Advisers

Reynold R. Bangalisan, LPT

Discipline

Business

Abstract

Street vending in Novaliches Bayan, Quezon City plays a vital role in the local economy by providing affordable goods and essential services to the community while serving as a primary source of income for many households. For numerous individuals who face limited access to formal employment, street vending offers an accessible means of livelihood that requires relatively low capital and minimal formal qualifications. Despite its importance, street vending remains characterized by unstable income, limited resources, and vulnerability to various socio-economic and regulatory challenges. These conditions highlight the need for a deeper understanding of vendors’ business practices and livelihood sustainability as a foundation for formulating sustainable development programs and policy interventions. The study used a descriptive research design and survey questionnaires to examine the situation of street vendors in Novaliches Bayan, Quezon City. Data were analyzed using frequency distribution, weighted mean, and Pearson correlation to assess vendors’ business profiles, operational practices, and livelihood sustainability. The research focused on three key areas: business profile (type of goods, years of operation, capital source, income), business operations (pricing, inventory, customer relations, regulatory compliance), and livelihood struggles (income stability, financial access, health and safety, and regulatory issues). The findings show that although most street vendors can meet their basic daily needs, their income is unstable and varies with weather, competition, and government enforcement. They also face serious health and safety risks due to pollution, lack of protection, and limited healthcare access. Additionally, regulatory issues such as harassment, inconsistent policy enforcement, and the lack of designated vending spaces are associated with greater vulnerability. A development plan was created to support livelihood sustainability and overall well-being of street vendors. The strategies include strengthening financial literacy, improving access to affordable capital, providing skills training, promoting health and social protection, and implementing fair and inclusive regulations. These initiatives aim to economically and socially empower street vendors and support inclusive urban growth in Novaliches Bayan, Quezon City.

Keywords

business operations, income stability, informal economy, livelihood sustainability, regulatory challenges, street vending, sustainable development programs