Manila's Victims of Misfortune

Yesterday, I decided to go to the grocery store to buy snacks and something to prepare for dinner. It's my first time to walk around the streets of Pasay and I am still coping up with the milieu.
While walking, I saw a young mother feeding her two kids with spaghetti leftovers (photo courtesy of my Sony Ericsson K810i camera phone). I was finally convinced that life is much different here in Manila than in the province of Pampanga. It's a fast-paced environment which leaves you no choice but to strive on your own and work harder. Everyone you meet in the streets seems like 100% of their minds are occupied with thoughts, worries and responsibilities. :(
Poor and malnourished families, especially the children are everywhere begging for food and money to people they meet. I can't believe how the government is dealing with this kind of situation. I think, the authorities should focus more into providing and promoting education to the Filipinos more importantly to the poor communities. Send everyone to school (along with a feeding program) and I am sure we will see progress in the next few years or so.