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Sep 2021
27m 45s

Venturing into the Heart of Manila

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
About this episode
While growing up, Hannah Reyes Morales wasn’t allowed to venture out into the rough streets of Manila, but later her work as a photographer would take her there. In the city’s dark corners, she shed light on the Philippine government’s violent war on drugs and the plight of some of the city’s most vulnerable citizens. For more information on this episode, vi ... Show More
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