Living in Graveyards: Why Some People in Philippines Are Living With the Dead

Summary

The video script discusses the socio-economic challenges in the Philippines, particularly focusing on the rapid urbanization and the growth of slums in Manila. It highlights the plight of the people who, after the 1980s EDSA Revolution, moved from rural areas to cities in search of better lives, only to end up in illegal settlements. The script also touches on the country's economic growth, population explosion, and the government's efforts to relocate slum dwellers to redeveloped areas, reflecting the complex interplay between progress and social infrastructure.

Takeaways

• 🏛️ The script discusses the end of the Marcos regime in the Philippines in the mid-1980s and the subsequent migration of farmers to cities like Manila in search of better living conditions.
• 🏢 Due to the lack of funds, these migrants often resorted to building illegal slums in urban areas, which contributed to the expansion of slum areas and encroachment on public spaces.
• 📈 The Philippine economy experienced a boom with foreign investment and the growth of the manufacturing industry, leading to a rapid increase in the population, which surpassed 20 million people.
• 🚫 The rapid economic growth, common in developing countries, often left the lower strata of society behind, with many not benefiting from the economic prosperity but instead living in poor conditions and increasing the number of impoverished people.
• 🏚️ The '9+ Cemetery' is highlighted as an example of an illegal slum where, as of 2014, about 6,000 people were said to be living among gravestones.
• 👥 The script introduces Juliet, a community worker, who guides the narrator through the slum, providing insights into the lives of the residents.
• 🏘️ The '9+ Cemetery' is a place where lower-income families use concrete boxes stacked above ground for burials, rather than traditional in-ground burials, due to the inability to afford inherited family plots.
• 📜 The lease for these 'tomb' boxes is typically for five years, after which the remains are exhumed and cremated to make room for new occupants.
• 👷‍♂️ The script mentions the job of digging up human remains in the cemetery, illustrating the harsh realities faced by some residents.
• 🌆 Despite the challenging environment, the 'cemetery town' is depicted as vibrant, with children playing, people socializing, and a sense of community life amidst the gravestones.
• 🛣️ The rapid development of the residents in the '9+ Cemetery' and the inability of the government to control it is highlighted, suggesting a victimization by the very growth they contribute to.

Q & A

What significant event occurred in the 1980s that affected the Philippines?

The significant event was the EDSA Revolution in the mid-1980s, which put an end to the long-standing military regime and corrupt dictatorship.

Why did farmers move to big cities like Manila after the revolution?

Farmers moved to big cities like Manila in search of better living conditions, as they were no longer under the strict regulations that had previously confined them to rural areas.

What was the consequence of the farmers' lack of funds for establishing their lives in the city?

The lack of funds led them to create illegal slums throughout the city, contributing to the expansion of urban slum areas.

How did the influx of people into cities affect public spaces like parks?

The increase in urban population led to the encroachment of public spaces like parks by people seeking places to live.

What economic changes occurred in the Philippines due to foreign investment and the growth of the manufacturing industry?

The economy of the Philippines experienced a rapid rise, with the population explosively growing to over 20 million people.

What issues arose from the rapid economic growth in the Philippines?

The rapid economic growth led to a situation where not everyone benefited; instead, it resulted in a growing number of people living in poor conditions and increasing the size of the impoverished class.

What is the living situation in the '9+' cemetery as of 2014?

As of 2014, it is reported that about 6,000 people live among the gravestones in the '9+' cemetery, which is an illegal slum.

What is the occupation of the people living in the '9+' cemetery?

Some residents, like the family mentioned in the script, work as community workers, while others have jobs such as digging out human bones daily.

What is the system of burial in the '9+' cemetery?

The '9+' cemetery uses a system where concrete boxes are stacked above ground instead of traditional burials. The graves are leased for five years, and once the lease is up, the remains are removed and the space is reused.

What challenges do the residents of the '9+' cemetery face in their daily lives?

Residents face challenges such as overcrowding, poor sanitation, and the constant presence of death and decay due to their proximity to the graves.

What is the government's plan for the residents of the '9+' cemetery and other slum areas?

The government has announced plans to relocate the residents of the '9+' cemetery and other slum areas to a redeveloped area further away from Manila, in an attempt to clear the slums.

