruz7828 9 лет назад +54

    Some people need to appreciate what they have

  • @missgiselle5697
    @missgiselle5697 4 года назад +6

    Every time I feel ungrateful I watch this, I was lucky to be born in the family and country I am from... It’s easy to take things for granted..

  • @romeosteele2001
    @romeosteele2001 10 лет назад +63

    Well done al jazeera

    • @glenzenlos
      @glenzenlos 7 лет назад +1

      U mean Iguana Films and producer, director writer and camera man Paul Roy. ;)

  • @LovePrettyNailsLady-Jay80
    @LovePrettyNailsLady-Jay80 5 лет назад +9

    "Go Forth And Multiply" doesn't mean go have a lot of children, it means "come together and for lack of better word work together and multiply by people not siblings . Its exactly what I meant in my last comment below.
    I respect Franken for all he's doing. I really really respect that. Bless his heart and bless his soul.

    • @rohityo8729
      @rohityo8729 5 лет назад

      Make Vatican understand this .

  • @candycoatedcyanide3267
    @candycoatedcyanide3267 4 года назад +26

    So sad no child should ever have to live like this....

  • @pointlifee1511
    @pointlifee1511 5 лет назад +40

    The big woman has it all figured out 😭😭😭

    • @youtubegimme8646
      @youtubegimme8646 3 года назад +2

      she ugly af , MY EYES

    • @robf1801
      @robf1801 3 года назад +1

      Buying $460 worth of jewelry when you're living in poverty is definitely not having it all figured out

    • @yzelb1526
      @yzelb1526 2 года назад +3

      @@robf1801 that's an investment though

    • @aespaen1787
      @aespaen1787 2 года назад

      @@yzelb1526 hi i definitely agree with that because base on my experience investing your money in gold and get pawned then it will double up the value and if there’s an emergency you can get that like babes do 😊

  • @o.gnegishi6574
    @o.gnegishi6574 5 лет назад +12

    God bless your heart frank, I’m speechless you are such a good person

  • @jdlaw001
    @jdlaw001 10 лет назад +157

    9:03 This shows that poor people do have a choice in how many children they have! I commend this couple. Also the Catholic Church's teaching of "going forth and multiple" was back when human population around 2000 yrs ago was less than 100 million people! So to still follow such archaic teaching is absolutely backward and ridiculous in a world with now over 7 billion people and rising!

    • @romeosteele2001
      @romeosteele2001 10 лет назад +32

      'So to still follow such archaic teaching is absolutely backward and ridiculous '.....so very true...the world would be better off without these archaic religions.

    • @BrownBagAcademy
      @BrownBagAcademy 7 лет назад +2

      What was written is correct:
      Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and SUBDUE it! Be masters over the fish in the ocean, the birds that fly, and every living thing that crawls on the earth!
      The church just don't seems to care about family planning. :D

    • @anovemberstar
      @anovemberstar 5 лет назад +3

      just because one couple seems to have had the choice, does not mean ALL poor people have a choice.its really not as simple as 'don't keep having kids'.

    • @haroldpoulter6112
      @haroldpoulter6112 5 лет назад +1

      The cathedrals for worship areso over richly rich??? One would think the filth would breed lot more sikness? How human body can adjust to environments so degrading Just love yus all

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 4 года назад

      Where is USAid? UKAid?

  • @didly6191
    @didly6191 7 лет назад +56

    How diverse are these people. Even with such poverty and deprivation they still smile and laugh. Pains me to see them smoking though, but I guess you need some kind of treat. And we complain about petty little things.

    • @trevorclausen2994
      @trevorclausen2994 3 года назад +1

      Only through struggles and hard times do we appreciate what we have,even if its little or nothing,our gift of life and hope is a force greater than any,and gives us strength to fight every day.

  • @dyannehorton6848
    @dyannehorton6848 5 лет назад +7

    My grandmother grew up very poor. Her message to me was, soap is cheap, and being poor doesn't make someone throw their trash around. You can still hang your clothes up, keep your space clean and neat. Just a thought from another generation

  • @proudmommy9
    @proudmommy9 5 лет назад +17

    40:07 Maybe God is saying that life is good enough for me - Wow that hit me hard.

