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Street life: Manila's homeless find shelter in pushcarts

Pushcarts, known as karitons, are a common sight in the city of more than 13 million people. Often made from scraps of wood, the human-powered carts are used as shelter, storage and a source of income, such as collecting trash to sell to recyclers.

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When it rains, Abawag pulls a clear plastic sheet over the top to keep them dry. Metres away, people eat at restaurants that Abawag will likely never be able to afford.