WORLDWIDE | Sunday, 6 November 2011 | Views [1614]
Child labour is common in The Philippines. More than 4 million children work as fisherman, hunters, farmers, factory workers, street vendors, and most commonly as scavengers; collecting recyclable materials and scraps to exchange for cash. Most of these children are male, aged between 10 and 17 years old. Quite often they are the primary income earners for their families, as unemployment is very high. The conditions in which some of these children work are very hazardous. Heavy lifting, physical hazards, and work related injuries are common.
