Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has directed city personnel to consult vendors before carrying out clearing or confiscation activities that could affect their livelihood.

Belmonte issued the directive during the Quezon City Vendors’ Summit 2026, or Vendors’ Summit 2.0, held Aug. 25–26 at the M.I.C.E. Center in Quezon City Hall, where vendors, city officials, and national agency representatives tackled livelihood concerns, policies, and support systems.

“Clearing and confiscation is prohibited,” Belmonte said, stressing that there must first be a proper basis, discussion, understanding, and agreement with vendors before any action is taken.

She instructed personnel of the Market Development and Administration Department (MDAD) to ensure that vendors are included in plans concerning their livelihood and operations.

Belmonte said the directive is in line with her administration’s commitment to listen to citizens and understand what they need, emphasizing that their suggestions and concerns should be heard by every public servant.

The mayor also urged vendors to report anyone who harasses them or demands a bribe from them.

“If someone harasses you or asks you for a bribe, just call 1-2-2,” she said, referring to the city’s reporting mechanism for complaints.

Vendors may also use the Quezon City E-Services platform to file a report and upload a photo of the person who allegedly harassed or abused them, she said.

Belmonte warned that any Quezon City government employee found to have committed such acts would be removed from the city government.

If the person involved is from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), she said she would report the matter to MMDA Chairman Don Artes.

Belmonte assured the vendors that the Quezon City government would continue to support them toward the success and sustainability of their livelihood.