A startling photo of a woman emerging from a sewer in Manila’s bustling financial district has gone viral, exposing the harsh reality of the city’s "mole people"—homeless individuals forced to live in underground tunnels. The image, captured by an amateur photographer, highlights the extreme measures some take to survive in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies, where inequality remains stark.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just a shocking visual—it’s a stark reminder of how economic growth often leaves the most vulnerable behind. In a city like Manila, where luxury skyscrapers tower over makeshift shelters, stories like these force us to confront who gets left in the shadows. It’s a wake-up call about urban poverty, and why "out of sight" shouldn’t mean "out of mind."