TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ] 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ] 
First Regular Session 
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S.B. No.
SENATE
1099
of Ilje feeai’iar^
25 AUG-7 PI 34
HECEIVEIAY;
Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF 
INFORMAL AMBULANT VENDORS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Informal ambulant vendors are individuals who sell goods or offer non­
professional services without a fixed business location, moving from place to place, 
typically using portable means like carts and stands, and operate in public spaces, 
such as streets and parks. This vulnerable segment of workers within the informal 
economy are often overlooked by government, especially due to their low rate of 
registration and recognition by local government units having jurisdiction over their 
operations.
Recognizing the significant contribution of informal ambulant vendors (lAVs) to 
the economy, this bill seeks to institute measures to protect and promote their rights 
to self-organization, just and humane conditions of work, access to social protection 
programs and services, access to justice, and the right to security in the workplace.
The main thrust of this proposed legislation is to empower lAVs through 
registration and regulation by their respective local government units. The 
establishment of Local Anti-Agency Councils will coordinate efforts to ensure the


security and protection of lAVs using a whole-of-government approach. At the same 
time, consumer rights will be protected through the implementation of health and 
safety standards that must be met by lAVs in plying their goods and services. Thus, 
by formalizing the lAV sector through registration, their rights - as well as the rights 
of consumers who avail of their goods and services - will be protected and promoted 
through smart government interventions.
In light of the foregoing, support for the passage of this legislation is earnestly
sought.
GATCHALIAN


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
S. B. No.
SENATE
1099
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iDffitr of tijf gjt’irfiiup
25 AUG-7 PI 34
MECEIVEI BY;
Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
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AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF 
INFORMAL AMBULANT VENDORS
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Magna Carta
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of Informal Ambulant Vendors".
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the
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State to:
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(a) Recognize the significant contribution of informal ambulant vendors
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to the economy, to protect and promote the rights of every worker including
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the right to self-organization, just and humane conditions of work, access to
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social protection programs and services, access to justice, and the right to
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security in the workplace;
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(b) Promote a just and dynamic social order that shall ensure the
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prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty
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through policies that provide adequate social services, promote decent and
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environmentally sound and full employment, a rising standard of living, and an
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improved quality of life for all; and
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(c) Improve the quality of life of every Filipino as mandated by the


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Constitution.
To this end, the State shall protect the informal ambulant vendors from 
being deprived of their livelihood as well as the rights of consumers and the 
general public from any negative effect that the vending industry may have on 
the environment and on societal welfare and well-being.
SEC. 3. Coverage. - This Act shall cover informal ambulant vendors who 
are registered pursuant to this Act and not registered under any other law.
SEC. 4. Definition of Informal Ambulant Vendors. - Informal ambulant 
vendors refer to individuals who sell goods or offer non-professional services 
without a fixed business location, moving from place to place, typically using 
portable means like carts and stands, and operate in public spaces, such as 
streets and parks: Provided, That an individual who lends money or extends 
any means of financial services to any person, whether occasionally or 
habitually, as a source of income or livelihood shall not be deemed an ambulant 
vendor.
SEC. 5. Registration of Informal Ambulant Vendors. - All informal 
ambulant vendors ("lAVs") shall register with the city, municipality, or barangay 
where they are vending or intend to vend within the territorial jurisdiction of 
such city, municipality, or barangay.
The registration of lAVs shall be simplified and shall not follow the 
regular procedure in registering businesses and other commercial activities in 
the LGU.
In the registration of lAVs, the following documents shall be required:
(a) Valid government issued identification card;
(b) Certification from the Punong Barangay attesting that the lAV is a 
resident of the barangay, if applicable;
(c) A duly accomplished Registration Form indicating the vending site 
where such lAV is vending or intends to vend; and
(d) Certificate of indigency.


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Within seven (7) days after submission of documents, the certificate 
shall be issued by the concerned LGU to the applicant lAV without charging 
any licensing, processing, or similar fee. The certificate shall be displayed by 
the lAV in a conspicuous position at their vending site.
SEC. 6. Rights of Informal Ambulant Vendors. - lAVs shall have the 
following rights:
a) Right to renewal of registration as lAVs for such designated vending 
place, subject to said person's continuing qualification as an lAV;
b) Right to security of tenure in the designated vending place as 
assigned by the concerned LGU;
c) Right to be recognized in other LGUs upon securing a prior certificate 
from the other LGU; and
d) Right to social protection and safety nets, labor market programs, 
and social welfare interventions such as social security, health care, and 
insurance.
SEC. 7. Local Inter-Agency Council on the Security and Protection of 
Registered Informal Ambulant Vendors. - The City or Municipal Mayor shall 
establish a Local Inter-Agency Council through an appropriate local ordinance 
within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act. The council shall be 
responsible for coordinating efforts to ensure the security and protection of 
registered lAVs.
The Local Inter-Agency Council shall be headed by the City or Municipal 
Administrator and shall be composed of the following as members:
a) Chairperson of the Sanggunian Committee on Market, Business, or 
Trade;
b) City or Municipal Planning and Development Officer;
c) City or Municipal Market Administrator, or a person holding an 
equivalent position;
d) Chief, City or Municipal Police;


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e) Municipal or City Health Officer;
f) President, Association of Barangay Chairpersons;
g) At least two (2) representatives from the City or Municipal Vendors 
Association; and
h) In the case of Metropolitan Manila, a representative from the 
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.
SEC. 8. Powers and Functions. - The Local Inter-Agency Council shall 
perform the following functions:
a) Formulate plans, programs, projects or activities that shall ensure the 
security of registered informal ambulant vendors in the workplace for the 
approval of the Sanggunian,
b) Recommend appropriate measures to the City or Municipal Mayor and 
the Sanggunian to enhance the participation of registered informal ambulant 
vendors in local socio-economic development efforts;
c) Assist in conducting surveys on vacant areas for vending sites; and
d) Conduct regular inspections and monitor the compliance of registered 
informal ambulant vendors to health and safety standards
SEC. 9. Authority to Designate a Vending Site. - Pursuant to the 
recommendation of the Local Inter-Agency Council, the concerned Sanggunian 
shall designate a vending site through an ordinance. The use of a public park, 
city or municipal street, or sidewalk for vending purposes shall be subject to 
the provisions of Sections 16 to 21 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known 
as the "Local Government Code of 1991", and Republic Act No. 4136, otherwise 
known as the "Land Transportation and Traffic Code."
SEC. 10. Prior Consuitation Required. - No vending site shall be 
designated unless prior consultation with lAVs, the local police, and the 
affected inhabitants is undertaken.
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not be arbitrarily deprived of their vending sites nor their stalls demolished 
without due process of law.
Pending the designation of a viable vending site, vendors occupying a 
public place not previously designated as a vending site shall be provided with 
a viable temporary vending site by the city or municipal government.
SEC. 12. Health and Safety Standards. - All registered lAVs shall comply 
with basic health and safety standards to be established by the concerned LGU 
in coordination with the Local Inter-Agency Council in accordance with RA 
11058, entitled "An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety 
and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof."
SEC. 13. Revocation of Certificate. - Certificates issued to lAVs shall be 
revoked by the appropriate LGU in case of material misdeclaration or 
misrepresentation in their documentary requirements: Provided, That the 
concerned lAV shall be accorded due process.
SEC. 14. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days 
from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior 
and Local Government shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and 
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
SEC. 16. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is 
declared invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions hereof shall remain in full 
force and effect.
SEC. 17. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, 
and regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly.


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SEC. 18. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days
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from its publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general
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circulation.
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Approved,