Gov't Provides P10,000 Aid to Vendors Affected by ASEAN Summit
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Gov't Provides P10,000 Aid to Vendors Affected by ASEAN Summit

The Philippine government has provided a one-time cash aid of P10,000 to 1,542 vendors affected by road closures due to the ASEAN Summit. This measure comes amidst accusations of poverty concealment for the event.

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