  • @vule6576
    @vule6576 6 лет назад +2

    You'll never know how tough life is until you see these documentaries. Your are not happy with your job ? You don't like your food ? You don't like your bed ? You want a new car ? You want to buy more beautiful clothes ? Watch these documentaries, The Slum series by Al Jazeera. Thank you Al Jazeera, your guys did a great job !

  • @ms.mittensmeowmeow7573
    @ms.mittensmeowmeow7573 5 лет назад +35

    Idk why that lady was bugging that little girl about her mom being pregnant all the time. Theres nothing the child could do about it. What a hard life. My lifes very hard for me, their life is very hard for them. Life is so hard for so many of us. I send blessing out.

    • @nomakhethomthombeni9310
      @nomakhethomthombeni9310 4 года назад +5

      The woman was unfair, she was not supposed to say all that to a child. If she wanted to comment she should have gone straight to the mother.

    • @gracel6206
      @gracel6206 4 года назад +5

      Child might think about not having children or at least less childen in her future and do better for herself because of the older woman's questions...

    • @Natasha___.
      @Natasha___. 2 года назад

      I genuinely can't believe I was bothered enough and had enough time on my hands to write a huge comment about some fat chick in a documentary, I'm the loser here 😂

  • @sp_oky1811
    @sp_oky1811 6 лет назад +9

    I remember flying into Manila for the first time, flying in over rice fields, and just seeing a massive amount of conjoined shacks and houses. I'll never forget it. My family lives in Pangasinan, in Urdaneta. There's homeless and poor there, but nothing compared to what I've seen on this show so far. It's really sad.

    • @ross8474
      @ross8474 Год назад +3

      Yes I have walked to these places there in the Philippines . The people there are very kind and very nice people yet so poor

    • @tatianaflores1926
      @tatianaflores1926 Год назад

      Babes is also kind besides being intelligent. I seen in a episode how she went with a pregnant friend to the hospital to try and donate blood for her friends c section surgery to save her money. They waited hours only to be told her blood pressure was to high to safely donate.

  • @SuperBrandonle
    @SuperBrandonle 9 лет назад +19

    So freaking sad, Especially those kids working with charcoal That one girl reminded me of my step Sister when she was little My eyes started getting watery when i saw that ,God Bless and look over the unfortunate people of the Philippines.

    • @tropea42
      @tropea42 9 лет назад +3

      hijazzains from what rathole of a shitty nation are you from?? better you look at your own damn life and check what went wrong there !! the 1st thing that went wrong is that your father decided to make your mom pregnant the result of that we have to deal with !

  • @monicagonzalez1166
    @monicagonzalez1166 4 года назад +4

    Counting my blessings after watching this. Praying for these families during this pandemic.

  • @miischax
    @miischax 6 лет назад +8

    Heartbreaking documentary. They live in such poverty but yet these children speak with respect to their elders with all the “opo”. My respect to these kids.

  • @kellyspencer4513
    @kellyspencer4513 7 лет назад +5

    I have upmost respect to all those who struggles every hour each day working hard and taking the best care possible for their families well being n education. To all those honest hard working Filipinos handling life's hardship thrown to them with dignity, I humbly salute you. God Bless ❤️🇵🇭🇸🇬

  • @markstevenson6180
    @markstevenson6180 5 лет назад +27

    The shipping company's should give them unwanted or unused shipping containers to live in be better than the shacks thay have to live in it would look and feal a lot better

    • @KittenKartell
      @KittenKartell 4 года назад +2

      You honestly have given me the greatest idea ever. I appreciate you for commenting this.

    • @dejaporter7338
      @dejaporter7338 4 года назад +1

      @@KittenKartell good luck in your endeavors 💞😊

    • @pog6396
      @pog6396 4 года назад

      Nah probably sell it for money

  • @Nobodysvlog
    @Nobodysvlog 7 месяцев назад +1

    Documentaries like this humbles me. Inspires me to be frugal and appreciate what I have.

  • @rainaparks1715
    @rainaparks1715 5 лет назад +6

    This is really sas frf. That people have to live like this. It breaks my heart. 💔💔They definitely know the struggle. Pple out here need to stop complaining about what they don't have when they have MORE then any person on this video. My prayers are with them ALL🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼I wish I was rich because I would help them..

