Historian Carlos Celdran explains how the Tondo slum came into existence as the rebel district of Manila.
From: The Slum
Risky Business: Making a living in Manila’s Tondo slum
Faced with daily hardships, making a living is the only way most Tondo residents can ensure they will survive.
26 Sep 2014
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