at both markets expressed grave concern regarding the safety of the vendors and the visitors. Pinas was reportedly accompanied by Market Superintendent Sergio Anoesa as he talked to the vendors to listen to the problems that they face on a daily basis. All of the market vendors made it clear that they want the police to beef up its presence at both markets. There are officers from the BBS present at the market but the vendors explained that their presence is not enough. The market vendors want the police to patrol the markets so that everybody can once again feel safe. They also complained about another problem namely the fact that homeless people steal their products and bother vendors as well as visitors. Some of the homeless people are aggressive and scare away the customers. The vendors hope that the police will address the issues as soon as possible.