The ₱10,000 DSWD aid for vendors affected by the 49th ASEAN Summit aims to provide financial relief to more than 1,000 workers whose livelihoods have been disrupted by temporary vending restrictions in Baclaran, Parañaque. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is also distributing family food packs to help affected households cope with the temporary loss of income.

The assistance aims to help vendors in Baclaran, Parañaque, whose livelihoods have been disrupted by temporary restrictions on street vending ahead of the international event.

According to reports, affected vendors will receive ₱10,000 in financial assistance, along with family food packs, to help them cope with the temporary loss of income.

The restrictions were implemented as part of security preparations for the ASEAN Summit, which the Philippines is hosting under its 2026 chairmanship. Several areas, including portions of Roxas Boulevard and nearby roads, were affected by the temporary vending restrictions.

For many vendors, particularly those who depend on daily sales to support their families, the suspension of their businesses has created financial difficulties.

However, questions have also emerged regarding the distribution of the promised assistance. A TV5 report on November 11 featured Baclaran vendors who said they had not yet received financial aid despite being affected by the restrictions.

The DSWD has also been distributing assistance to affected vendors in Pasay. Previous distributions reportedly included ₱10,000 cash assistance and food packs for qualified beneficiaries.

The government has coordinated with local authorities to identify affected vendors and facilitate the distribution of assistance.

The development highlights the economic challenges faced by small vendors during major government-hosted international events, particularly those whose daily earnings depend on access to busy commercial areas.

As the ASEAN Summit approaches, affected vendors are hoping to receive the promised assistance as soon as possible to help sustain their families while waiting for their businesses to resume normal operations.