The Department of the Interior Local Government (DILG), Manila City Hall and Manila Police District (MPD) have apparently chose to ignore the issue on “tong collection” from illegal vendors in downtown Manila.

Manila residents, businessmen and the general public have complained about “disappearing streets” that have been completely occupied by illegal vendors, exacerbating vehicular traffic.

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