  • @moizvali6773
    @moizvali6773 8 лет назад +34

    big salute t0 hard w0rking filipin0s

    • @MissoPOV
      @MissoPOV 7 лет назад +12

      the o button not working?

  • @waomin
    @waomin 8 лет назад +20

    the ending breaks my heart.. despite all the hardworks of judy and babes.. they are still left homeless in the end :(

    • @heathermurphy9954
      @heathermurphy9954 3 года назад

      No. That's the people who stayed by charcoal factory. They moved into their store.

  • @polly8844
    @polly8844 Год назад +2

    It's a great documentary, you wonder how they continue to survive and thrive even under these conditions. Makes you very,very thankful for what God has blessed you with. Sending prayers for the people of Philippines.

  • @Panamenya
    @Panamenya Год назад +1

    All the people who bring up family planning are smarter and better off than the ones who ignore it. They still struggle, but not nearly as much. The real heroes of this story are the ones who try to get as many people on board with family planning so that others don't have to suffer as much.

  • @chrisweatherley9587
    @chrisweatherley9587 5 лет назад +6

    this story tore my heart out. stay strong.

  • @MyEasyasabc
    @MyEasyasabc 8 лет назад +6

    Great documentary makes you think and hopefully act.

  • @tasha_111_
    @tasha_111_ 3 года назад +7

    I've always wondered why people in these terrible slums have so many kids.. that's their biggest problem 💯 If you have less kids you can do more for each one. The one couple who CHOSE to only have 2 kids are super smart and live a better life while giving their kids better opportunities in life 👏👍👌

  • @claudebelanger8524
    @claudebelanger8524 6 лет назад +6

    Here I am 61 years old and just learning about the many hardships endured by these people. I knew there was poverty but not to this degree. I feel very fortunate that I am living a very privileged life. I have so much and live in luxury. These people are so resilient in adjusting to all the obstacles put in their way. Where I would have felt forsaken and lost my faith, they truly keep their faith strong.
    While I have seen comments about how the Catholic Church turns it's back in helping them out and despite the struggle these people endure because of large families, being unable to provide enough food, medical care and education, the Catholic Church still condones family planning. Catholicism is a religion while God is not a religion. God is known as the Creator. God is not Catholic, Methodist, Anglican, Presbyterian or any other religion. God is not Christian. Jesus was known as the Christ or anointed One. You can be Christian or call yourself Christian if you so choose to follow the teachings of Jesus. You can be Christian without belonging to a religion. God did not create religion, man did. I am Christian because I choose to follow Jesus' teachings but I do not belong to a religion. I belong to God

  • @curtis8954
    @curtis8954 4 года назад +14

    these poor people. I thought I was poor. at least I have a clean apartment to live in. looking at that river made me sick to my stomach.

    • @nomam7358
      @nomam7358 4 года назад

      Dude. Id b depressed 😔

  • @avanconia
    @avanconia 4 года назад +9

    Seeing someone in that situation point out that just a little family planning would allow them to get ahead is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen in my life. If I were to say that I would get in serious trouble lol...

  • @F3lken
    @F3lken 10 лет назад +21

    if only they understood its not the idol to worship its the practice of spirituality that will bring them what they need.

    • @tzizimime
      @tzizimime 4 года назад +1

      they dont need a god, they need condoms and pills. stfu hippie

    • @dezzymonique1177
      @dezzymonique1177 3 года назад

      @@tzizimime maybe you need to stfu..no one said they needed God,,spirituality is not idolizing a God,,there is a science to getting everything you want

    • @jysoncruk7192
      @jysoncruk7192 3 года назад

      the government is the problem not religion

  • @soraiacastanheira3851
    @soraiacastanheira3851 7 лет назад +11

    It's so sad. Poor children, living like this.

    • @xenonman
      @xenonman 3 года назад

      It's nothing new in the Philippines!

  • @suzrachel9036
    @suzrachel9036 8 лет назад +29

    Omg charcoal Pitts of Mordor! It's just not right ! These poor children don't even get to plain grass or sand. Just garbage ! 😢

  • @ellenejsacul18
    @ellenejsacul18 4 года назад +7

    I count my blessings every day that i live in such a beautiful clean country. Thank you lord :D

    • @missgiselle5697
      @missgiselle5697 4 года назад

      What an stupid thing to comment.. you are LUCKY.. God has nothing to do with it...

