A girl begs for alms in Makati City. The number of beggars and street people asking for alms is expected to increase as Christmas nears. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIAA girl begs for alms in Makati City. The number of beggars and street people asking for alms is expected to increase as Christmas nears. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIAA girl begs for alms in Makati City. The number of beggars and street people asking for alms is expected to increase as Christmas nears. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIAA girl begs for alms in Makati City. The number of beggars and street people asking for alms is expected to increase as Christmas nears. PHOTOS BY J. GERARD SEGUIA