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What kind of work do street vendors do?
Street vendors play a vital role in the urban economics. Beisdes selling the goods on the roads they also try to keep the roads clean at the same time. The vendors make the shopping easier and cheaper in the urban localities. They run their families with the income, they recieve by selling the good by the roads.
What is Manila known for?
Manila, known as the “Pearl of the Orient”, is the nation’s capital city. The Philippines is quickly becoming a destination for foodies, and Manila is well known for its varied cuisine and street food markets, like the Legazpi Sunday Market, Quiapo Market, and the country’s very own Chinatown, Binondo.
Why is street food unhealthy?
Street foods can cause the emergence of foodborne diseases, due to the ease of contamination by pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, and the development of chronic non-communicable diseases, since the street foods usually have high quantities of carbohydrates and fats.
What are the problems faced by vendors?
They face problems of eviction, bribe payment, inability to access various government facilities, lack of facilities such as toilet, lighting, etc., lack of social security and other similar hurdles. In a city like Delhi, where 2.5\% of the population consists of street vendors, they find it difficult to survive.
Do street vendors need a permit Philippines?
Yes, you need a license. Unless what you are selling is protected by the First Amendment (see below), selling in public space without a license is a crime. There is a good chance that you will be arrested and your merchandise will be confiscated.
How can the government help vendors?
Answer: The government can provide them with a loan on the lower rate that can help them to ensure that they can set up fixed vendors work. Also, they help them for streamlining the business and with a fixed vendor registry, the government can help them out by recruiting the vendors and maintaining a fixed region.