    • @aleksmoylan8251
      @aleksmoylan8251 4 года назад

      American?

  • @jesonlaurilla6179
    @jesonlaurilla6179 5 лет назад +2

    The slum people is the toughest people on earth, they can survived on poverty, difficulties and struggle. Faith is the key. And ''descarte'' making a way is the key to survive. Hoping they can get out of that difficulties someday.

  • @briandoggett8651
    @briandoggett8651 6 месяцев назад +1

    i will never complain when i think i am having a tough time,,these people as so strong minded and determined to stay alive god bless them all i wish i could help

  • @thelimwilliam
    @thelimwilliam 4 года назад +3

    This documentary series is truly one of the best documentary ever about poverty

  • @yhwe100
    @yhwe100 8 лет назад +83

    Such sad documentary. These people should listen to their heart instead of the church.

    • @inspiredlifestyle7562
      @inspiredlifestyle7562 4 года назад +1

      Or better to Jesus

    • @soncaal
      @soncaal 4 года назад

      False hope is better than. I hope at all

    • @sloeberdoet
      @sloeberdoet 4 года назад +4

      ​@@inspiredlifestyle7562 More like common sense and brains.

    • @samuelmorales2344
      @samuelmorales2344 4 года назад

      @@sloeberdoet The Third World lacks reasoning. It is a state of mind. They live day to day with no concept of the future ahead.

    • @mylove-iq3bk
      @mylove-iq3bk 3 года назад

      @@peaceforpeace3876 you will see Him one day. Just be prepared for the worst you could ever imagine.

  • @lemlemaregawitibebu9001
    @lemlemaregawitibebu9001 3 года назад +2

    So thankful & proud of Al Jazeera making these documentaries!
    And how can the Philippine's Government allow this deplorable situation to take place? Poor children! GOD help them!

    • @winchivaree140
      @winchivaree140 2 года назад

      The Philippine Government is doing its best to improve the quality of the lives of these people. Recently, they inaugurated new concrete houses for them. Services can reach them as well like free education from daycare to college. They can also have access to electricity,internet, and potable water. They are also entitled to any cash aid from the government if ever there is a state of calamity (like during COVID19 lockdowns). How about Ethiopia? How do you address poverty in there?

    • @winchivaree140
      @winchivaree140 2 года назад

      It's their own choice whether to live that way. There are many poor people in Korea and Japan, but their slums are clean and organized. It depends on the character of the people living in their community.

    • @winchivaree140
      @winchivaree140 2 года назад

      These Slum dwellers have been romanticizing their poverty to depend on others, especially on the government. It's their choice anyway. They are being negotiated to resettle in provinces to start a new life (free housing, all-ready livelihood programs), but they chose to reside in Manila in a disgusting way.

    • @winchivaree140
      @winchivaree140 2 года назад

      Did you know? Reproductive Health law was enacted for them to obtain intercoursal education and family planning? Contraceptives are also free, but how come teenage pregnancy and having many children still rampant in their community? It's because of their mindset that is too obsolete.

  • @williammckinney567
    @williammckinney567 5 лет назад +2

    You will find some of the most beautiful hearted people in the so called slums of the Philippines. I saw people so so many happy people in the slums it made me think that material matter did not really matter. I also love the sound of the rooster in the back ground. One love to my Filipino people continue to stay strong.

    • @geraldboykin6159
      @geraldboykin6159 5 лет назад

      I been to Manila and stayed at the Manila Hotel and visited Rizal Park and rode
      the jeepney. The people are really down to earth and life in general matters.
      MABUHAY

  • @skyisthelimit-zq8cp
    @skyisthelimit-zq8cp 4 года назад +8

    Who's with me scrolling down reading comments in 2019l...know i will see you in 2020😁😁😁

    • @J.Anita24
      @J.Anita24 3 года назад

      It's 2021 now... no one came in 2020 because we were distracted with chaos!

    • @janewick1082
      @janewick1082 3 года назад

      2021

  • @NayLouise24
    @NayLouise24 5 лет назад +7

    Good on them for only having two kids! I truly believe in only having the amount of children that you can afford to give a comfortable life too. My sister has stopped at two because that's what she feels her and her husband can give a comfortable life to - good schooling, clothes, holidays. My husband and I would like 4 because that's what we can provide for. Nothing worse than trying to live outside your means - that includes birthing ten children when you can barely feed yourself!