Outlines

00:00

🏙️ Urban Migration and Slum Conditions

The script discusses the aftermath of the 1980s EDSA Revolution in the Philippines, which ended a long period of military rule and corrupt dictatorship. Following the revolution, farmers left their heavily regulated rural areas in search of better lives in metropolitan areas like Manila. Lacking the funds to establish themselves, they built illegal slums throughout the city. As the urban population grew, slums expanded, leading to people encroaching on public spaces like parks. The Philippine economy has been growing due to foreign investment and the development of the manufacturing industry, but this rapid growth has left many behind, increasing the number of people living in poor conditions. One such slum, the 9+ Cemetery, is home to about 6,000 people living among gravestones as of 2014. The script also introduces Juliet, a community worker who guides the visitors through the area.

05:03

🌳 Life in the 'Cemetery Slum'

This paragraph delves into the unique living conditions of the 'Cemetery Slum,' where the lower class, unable to afford traditional burial plots, use inherited graves. Instead of underground burials, they stack concrete boxes above ground, leasing the graves for five years. The process involves removing the remains when the lease is up, cremating them, and making space for new occupants. The script paints a vivid picture of life in the slum, with people going about their daily routines, children playing, and community activities taking place amidst the graves.

10:03

👶 The Challenges of Raising Children in the Slum

The script focuses on the concerns surrounding child-rearing in the slum environment, specifically mentioning a 17-year-old girl who is two months pregnant. It raises questions about the future of the children growing up in such conditions and whether they will be able to escape the cycle of poverty and have better opportunities in life.

15:10

🏗️ The Impact of Rapid Urban Development

This section of the script addresses the rapid urban development in Manila and its consequences. The city's growth is described as uncontrollable, even by the government, and it has led to various social issues, including a significant population explosion. The residents of the 'Cemetery Slum' and others like them are victims of this development, which has outpaced the social infrastructure, creating a distorted product of rapid economic growth and inadequate support systems.

20:13

🏚️ Government Initiatives and Community Displacement

The final paragraph discusses the government's plan to clear the slums and relocate the residents of the 'Cemetery Slum' to a redevelopment area further away from Manila. It raises concerns about the feasibility of such initiatives and the impact on the community, suggesting that despite the government's efforts, the residents may still be left behind and their lives disrupted.

🎬 Reflections on the Slum's Reality

The script concludes with a reflection on the reality of the slum, capturing the essence of the community's struggle and resilience. It includes emotional reactions to the conditions, such as laughter and music, symbolizing the complex mix of emotions experienced by those living in the slum.

Keywords

💡Slum

A slum refers to a heavily populated urban area characterized by substandard housing and squalor. In the context of the video, slums are depicted as a result of rapid urban migration by people seeking better lives, which has led to the creation of illegal settlements in Manila. The script mentions '違法スラム' (illegal slums) being constructed by people who could not afford to establish themselves in the city.

💡Economic Growth

Economic growth is the increase in the production of goods and services of an economy over a period of time. The video discusses the Philippines' economy experiencing a 'うなぎのぼり状態' (rapid growth), which is a metaphor for a swift and continuous increase. However, this growth is also shown to have negative consequences, such as the widening gap between the rich and the poor.

💡Urbanization

Urbanization is the process of migration from rural to urban areas, resulting in the growth of larger cities. The script refers to the movement of '農民たち' (farmers) to Manila, seeking better living conditions, which is a prime example of urbanization and its impact on the city's infrastructure and social dynamics.

💡Cemetery

A cemetery is a place where deceased individuals are buried, typically in marked graves. The video mentions 'ラバ+墓地' (Payatas Cemetery), which is a unique slum community built among graves, illustrating the extreme living conditions some people face due to lack of space and resources.

💡Poverty

Poverty is the state of being extremely poor, lacking the means to meet basic needs such as food, clean water, and shelter. The video script describes the living conditions in the slums and the '貧困層' (impoverished class), highlighting the struggle for survival in a rapidly growing economy that has not benefited everyone equally.

💡Social Infrastructure

Social infrastructure refers to the physical and organizational structures that support the day-to-day functions of a society, such as housing, healthcare, and education. The video implies that the rapid economic growth in the Philippines has outpaced the development of social infrastructure, leading to '取り残され' (being left behind) by certain segments of the population.

💡Community Worker

A community worker is an individual who is actively involved in helping and supporting the community, often in areas of social need. The script introduces 'コミュニティワーカー' (community worker) Juliet, who guides the viewer through the Payatas Cemetery, showing the role of community workers in supporting marginalized populations.

