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A dancer, a model and a fighter dream of overcoming their harsh realities to achieve wealth and success beyond the slum.
Staying fit and healthy is not easy in a slum, and many residents must perform a delicate balancing act to get by.
During election season in Manila, politicians are out fishing for votes, but the locals are not all convinced.
As a birth attendant advocating for family planning, Remy is on the frontline of Tondo's battle with overcrowding.
The UN predicts that by 2050, one in three people will live in a slum. But what determines where you live and how does your environment shape your health, hopes and prospects? In a special season of coverage, Al Jazeera explores our relationships with the places we call home. The six-part documentary series The Slum introduces the residents of Tondo - the most densely populated and least developed part of Manila - as they strive for success against the odds.