Rosita Erlandes, 60, comforts her son, Percival, 25 who is suffering from tuberculosis at the San Lazaro Hospital.  Percival lost his scholarship upon contracting the disease.  He however, wishes to return to school and finish his studies.  Photo by Melchizedek Maquiso.

Mario Ordonia, 54, is undergoing treatment for tuberculosis at the male ward of the San Lazaro Hospital in the nation's capital.  The ward, which has a 20-bed capacity can double in occupants if the need arises. 

A wide-view of the male tuberculosis ward at San Lazaro Hospital in the city of Manila. 

Edgar Batario, 43, is one of several patients at San Lazaro Hospital's male tuberculosis ward.  The ward, which has a 20-bed capacity, can even double if the need arises.  Batario shares a bed with a fellow patient, Mario Ordonia (seated behind).

Roberto Camacho is one of several patients at San Lazaro Hospital's male tuberculosis ward.  The ward, which has a 20-bed capacity, can even double if the need arises.  Camacho shares a bed with a fellow patient.

A patient's watcher or companion utilizes whatever space she has in between patients' beds to rest.

 A patient undergoes treatment for tuberculosis at the San Lazaro Hospital in the nation's capital.