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Gold fever has struck thousands of people over the years wherever the precious metal has been found. Masbate Province in the Philippines is no exception. It’s said to be sitting on a pot of gold, yet it remains the second poorest province in the country. Even children are sent down the mines, hoping to dig up a fortune. We visited Masbate Province and went down the mines with the children to see how they dug for gold. It’s dangerous stuff. We also spoke with the local mayor about ways of combatting the problem.