The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed financial assistance and family food packs to 30 vendors in Pasay City whose livelihoods will be temporarily disrupted by security restrictions for the 2026 ASEAN Summit.
The assistance was distributed on Sunday, November 8, through the DSWD Field Office-National Capital Region (NCR), ahead of the summit scheduled for November 15 to 18.
Each affected vendor received Php 10,000 in cash assistance to help offset potential income losses during the temporary suspension of their vending activities.
The beneficiaries also received family food packs (FFPs) to help meet their households’ basic food needs while the security measures are in effect.
The DSWD provided a total of Php 300,000 in cash assistance to the 30 vendors, excluding the value of the food packs.
According to the agency, the assistance recognizes the economic impact of heightened security arrangements on small vendors who depend on daily sales for their livelihood.
The temporary restrictions are part of security preparations for the ASEAN Summit, which is expected to bring regional leaders and delegates to Pasay City.
The DSWD said the assistance was provided in recognition of the affected vendors’ circumstances, in line with the Marcos administration’s efforts to support vulnerable sectors during major national and international events.
The intervention aims to provide immediate financial relief and help affected families manage their daily expenses during the temporary interruption of their businesses.
