Getting way, way, way, ahead of myself here. But what about doing a book on the people of Tondo Slum, in Manila, Philippines. It would take years of effort to complete. More thought needed.
From what I have learned, there could be an important story there, one worth chasing down, using the remaining years I have.
Can I incorporate PAGPAG into the project/book title? The Filipino scavenged from garbage food in Tondo. It translates as "Brushed off, dusted off, brushed away." I believe. Sorta like the important people who live there, they are also brushed off, reused. forgotten and thrown.
Guess I should visit first before, I make grand plans!
Note* I plan on using some of the donation money earned from the photos made at the Dump and Under the Freeway in Thailand to help the people of Tondo.
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| Pagpag, photographer unknown. |
