(Ang kwento ng Bawat Sulok)

A Community Based Paper Analysis

In Partial Fulfillment of the

Bersamina, Ronalyn
Briones, Cressencia
Calo, Lynhard
Dela Cruz, Annedrea
Mendoza, Regine

MR. ANGELO A. SERENA

12-HUMSS/GAS [Section]
FEBRUARY, 2025

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INTRODUCTION
This topic being discussed and showing where people sleep under the bridge
demonstrates how difficult life is. Poverty in the Philippines is a complex issue
influenced by a number of factors, including economic inequality, corruption, and limited
access to education. The disparity in income across regions and industries creates
significant barriers for many Filipinos, limiting their opportunities for advancement;
many of them simply need assistance and can get up. Try to feel and understand pain, not
the word but the feeling, and not just one type of pain, but all of them, and you will
understand the world. Pain connects everything in the world.Many people without
housing have few options for where to sleep. Shelters may be overcrowded, unsafe, or
have rules they cannot follow, forcing them to seek refuge in public places. People
become homeless for a variety of reasons.Homelessness exists in every country in the
world. Homelessness cannot be precisely measured due to a lack of reliable statistics.
Social causes of housing insecurity and homelessness include a lack of affordable
housing, poverty, and unemployment, as well as life events that push people into
homelessness many people become homeless because they can no longer afford the
rent.States are not required to provide a beautiful home to everyone experiencing
homelessness for free, but they must ensure that everyone has access to basic shelter and
housing. Such housing must be safe, adequate, and affordable for the concerned
individual or family, as well as provide adequate privacy. Ensuring access to a collective
emergency shelter is a sufficient immediate response to a loss of housing, but it will fail
to meet human rights obligations if such a shelter is used as a long-term
solution.Affordable housing refers to housing for individuals or families with "low"
income. As an alternative, many governments have subsidized the private sector's
development of low-cost housing. Granting development tax credits, waiving
development levies and taxes, and providing rent-geared-to-income assistance, either
through a housing initiative or directly to individuals, have all been tried as ways to
encourage for-profit developers to build or continue to provide housing for low-income
families. Poverty is linked to issues like limited access to education, healthcare, and basic
necessities.

BODY/ ANALYSIS
“Bahay-Bahayan sa Ilalim ng Tulay” (Shanties Under the Bridge) paints a clear picture of
urban poverty and social inequality in the Philippines. It shows the tough lives of people

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living under bridges, forced into makeshift homes because they can't find affordable
places to live. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home, as highlighted in the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but those in bridge settlements lack even this
basic need. They endure unsafe environments, have no clean water, and struggle with
poor sanitation. This situation reflects how the government has failed to protect the
dignity of its citizens. From a social justice angle, these communities face ongoing
neglect and discrimination. Instead of offering lasting solutions, like affordable housing
or job opportunities, authorities often carry out evictions that leave families without
proper relocation options. This only worsens the inequality and keeps the cycle of
poverty going. To achieve social justice, the government needs to provide equal chances
for everyone, including access to good housing, healthcare, and education. Participatory
development is all about getting communities involved in finding solutions to their own
challenges. When it comes to informal settlers, solutions imposed from the top down by
the government often miss the mark because they don't take into account what the people
really need or think. An encouraging example of this approach is when communities lead
housing initiatives. Here, residents work hand-in-hand with local authorities, non-profits,
and businesses to create affordable and lasting homes. By including the community in
talks about where to relocate, job programs, and city planning, these efforts become truly
driven by the people they affect. Plus, when communities have a say in governance, it can
make a big difference in getting essential services like clean water, electricity, and waste
management, ultimately making life better for informal settlers. Women living in these
informal settlements are also more exposed to violence based on their gender, health
problems, and exploitation in the workplace. Their difficulties increase due to limited
access to maternal and reproductive healthcare. To foster gender equality, it’s important
to focus on empowering women, improving their access to education, and creating job
opportunities. Groups that advocate for women's rights in these struggling communities
play a key role in overcoming these obstacles and helping women gain equal chances to
better their lives.

The video documentary depicts people who live under the bridge, demonstrating their
hardships and how they overcome them in everyday life. The video depicts the life
situation of Aling nelda and her daughter Janelle. According to Aling nelda, they are
under the bridge because they do not have enough money, which is why Janelle did not
attend high school. according to Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
every citizen has the right to access education, it's our human right to go to school,

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parents have a legal and moral obligation to send their children to school, ensuring they
receive an education, as it is considered a fundamental right for every child and a crucial
part of their development.
LITERATURE REVIEW
A study called "Buhay sa Ilalim ng Tulay" (Life Under the Bridge) by 12 HUMSS 5
gives us a glimpse into the life of a family living under a bridge in Quezon City. It shares
their daily challenges and their way of life as part of the larger community. On a wider
scale, the article "Informal Settlements in the Philippines: Patterns and Trends" looks at
how informal settlements have grown due to fast urban development and economic
changes. It points out that the lack of affordable housing and jobs in cities forces people
to find homes in places that are not suitable, like under bridges.Both studies stress the
importance of doing more research and taking action to help families living under bridges
and in other informal areas across the country.Poverty, urbanization, and insufficient
housing regulations are the primary causes of homelessness in the Philippines, according
to research on the issue. Additionally, the studies link the health, social, and economic
issues that homeless people confront to the limitations of government efforts to solve the
epidemic. Congestion and a lack of available space in the city cause financial, health, and
housing problems for informal settlers in the Quirino Bridge. It is a narrow concrete
stretch with about 100 families from all across the country. Hot and cramped living
quarters are provided by scrap wood shelters that are suspended from the ceiling. They
improvise, utilizing living rooms as dining rooms for meals and thinking about how to
live at night when the sound of the rushing water below is drowned out by the noise of
the trucks above. To overcome their obstacles, these settlers must integrate.

CONCLUSION
More than just providing housing, addressing homelessness is a moral obligation to
address the root causes of inequality and ensure equitable access to resources.
Homelessness is a matter of justice rather than merely compassion, according to ethical
frameworks such as those provided by the National Health Care for the Homeless
Council, since systemic issues often restrict chances to oppressed groups while unfairly
benefiting others. Because it is a reflection of institutional failures that directly violate
fundamental rights, homelessness is significant for social justice and human rights.
People who are homeless often face violations of their right to suitable housing, which
does not help with inequality for equitable access to resources. Addressing homelessness
from human rights and social justice.

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