💡Housing Crisis

A housing crisis occurs when there is a significant lack of affordable and adequate housing for a large portion of the population. The video touches on the issue of '生活を確立する資金がなかった' (lack of funds to establish a living), leading to the creation of illegal slums as a response to the housing crisis in Manila.

💡Population Explosion

Population explosion refers to a rapid increase in the number of individuals in a population. The video mentions the '国の人口は爆発的に増え' (country's population explosively increased), which has contributed to the strain on resources and infrastructure, exacerbating issues like poverty and inadequate housing.

💡Eviction

Eviction is the act of legally removing a person from a property. The script refers to the government's plan to '墓地の住民を立ち退かせ' (evict the cemetery residents), indicating the challenges faced by slum dwellers and the government's efforts to address the issue of informal settlements.

💡Development

Development in this context refers to economic and social progress, often associated with industrial growth and investment. The video mentions '海外からの投資や製造業の発展' (investment from abroad and the development of the manufacturing industry), which has contributed to the economic growth but also to the disparities and challenges faced by the lower-income population.

Highlights

The EDSA Revolution in the mid-1980s marked the end of long-standing military rule and corrupt dictatorship.

After the revolution, farmers sought better living conditions in metropolitan areas like Manila due to strict regulations in rural areas.

The lack of funds for establishing life in the city led to the creation of illegal slums throughout urban areas.

The rapid increase in urban dwellers contributed to the expansion of slums and encroachment on public spaces.

The Philippine economy experienced a boom with foreign investments and the growth of the manufacturing industry.

Despite economic growth, the rapid pace left many behind, with the benefits not being evenly distributed among the population.

In the 9+ cemetery, an estimated 6,000 people were living among tombstones as of 2014, highlighting the issue of illegal settlements.

Community workers like Juliet are navigating the complexities of life in these slum communities.

The unique living situation in the 9+ cemetery, where people live among ancestral graves, is a result of an inability to purchase traditional burial plots.

The lease agreement for the graves in the 9+ cemetery lasts for five years, after which the remains are exhumed and the space is reused.

Despite the challenging living conditions, the community within the cemetery is vibrant, with children playing and people socializing.

The government's plan to relocate the cemetery residents to a redevelopment area further away from Manila has been announced.

The rapid economic growth and the fragile social infrastructure have created distortions in society, as seen in the slum communities.

The slum communities are developing at a pace that the government struggles to control, leading to various social issues.

The Philippines is facing a serious issue of population explosion, which is further exacerbated by the rapid growth of slum communities.

Transcripts

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1980年代半ばエジサ革命によって終止符が打たれた

長年の軍事政権と腐敗した独裁政治ん

革命後農民たちはかつて厳しい規制が敷かれていた地方を出てよりよい生活の場を求め

マニラのような大都市に移住した

生活を確立する資金がなかった彼らがとった行動

それは街の至る所に違法スラムを作り上げることだった

都市移り住む人の数が増えスラムを拡大の1等をたどる

その結果人々はポチなどの公共の場所にも進出することになる

犬年海外からの投資や製造業の発展によりフィリピンの経済がうなぎのぼり状態

国の人口は爆発的に増え真似だの総人口は2000万人を超えるまでに至ったん

しかし他の発展途上国でも見られるようにペースの速すぎる成長に変更層は取り残され

てしまう場合が多い

言葉に等においては皆が経済成長の恩恵を受けるのではなく単に劣悪な生活環境の中で

生きる

貧困層の数を増やしてしまっている

そんな違法スラムの一つである9分+墓地では2014年現在約6000人が墓石の間

で暮らしていると言われる

[笑い]

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なぼ鳥栖に到着した私たちはコミュニティワーカーとして働くジュリエットにこちらを