  • @commentkingace
    @commentkingace 5 лет назад +35

    WHAT DO ALL OF THE ATHLETES AND ENTERTAINERS THAT MAKE 100'S OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS HAVE TO SAY FOR THEMSELVES? I DON'T GET IT.

    • @m2heavyindustries378
      @m2heavyindustries378 4 года назад +3

      Probably: lolI have 100M dollars lol, what is the point of your question?

    • @mariacanto1871
      @mariacanto1871 4 года назад +7

      COMMENT KING they like to show off by giving
      a bit of money to charities, so they can look good in the media!
      If they wanted, they could donate money to build these poor people decent homes,
      at the end of the day, all they care about is their lifestyle like expensive homes and
      expensive cars, they don’t even use most of the time, but they love to show off!
      I think I clearly made my point!

    • @sloeberdoet
      @sloeberdoet 4 года назад +4

      @@mariacanto1871 Don'( miss them at all in these times of corona. They aren't the heroes that make the difference. It is ordinary people all over the wold who aren't rich themselves but still try to help the less lucky. That are the real heroes.

    • @nomam7358
      @nomam7358 4 года назад

      Lol true

    • @nomam7358
      @nomam7358 4 года назад

      Some successful people r genuinely kind nd hv organizations 2 give back to the ppl.
      But some yep don't care about helping others

  • @vout2970
    @vout2970 8 лет назад +6

    Love the documentary!

  • @aberserk9
    @aberserk9 9 лет назад +15

    Where do they get the strength to face such hardship? The situation seems to have deteriorated considerably since I lived in Manila '65 to '74. - You just have to admire their resilience. A sad situation indeed..

    • @VoidHalo
      @VoidHalo 9 лет назад +1

      aberserk9 It's not really strength so much as necessity. Think about it, what's the alternative to struggling? You give up and die. When you're put in a situation where you have no choice, you can deal with a lot more than you think.

  • @kabeiganteng
    @kabeiganteng 7 лет назад +103

    birth control is the main key

    • @candycoatedcyanide3267
      @candycoatedcyanide3267 4 года назад +5

      kabeiganteng the problem is corrupt governments they feed the top first and forget about their own citizens. Where is the French Revolution when you need it?

    • @sawarebel
      @sawarebel 4 года назад +5

      @@candycoatedcyanide3267 good point,but by giving birth to more children in these conditions they are creating even more poverty and filth

    • @candycoatedcyanide3267
      @candycoatedcyanide3267 4 года назад +4

      Dodge Guy agreed if I was living there I would never have kids I don’t need to add to my misery

    • @jysoncruk7192
      @jysoncruk7192 3 года назад

      @@sawarebel one of the most corrupt government in the world

    • @mylove-iq3bk
      @mylove-iq3bk 3 года назад

      Kabeiganteng, Durex apologises for your birth.

  • @ministryofyahushua3065
    @ministryofyahushua3065 Год назад

    I have to commend Al Jazeera for a balanced presentation. Bravo. Two sides to every story, we just need solutions. I call it returning to "Cyan." The middle path.

  • @acuanpz
    @acuanpz 5 лет назад +3

    salute kay ate knowing na mahirap buhay and uses family planning

  • @joewambugu2397
    @joewambugu2397 4 года назад +5

    "It matters that you have few children instead of a lot". Most practical statement of this series.

  • @africanqueen6554
    @africanqueen6554 7 лет назад +8

    I can't help but cried seeing these children it breaks my heart

    • @ndsav8903
      @ndsav8903 7 лет назад

      african Queen
      It makes me feel lucky for what I have today

  • @Felix2008ify
    @Felix2008ify 5 лет назад +7

    I can't imagine the harship they've been experienced. I also born to a poor family but not like this.

  • @bizneat3610
    @bizneat3610 5 лет назад +6

    Whenever I feel bad getting yelled by my boss or have too many meetings to attend, I should come back and watch this video to remind myself to suck it up.

    • @Danielle_Danielle00
      @Danielle_Danielle00 5 лет назад +1

      A boss should never yell at his/her employee's.....

    • @bizneat3610
      @bizneat3610 5 лет назад +1

      @@Danielle_Danielle00 That's in an ideal world.

