The Department of Social Work and Development in the National Capital Region distributes food packs and financial support to local vendors barred from selling during the ASEAN Summit in Pasay City.
The Department of Social Work and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) has extended assistance to approximately 30 local vendors in Pasay City who were temporarily prohibited from selling their products due to heightened security measures for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits. On November 8, 2026, the agency distributed family food packs and provided cash grants of 10,000 Philippine pesos each to compensate for the vendors’ lost income during the event. The gatherings were hosted at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), triggering restrictions implemented by local authorities, including the Pasay Traffic and Parking Management Office. As part of broader safety protocols, Malacañang declared November 16 to 18 as special non-working days in Metro Manila. Additionally, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suspended permits for public activities such as fun runs and processions from October 24 to November 20 to ensure security during the summit period. This intervention highlights government efforts to support informal workers who face economic disruptions linked to major international events.
Sources referenced:
- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/1008762/dswd-distributes-food-packs-cash-to-pasay-vendors-affected-by-asean-summit/story/