案内してもらうことにした

排水中俳優関節

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フェスな東端に今ティラーもな場合に行くのに

render おーだー funny car モンティプライドマーティンガー

ディスプリン# summer そう

one by one 椅子ポーターハウス ta パラディつのスタートミラー

soapbox community web lp ポスター to tomo ni

ああああセンサーインターフェイスグリーンホーン

3戦プレイ私のペラバードちゃさあまあ

思い出しはが d 棟アポセットしたのだったラバーを

おかしいな膝友会などソーリーと生写メにらあああ

オナオナパティにラリーと後ボコボラン

たポーシャ貸さなきゃろさんなんてラバー押せばやんから条4話なかパパ大したの場合

voodoo パーティー

no see this ピーボ健康ん

barbie js オーベロンスターポレーションターポリンガーンという

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鍋がプレイストリー ba にヘイレンまでが選んだ場所中から20

a 社の板ページ引っ越す会系ハーン

で as フィリング pur 阿部だねがー

鍋騒動ビリケンシーンでんしてでジャスティンギター

voodoo

face たー坊んす

青鹿正 this パウダーヘ

1 the guardian 前サーブを出すなやタンタン神だが越田芸者さあ煌4

ダボスプーンやっぱライクイーンがまでな tips

エロぱぎディディモ店を回りだという三者難やん

あーシャバ pere ラブリバーエディション4ああっ

ば3ターンソーラーかなじゃあ早々のディナーへ

ブランシェ位

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あのーはバリューラーの今が馬体さらにラカシージャネーナしねえ

結構匂いがやっぱり強いね

ラバ+墓地は主に先祖代々継承するタイプの墓を買うことができない

下層階級によって使用されている

地中に埋葬するのではなく地上にコンクリート製の箱を重ねていく仕組みだ

墓を5年のリース契約となっており

ご覧立つというコツは取り出され焼却され新しい利用証その空きスペースを使うことに

なっている

この墓地に妻子とともに住む丸ドレッドをここで毎日

人骨を掘り出すという仕事についてい

鍋日もワキガじゃん暗い家のフェチ女悪いと思う

アーチ番地いい出るよう

うね d でを折り返す回ぞ

多摩地区やっちゃいけねぇ2

右腕レーダーぷたブータンです

ここ

ピザ鳩は薄まりへ40th e-mail me

hp 作 e 5レースや嘘膿盆スキャンスター

もうどん5 s 市村山またいい

じゃピークはパリッ

な方がいれば

持った

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持った

25ん

重税を ana も市の馬入所園児スネークはいいね

武者にあなたというボサ子のが飛んでもらってパパください

これぞところが親もポリープもべ安心院あるナウドってラーズあれ

アペニンアートル顔

布谷ターボ日は黒トリュフもドリフターズコンビが爆速用にブルー

サスまあ大部分

エンディングやっぱりーなー

w

自分逆走か良いだろうん

なるほどカピスに喋ってるん

青 g に寿命 jica ビターピディ

どんぐりティエルコンリーダー

満タンにもう方はあれば首ねー

沼へ

ボディ事があるのが寿司なっ

なんとマルってい

のんたんさん

レーサーを立て上げのばガーデン

あぶなボムある

ハギレばた顔で兄ぽん蔵浮遊

フレン上で結構言うな大村んだん

パワースター

word で旗 fc

アプすげーなんだよッ

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んでぱん

まあヴァンパイアし馬場たり

なあもいっ

良いやっぱ dcc 兄9アンダー

ino パダピーリング e 6 e

ジュークイングライブ dvd なるいいですか

です私はー主じゃ凡走あそぼんソロンズの本

お母さんです

ああああああ

売られ本当4

安倍政治をブラダー s かえりー

崩壊

pas d いいん

ディーエヌエーなるほどおっさーんも広め新本

ani

r 2

3ハゲグッズピンズんですよっちつだ

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ファミールが sandaime

ban するですいいね

スザンヌの

んじゃ兄弟ですね

ゾンビゲーなんです

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none

b 12歳母がベッジ

yes ear ウェッジ4 a

アダピト断裁ああ

メイト vipper

キャランサーっと意味まあ版業

アンマーば空神からをた本たりと surly 草太郎だなぁスペース

手間ばかりというもの芭蕉ラン

一問ながじゃれある

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弊社なるべく dje ほっ

はーい

tai

alejandro

ware

b 00 ar

ある意味そう多くなまたが d 10日星4位

舐められたんだ

パパになっていまいか

名前どうですかー

おちゃねー ja おおいたお礼

ブーブー eje

あっ滅ぼ選びよしっ

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usj へ

デルバーバイバーイわっはっは

酒際波

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muta

いいいいいっ

んいっ

me

ん

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丸1日ラボ+墓地で過ごしてみて私はまだこの場所をどういう言葉で表現していいか

