Manila City Engineer Moises Alcantara said that at least 12 truckloads of campaign materials have been collected across the city in recent days, following a directive from Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan to fast-track the cleanup operation.

In his report to Mayor Lacuna, Alcantara said that by next week, the entire city is expected to be cleared of all kinds of political posters, most of which were left unattended by candidates after the election.

"Technically, the removal of these materials is the responsibility of the candidates. However, Mayor Lacuna instructed us to proceed with the cleanup to restore order and cleanliness in the city," Alcantara said.

The cleanup drive began as early as May 11, in coordination with the Department of Public Services, in line with a Commission on Elections (Comelec) directive—prior to its amendment extending the allowed display period for campaign materials.

Alcantara said his team focused on removing posters and tarpaulins affixed to trees, electric posts, and even tangled across power and communication lines.

Lacuna also ordered an immediate cleanup of areas surrounding polling precincts, many of which were strewn with campaign flyers and sample ballots in the aftermath of election day.