MANILA, Philippines - Using his 35 mm compact film camera, young photographer Buck Pago aims to show the difficulties of raising a family in a country ridden with social and economic problems.

His exhibit, titled Uncertainty, features shots that reflect different issues in the Philippines that need to be addressed such as overpopulation, lack of food security, and inadequate employment, among many others.

It is available for viewing at the Manila Collective at Shop 66 in Cubao X, Quezon City until December 21, 2010.

One of Buck Pago's photos. Credit: Manila Collective

Pago, 25, is a young father who learned the hard way when it comes to raising a family.

Through his photos, he aims to tell the public that his story is not new -- that it remains a problem in poorer and less educated households.

"The photos represent the different phases of the Philippines' problems on population growth, from the personal to social, economic to cultural. This continuing project, though dark and abominable, tells many stories and shows a preamble of a country's uncertain future," Manila Collective said.

Flashback

The Ayala Alabang Camera Club (AACC), meanwhile, pays tribute to the photographic excellence and artistry of its members with a photo exhibit that will run until next week.

Titled Flashback: Top Pix of 2010, the exhibit features 104 photos chosen from the club's 2010 monthly themed contests and on-the-spot shoots. Themes include contemporary colors, alternative perspective, love, bubbles or droplets, elections, minimum depth of field, high key and advertisement.

It is available for viewing at the Home Zone of the Alabang Town Center until November 21, 2010.

A photo by J Capucion. Credit: AACC

A photo by Mikel Pineda. Credit: AACC

"The club's dynamic members come from diverse disciplines and backgrounds, and yet, are drawn together by a common passion and interests," the AACC said in a statement.

It continued, "The 'camera-derie' that pervades each club activity makes AACC a unique and interesting home for professional and amateur or hobbyist photographers in this part of south Manila."

Last month, AACC held a photo exhibit with the ADHD Society of the Philippines, as well as photo coverages of events and civic projects of partners such as the Alabang Town Center and the Ayala Alabang Village Association.