分からなかっ

ただひとついえるのは社会のエッジに位置する彼らのコミュニティ

スプロール化するマニラをよそに墓の中だけで完結しているように感じたということ

悪臭足の踏み場がないほどの混みな

積み重なった人物

陽が高いうちはショッキングに感じられたそれらのものは

医学で涼しい空気が漂うになる

それぞれのシューターから顔をだし広場に集まってくる人たちの光景に溶け込んでいっ

た

子どもたちは者出会いは通う男たちがギャンブルやバスケットボールに応じる

その他の人々は涼しい空気を楽しみながらおしゃべりに花を咲かせるぞ

墓の中の街は活気に満ちあふれていた

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ああああああ

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ni

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ni

ああああああ

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しぐんだ cm デーですフェラーリことをキャッシュダンス

ん

bel

うーむ

の

den

絵柄子ですわえっなのです

s は far ダース効率です

ラボ+墓地に足を踏み入れた瞬間まず最初に目につくもの

それはそこら中を走り回る子供の皿

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こういう

人間らが理由だ

現在妊娠2ヶ月という17歳の少女

マリエールにこの場所で子育てをすることに対して心配事はないか話を聞いた

how 音がビンディング風られない方が合ってる

queen って言うしスポンジいうちょっと端をどり術のでいう

シオンんまたポップユンガーというとバグパパおいしい並んでぺろぺろ終えたのまた

いっ

今のまたにするだと

無事ドイツ不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不不民選

で行目細い

日

線エラプの不具合

前方ほしい

穂が化けるいたと将来なくなって言ったら所もが辞めたの

ん

多分 spac もおりあれば釈迦ミラー

さあ馬が取り乱すたのでていた感もありません

それでいるところです頭で中でください

んでぃ水素でコスタ導くはいけません

pou dou dou ね

web 15分ずつはまらない

スバ伊良湖信号 re

ああああああ

dj ん

拭いパパした

たいなともいいよ

60さあ歳の炉シートも80年代初期アバ+墓地に最初に住み始めた12日低た

組2ミートがミラン良さロンさあのさぁさぁルーマンまらー皆たぁまラームの場合

まずまたリリーとんはぁもう徘徊者 province だこれベンチャーガチャ裏金

なるもんはい

文ますなもてパリとかやっぱあの婆母姦テンダープラン

油母のフォア約ん

ハーレーんがメリット1プレイ胸がむばいい

あな棒ハイウェイ

淫乱もあのなぁ民藝とぷるぷる今この中目黒くれました

郷原んばーい

あの雨に区にあるが見えるオープン日

じゃないんだおー

止められ万人

n ラーメン d テクニックイザナミなミンギとたラグ

3万人韓方強い神ラマラパンもいい子脈無い

戦線でもラーメンてミーティアんだのようなピストル紙が入ったやろ

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村上まあお腹にまた不安やもがかパテー込んでがアポやんっ

コラムガール毎日さーん

ああああああああ

表面上ラバ+の住人たちは政府でさえもコントロールしきれないスピードで発展を

遂げるこの国のさまざまな芝要請を被ることになって被害者であると言えるだろう

そしてこのような人々は深刻な人口爆発問題を抱えるこの国で今この瞬間もものすごい

スピードで増え続けているのだ

結局のところなボスます急な経済成長とそれを支えきれない脆弱な社会インフラが

もたらした

歪みの産物なのかもしれない

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だピラティス e re re re re re

ran onair

そして今当地の及ばない方スラムを一掃するため地方政府は墓地の住民を立ち退かせ

マニラからさらに離れた再開発地区に移住させる計画を発表した

減塩明ることないです

あーさろん後にはこんなん

まだ中も利用している

隙間ネコグアバ毛穴マン神

提案神秘リンクを張るをいます友達あるまだピッチャーネリーと肌のもアイスや

バーでおられまががこの世界今人が上げもう if 度メールまどかでただけよ

ガーターぼっこしゅんくら小麦問題はダイナポカビビビッ

媚薬は否めないのもに参加メって言ってるん

大ラーメンん

[音楽]

シャドウ見せ男性だったらもうしゃーねー

是非れているん

なんか麻雀からっ

あればじゃないかなん

必ずん

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帳簿外でいただく d l だいぶ百種位

new んだぜ立ってるからだろこのバイバイカンカンかが違ってなったりスポンサー

もまだ遊びなぜ皆さんがで骨があれば拉致もじゃないと同じません

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[笑い]

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[笑い]

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ムービーほっ

ん

えっ