Vendors struggle to work, fight for survival in General Santos’ sun-baked streets

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Vendors struggle to work, fight for survival in General Santos’ sun-baked streets

GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – Norberto Bores pedals his bicycle in the sweltering streets of General Santos, bearing the weight of not just a box of popsicles but also the burden of survival under the scorching sun.  As he navigates through the city’s deserted lanes, the 75-year-old popsicle vendor shows the struggles faced by many residents amid rising temperatures, where livelihoods are threatened, prices soar, and hope flickers in the face of…