Parañaque bans Baclaran street vendors until November 20 for ASEAN Summit

Street vendors in parts of Baclaran have been temporarily prohibited from operating as Parañaque City prepares for the 49th ASEAN Summit.

The Parañaque City Government has imposed a temporary ban on ambulant vendors along Roxas Boulevard and its service road, Redemptorist Road up to Quirino Avenue, and areas beneath the Light Rail Transit (LRT) from November 2 to 20, 2026.

In an official statement issued November 8, the city government explained that the clearing operations are part of preparations for the upcoming international gathering.

According to city officials, affected vendors were informed of the restrictions before the clearing operations began and were asked for their cooperation and understanding.

Vendors allowed to return

The city government emphasized that the prohibition is temporary and that vendors will be allowed to return to their previous locations after the ASEAN Summit, provided they maintain orderly operations.

“Nilinaw rin sa kanila ng City Government na sila ay makakabalik sa kanilang mga puwesto pagkatapos ng Summit, pero dapat orderly o maayos,” the statement read.

The city also clarified that ambulant vending in Baclaran remains temporarily permitted outside the areas covered by the clearing operations.

Permanent market for Baclaran vendors

Meanwhile, Parañaque City is awaiting the completion of the Baclaran Gateway Market, which is being constructed near the water channel across from the Redemptorist Church.

The facility is intended to provide permanent vending spaces for Baclaran’s street vendors.

For now, affected vendors must suspend operations in the designated areas until November 20, raising concerns over the temporary loss of income among those who depend on daily street sales.

The city government maintains that the restrictions are temporary and that vendors can resume their livelihood after the summit, subject to orderly vending requirements.