Erwin Tulfo Flags Red Tape and Bribery in Street Vendor Aid and Crackdown

Erwin Tulfo: Gov’t aid defeated by red tape among street vendors

MANILA, Philippines — Government livelihood assistance risks being defeated by burdensome requirements that make it difficult for street vendors to legally operate their businesses, Sen. Erwin Tulfo said Thursday. “The problem for many vendors is that the [Department of Social Welfare and Development] already provides capital, some from the [Department of Trade and Industry]. But

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