Law Summary
Functions of the Council
- Formulate policies and programs for protection and security of registered vendors.
- Issue Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) within 45 days of effectivity in consultation with all concerned sectors and consistent with existing laws.
- Periodically review and revise the IRR as necessary.
- Monitor and ensure effective implementation of the Executive Order provisions.
- Submit quarterly reports to the President.
- Perform other functions as directed by the President.
Coverage and System of Registration
- Applies to vendors in all cities and municipalities nationwide.
- Each city and municipality must establish a system for registration and permit issuance to vendors.
- Aims to protect the rights of vendors and the interests of consumers and the public.
Designation of Workplaces
- Cities or municipalities will identify and designate viable workplaces for vendors.
- Consultation required with vendors, affected community, and other sectors/groups.
- Workplaces include markets, vacant areas near markets, and other public spaces designated for vending.
- System for assigning vending spaces to registered vendors must be designed.
Empowerment of Vendors
- National Government Agencies must support vendors' self-development into healthy, informed, environmentally aware, progressive and productive citizens.
- Vendors encouraged to organize into associations reflective of their ideals and aspirations.
Policy on Eviction and Demolition
- Vendors shall not be arbitrarily deprived of livelihood by unjust ejection or demolition of stalls.
- This protection does not apply to vendors who started occupying the premises after the Executive Order's effectivity.
Separability Clause
- Declaration of any provision as unconstitutional or illegal does not affect the remaining provisions.
Repealing Clause
- All inconsistent orders, issuances, rules, and regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.