The city government of Manila has rescued dozens of street dwellers and vendors during a massive clearing operation on Roxas Boulevard and adjacent roads. “We’ve been doing this operation simply because we want them off the streets, where they are vulnerable to accidents and crimes. As to the illegal vendors, Estrada said he is not against them trying to earn a living, but pointed out that major thoroughfares such as Roxas Boulevard must, at all times, be cleared of hazardous and traffic-causing obstructions. Asked if this is part of government efforts to clean up Roxas Boulevard in time for the Asean Summit, Tanyag replied: “No. The rescued street people are turned over to the Manila Boystown for temporary safekeeping.

Source: The Standard November 02, 2017 13:41 UTC