VOICED: Philippines' musicians sing their way out of poverty

Joanna, a single mother from the Philippines, hopes to escape poverty by auditioning for a singing job in South Korea. Her current job pays only $3 a night, but she dreams of earning $800 monthly if her demo is approved. Her primary goal is to fund surgery for her son, who has a clubbed foot. Many Filipinos, like Joanna, aspire to sing abroad, but only a few succeed due to the competitive talent pool.

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