Manila Department of Public Services (DPS) conducted simultaneous clean-up operations on the streets, pathways, and creeks in the city on Wednesday, Dec. 20.

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna called on the residents to dispose of their garbage properly, especially during the holidays.

The mayor ordered DPS Chief Nicole Kayle Amurao to continuously conduct clean-up operations and collection of garbage in the entire city.

"Atin pong iniatas ang walang humpay na aksyon laban sa tambak na basura at tuloy-tuloy na paglilinis ng mga kalye, lansangan, daanan at estero sa buong Maynila (We have ordered continuous action against piles of garbage and continuous cleaning of streets, avenues, paths and estuaries throughout Manila)," she said.

The mayor assured the public that the entire force of the DPS is conducting non-stop cleaning operations that include mopping, sweeping, flushing, and clearing procedures.

She stressed the need for the residents to complement the efforts of the local government by putting their garbage in the proper bins and bringing out their trash at the designated time of collection.

"Sumunod po tayo sa tamang oras ng pagtapon ng basura at iwasan ang pagtatapon ng kalat sa mga pangunahing daanan lalo na sa ating mga estero (Let's follow garbage disposal time and avoid littering on the main roads especially in our estuaries)," the mayor said.

She also urged barangay authorities to ensure that their constituents are always helping keep their surroundings clean.