On the outskirts of Barangay Tambo in Paranque Philippines shanty's jut up against commercial areas of manufacturing and near the international airport.  Known in the Philippines as squatter areas poverty continues to remain a dominant issue in national and local govenrment. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has been symbolized by radical and risky moves pushing towards faster and more rapid economic growth. In recent years, Arroyo's stance towards economic improvement since 2004 have seen the Philippines re-emerge as one of the growing economies in Southeast Asia...Photo by Jason Doiy.6-15-08
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