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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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She began sleeping on the streets while still breastfeeding her baby. "If I were to look for a house we would need to pay rent," Abawag told AFP.