People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO
People who live on the streets line up to get food under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program 'Walang Gutom Kitchen,' in Pasay City, on Dec. 26, 2024. The soup kitchen, which opened on Dec. 16, is an initiative by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian which aims to address involuntary hunger and reduce food wastage by turning donated surplus food by hotels, restaurants, and other organizations into hot, nutritious meals. The Walang Gutom Kitchen is open from Dec. 26 to 31 and will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025, New Year’s Day. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

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