Life Among the Dead: Manila's Cemetery Slum

Thousands of Filipinos call Manila North Cemetery home, living amid graves due to poverty.

Approximately 6,000 people reside in Manila North Cemetery, one of the largest and oldest cemeteries in the Philippine capital.
Residents maintain graves in exchange for the right to live on cemetery grounds, a practice driven by economic necessity.
The cemetery transforms during the 'Undas' holidays, as hundreds of thousands visit to honor deceased relatives.
Despite the eerie environment, the cemetery community maintains cleanliness and basic amenities like shops and prepaid Wi-Fi.
Efforts to relocate residents have been met with mixed feelings, as many hope for better living conditions and job opportunities.