    • @kji794
      @kji794 4 года назад

      BizNeat sometimes I get fed up with the work environment but I realize I’m making more and living more comfortably than millions out there....we truly have many privileges

  • @ashbash635
    @ashbash635 2 года назад +3

    God I can't believe people have to live in these conditions. They all work so hard just to get through a day at a time. I will never again think of myself as unfortunate.

  • @maryannwhatuira5582
    @maryannwhatuira5582 5 лет назад +20

    Blind faith in religion is the very shackles that keeps these people i. Their spiritual prison!!! So sad!!!👽👽👽

  • @jacquelinephiri431
    @jacquelinephiri431 5 лет назад +1

    May God bless that young man for not forgetting his people.

  • @barbarakosmatin3668
    @barbarakosmatin3668 Год назад

    I AM SO GLAD I HEAR ONE OF THE WOMEN TALK ABOUT FAMILY PLANNING. I UNDERSTAND AND RESPECT CERTAIN ASPECTS OF RELIGION, BUT THESE COUNTRIES NEED TO BE EDUCATED AND UNDERSTAND, WHAT FAMILY PLANNING DOES. IT REDUCES HUNGER AMONG FAMILIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jasonbautista6661
    @jasonbautista6661 4 года назад +3

    I'm a Filipino but I didn't know this kind of place exist in Manila. I feel bad for them. I hope the government will do something about their situations.

  • @jillcadman850
    @jillcadman850 7 лет назад +48

    where is the catholic church for the starving and displaced

    • @witttung3808
      @witttung3808 5 лет назад +1

      jill cadman
      yes,they should come
      a very first party.
      they must stock dry goods
      drinking water,instant noodle.
      if you’re very hungry you can
      use cold water.and hot porridge
      put some eggs for protein
      is good for everyone .

    • @maestershaw8604
      @maestershaw8604 4 года назад +4

      Jill Cadman. On their holy church. Praying for the poor with golden a ring in their golden throne

    • @lisainger6751
      @lisainger6751 4 года назад +9

      too busy counting the money they stole

    • @fritzkralle4689
      @fritzkralle4689 4 года назад

      @@lisainger6751 And where are you? Talking BS on the internet.

    • @aleksmoylan8251
      @aleksmoylan8251 4 года назад +3

      @@fritzkralle4689 Have you seen the Vatican?

  • @hammondthink7947
    @hammondthink7947 6 лет назад +2

    great series. eye opening! thank you.

  • @carolinehyndes7043
    @carolinehyndes7043 4 года назад +4

    I like Frank hes a nice guy, so happy he found his mum and nanna

  • @BURNLEY87
    @BURNLEY87 9 лет назад +8

    ako taga sa england pero mahal ko ang pilipinas!!!

  • @tommytwotoes3880
    @tommytwotoes3880 4 года назад +9

    I have no money, am starving and can't even feed my nine children. WTF

  • @trash-girl84
    @trash-girl84 3 года назад +1

    i watch things like this to keep my views on my life in proper perspective.

  • @useyourlifebeforeexpiratio6971
    @useyourlifebeforeexpiratio6971 2 года назад +1

    Lovely Filipino people love them

  • @margothilaire4506
    @margothilaire4506 5 лет назад +6

    I never thought that would be possible on Earth. This is to much to look at.

  • @jameskiffin502
    @jameskiffin502 8 лет назад +9

    it is not just the phillipines having a population problem .even in non catholic countries like india /Pakistan ,Africa .the middle east are all having the same problem. china has the right idea one child per family that is the law & strictly enforced. it has done wonders for china & can do the same for other countries .

    • @Mim-mg3rk
      @Mim-mg3rk 7 лет назад +1

      James Kiffin you should watch documentaries of China's one child policy.they kidnap pregnant women and force them to have abortions.parents leave ther children to die in orphanages.you have rooms called dying rooms where they leave children in cribs to die

    • @nomathembalukhele6316
      @nomathembalukhele6316 5 лет назад +1

      You know Africa isnt a country right?

  • @red0522
    @red0522 4 года назад +1

    That guy is not a Celebrity he never got into showbiz or Phil entertainment. But he has a good heart for people.

