Surviving, barely

(From left) A vendor pushing a cart full of plastic wares in Dasmariñas City, a call center agent riding her scooter to get home from work in Cebu City, and a disabled street dweller navigating the dangerous Gen. Maxilom Ave highway to beg for alms—all trying to survive the so-called new normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has left many without jobs or livelihood. Pond News Asia