The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has ramped up its “Oplan-Baklas” campaign to remove unlawful election materials ahead of the May 12 midterm elections.
MMDA Chairman Don Artes reported that since February 11, the Metro Parkways Clearing Group has collected nearly 33 tons (92.84 cubic meters) of campaign materials across Metro Manila.
“Our personnel are assisting the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in removing illegal materials that don’t comply with regulations or are posted outside designated areas,” said Artes, noting the agency’s continued cooperation with Comelec.
Most of the materials removed consisted of tarpaulins and posters bearing the names of candidates and party-list groups, which were found on posts, trees, and power lines.
