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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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"If I don't have one, I'm unable to earn," said Torres, who collects plastic bottles and cardboard. "I'll only earn 30 pesos (54 cents) a day (using sacks) and that's just enough for food. If I have a kariton, I can earn up to 150 pesos."