Is it true that the Philippines has a high number of homeless children compared to other countries?

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Is it true that the Philippines has a high number of homeless children compared to other countries? If so, what factors contribute to this issue in the Philippines?

On the streets of Manila, Philippines, when night falls, you can always see a group of children huddled under cardboard boxes or worn blankets.

Their eyes flash with fatigue and desire under the dim street lights, as if silently telling a forgotten story.

These homeless children, whose number increases year by year, hide a complex and heartbreaking reality.

The story begins with a little boy named Juan. Juan originally lived in a small village on the outskirts of Manila, and his family relied on his father's fishing for a living.

However, a sudden typhoon destroyed their house and took away his father's fishing boat. The disaster relief funds promised by the government have not yet arrived, while local officials drive brand new cars and live in luxurious villas.

Juan's father tried to ask the government for help, but was asked to "manage relationships" every time.

In desperation, the family could only move to the city, hoping to find a ray of hope.

The city did not bring them hope. Juan's parents set up stalls on the street to barely make a living, but the high rent and ubiquitous "protection fees" made them overwhelmed.

In the end, Juan's parents decided to send him to the streets, hoping that he could survive by begging or picking up garbage.

Juan became one of the countless homeless children on the streets of Manila.

The fate of these children is inseparable from the social structure of the Philippines.

Corruption and embezzlement are like an invisible knife that cuts social fairness. Funds that should have been used for poverty alleviation and education are often pocketed by officials.

Class differentiation makes it even more difficult for the lower-class people to turn over. The rich are getting richer, but the poor can hardly get even basic living security.

The lack of educational resources also deprives these children of the opportunity to change their destiny. Many of them have never even stepped into the school gate.

In every corner of Manila, there are countless children like him, whose future is ruthlessly devoured by corruption, embezzlement and class differentiation.