Spatial Inequality in Manila: A Case Study of (Un)Caring Urban Ethics in Jaime Cardinal Sin Village and the Manila North Cemetery
摘要
This chapter explores the lived manifestations of a particular spatial inequality in two Manila neighbourhoods. Taking the notion of the ethics of (un)care as a spatially reinforced phenomenon, the chapter argues that the living conditions in Jaime Cardinal Sin Village and the Manila North Cemetery tell a tale of an urban area that cultivates, on one hand, a caring environment, and on the other, the forgetfulness of a global city. The chapter concludes by reflecting on the potential of a bottom-up, solidarity-based urban citizenship in navigating spatial inequalities. With state recognition and support, this enduring social capital offers a pathway towards a kinder form of sustainability—one that is shaped and co-owned by the residents, cognisant of inherent interconnectedness.