  • @helgageraldine513
    @helgageraldine513 4 года назад +1

    As a Filipino, it's really interesting to see the comments from other nations. And also, I think the problem is that a lot of people here take the saying "Humayo kayo at magpakarami" or "Go forth and multiply" too LITERALLY. The church actually meant "spread the word of God." so a lot of people will know about God. Not multiply by birth. At least that's what they taught us in elementary school Religious education.

    • @pRINCESSnARUE
      @pRINCESSnARUE 4 года назад

      I’m not filipino but I know a lot my filipino friends are not very well versed in the Roman Catholic teaching. They’ve all been baptized but never actually went to Sunday school to learn more about the Catholic faith. Some had taken their communion but none of them went through confirmation. Mind you, I am not filipino nor am I a Catholic. My husband is a non-confirmed Catholic and still doesn’t understand why the church won’t let him do certain things.

  • @dezlynvlog6876
    @dezlynvlog6876 4 года назад +3

    Wowww.. just come across with this video.. So sad, I can’t imagine how the people be able to live in nasty slums area. It breaks my heart. I was born in the Philippines in an island, ( seen the primitive life there) but never seen this part of slums before I left the country many many yrs ago, or maybe I’m just so naive. God Bless you all🙏😭 💙🇺🇸

  • @milesinnz
    @milesinnz 10 лет назад +65

    The Catholic Church, a history of Colonalisation, Western economic interests = what we see here...

    • @TheMathius90
      @TheMathius90 10 лет назад +3

      What does this have to do with church? There are poor people in all Asia,not just Philipines,no one in India is caholic and yet they are poor.

    • @milesinnz
      @milesinnz 10 лет назад +22

      TheMathius90
      The Catholic Church has a strong presence and influence in political circles. Contraception is discouraged and impossible for the poor. So the poor families have 8 or 9 or more children who are born into poverty. Do the maths and then consider what the future is for these children ? Thailand and Cambodia do not have a strong Catholic presence althogh I am certain the Catholc church would wish it otherwise. I can't remember the causes of a lot of the poverty in India. Colonalisism and Western economic interests would loom large. Of course Cambodia and Laos where bombed back to the stone age by the USA. Cambodia has a very young population so I would guess without contraception there there could be a population explosion in the coming decades...

    • @TheWorld4all
      @TheWorld4all 9 лет назад +6

      TheMathius90
      dumb logic

    • @milesinnz
      @milesinnz 9 лет назад +3

      *****
      I agree... since "we" wear socks and the poor people in India do not, they must be poor because they do not wear socks. So the answer to their poverty is to send them socks..

    • @Takadhun
      @Takadhun 9 лет назад +1

      Miles Dugmore No., You’re not seeing it. First off, the catholic church’s teachings does not justify why these people are poor, it was a choice they made., in the provinces of philippines you can live a much better life than what was shown here. I truly believe that you haven’t been to PH to say what you just said. Second, those western businesses you were trying to imply does not make sense and logic in anyway, bec the westerners does not want any business put up in such a filthy place they would rather pick a much booming city than that of tondo. Get your facts right.

  • @alkarasaily
    @alkarasaily 5 лет назад +1

    Here's a community that is loving of their family, works hard, respect their women and there is no drug/prostitution involved. I wish i could help this community, my prayers are with them. Allah protect you and your tribe.

  • @arfye74
    @arfye74 4 года назад

    I like Babes a lot; she's spunky and free-spirited. I hope she, her family and everyone in this video will have better days ahead.

  • @Henry_Says
    @Henry_Says 7 лет назад +6

    After minutes of poverty-fighting scenes I'm only saddened by the Catholic doctrine - idolatry; the statue, the dancing gays and the parade. They have been worshiping idols (NOT GOD) which is why they're still stuck in poverty.

  • @dennisonchari1116
    @dennisonchari1116 5 лет назад +7

    my grandma first thing she says when she meets me: why are you so thin???

  • @lucasburdado5086
    @lucasburdado5086 5 лет назад +2

    nawawalan na daw sila ng disiplina,,paanong hindi ka makikipagtulakan eh kulang naman pala ang ibibigay,,may mga hindi makakakuha,,kahit naman ako talagang makikipag unahan ako pag akoy gutom

  • @bualai.beer.promdonchartbu9055
    @bualai.beer.promdonchartbu9055 5 лет назад +1

    I love your country God blessing everyone amen