Karaoke is wildly popular in the Philippines where it's never too early -- or too late -- to grab a microphone and sing a tune.
MANILA — At a busy tricycle terminal in Manila, driver Edgar Soriano slips a coin into a karaoke machine and belts out his favorite song while waiting for passengers.
For as little as P5 a song, many in the poverty-afflicted country can experience a few minutes of joy in the day. "I always sing that song, it's my favorite," said Soriano, wearing a long-sleeved Jordan top and tracksuit pants. She bought the machine to attract customers and it's been a boon to earnings, bringing in as much as P18,000 a month."It entertains them," she said.In a crowded neighborhood in Manila, tricycles deliver karaoke machine casings to stores where they are fitted with speakers, amplifiers and televisions.
The busiest period for the karaoke assembly business is November and December, when Filipinos hold Christmas and New Year parties, said Condez. His shop sells as many as 10 machines a day in those months.
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