Remember that depending on the amount of statistical juggling done, 30-50 million Filipinos fall below poverty level. Which is set at less than US$1.4/day (with sufficient juggling by gov at below $1.2 even).

And minimum wage in the capital is currently around $130, which includes food allowances and de facto travel expenses. Only one breadwinner in many households/families.

But trike drivers and jeepney drivers take home less than minimum wage. Working often 12-14hrs long days. A trike driver banks net around $1.7/day.