ANGELES CITY — A day after the national and local elections, Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. has initiated a massive clean-up campaign across Angeles City to clear public spaces of leftover campaign materials and litter. The initiative began today, May 13, 2025, and is being carried out by teams from the Environmental Management System (EMS) and the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO).
The mayor emphasized that the clean-up is not just about tidying up after the elections, but also about promoting civic responsibility and environmental care. “This is part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our city clean and safe,” Lazatin said. “Win or lose, we all have a role to play in respecting our surroundings.”
Teams from EMS, led by Francis Pangilinan, and CENRO, under Jenifer Castro, have been deployed to clean major roads, schools, and other public spaces that served as voting precincts. These areas are expected to have significant campaign waste, such as flyers, posters, and tarpaulins.
According to city officials, the goal is to complete the removal of all election-related debris within the week. Workers began early this morning sweeping streets and removing campaign materials from walls, fences, and lamp posts.
Mayor Lazatin also called on both winning and losing candidates, along with their supporters, to join in the clean-up effort. He said their participation would demonstrate a sense of unity and collective responsibility beyond the elections.
“This is more than just cleaning up—it’s about working together for the common good,” the mayor said. “We want to show that public service and love for our city go beyond Election Day.”
This citywide post-election clean-up is part of Lazatin’s broader environmental agenda, which includes sustainable waste management, green space development, and community involvement in environmental programs.
Source: Angeles City Information Office
