BEGGARS in Philippines

there are times that i no longer pity them because i can see that the parents are the one instructing their kids to roam around the street and beg for money or food. i do not give anymore money, i always bring biscuits or candies to those begging or for some children cleaning the shoes inside the jeepneys.

I would be truly sad to see this. I have had friends visit poor countries and bring back sad stories such as this. If I was there I would probably give them most of my spending money. They need it more than I would need some silly little trinket to prove I'd been there in the Philippines! Leaving behind some kindness is more important.

Of course you would feel sad that there are people that are really suffering extreme poverty. These people seemed to be hopeless in life and is struggling hard to make things end. But of course, we should be aware that there are syndicates around taking advantage of these people to beg for them. In exchange they are given measly place for them to retire for the night and sometimes given food by these syndicates.

It feels so merciful on them but I have nothing to do about it. If I am rich, I buy lots and give to them free to where they stay and live with dignity. That's my dreams, for this people. But It is unfortunate that I can't help those people. I hope those riches are give them places like what I dreams....

yes i seen them everyda because i am from philippines too... those beggard uve seen on street are lazy..they can work hard and do anything so they wont be beggars... and i hate them...because they can work selling newspaper. or clean the road and work for the government as a cleaner...hehehe....

Very sad, it's so many beggars here in my location. I want to help but I can't because I got only exact money in my pocket everytime I see those beggars. I pray that the time will come that there will be no more beggars in country.

I have walked the streets throughout Bicol Camarines Sur. From living to Ragay and been through Naga City I have seen many homeless children and people. For those that beg or even ask for some money just to have something to eat I don't hesitate to give hand. Even if it is just a bag of pan de sal or something I bought from Jolibees, if a child even asks if he wants it then I wouldn't mind giving him/her the bag. It's tough living in the Philippines to see those that live out in the streets. I remember watching Isang Bandilla or TV Patrol about the homeless that live underground in the subways across Manila. If I could change one thing, or say if one day I did win the lottery, made millions of dollars, I wouldn't hesitate to give a good ransom to those that are in need. Even for families and relatives that I do have in Bicol, I wouldn't mind giving a set of food, clothes, shelter and a place for them to live. What is even more convenient is giving without expecting anything in return. That is how I feel inside when I see my fellow filipinos suffer in the streets of the Philippines.

I feel pity on them, i do share my foods to them but not a money. Our government must do something for them,give them shelter and jobs so that they can buy thier own foods. The government need to help them to start a new life or else they will be hopeless. Happy posting.

Hi kababayan, even here in our place there are many beggars in the street. Yah your right some are mothers with their babies, kids with really a dirty clothers and others sleeping just in the sidewalk. Before when i was working i always see street children outside my workplace. I dont know where are their parents, some i have interviewed said that they have no longer parents, some are run away with their home. Well i hope the officials will address to this problems, i hope street children should be put in a proper place as well as those who sleep in streets.

I do feel so bad about them. Back in India (my native place), we too have a lot of beggers, at temples, in station n all, and we give them whatever change we have when they approach us. Infact in india , we have a lot of religious ocassions, in which we have to give something to beggers on those days, so we go to temple give them whatever possible...