Poverty, Corruption, Unemployment and Overpopulation Help Cause Instability In Philippines

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - JULY 14: Shacks stacked on top of each other stand out from the financial district of Makati skyline along the polluted Maricaban River in the slums on July 14, 2005 in Pasay City, Manila Philippines. Extreme poverty is commonplace in Manila where corruption, unemployment, and overpopulation are aided by a government policy against birth control pills and condoms. Many are calling for Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to resign since she has been attacked by an election scandal leaving her political future in turmoil. Today she named a new Budget Chief to her staff after many had resigned last week. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)