Mayor Isko Moreno personally leads Manila clean-up after rally violence

• Mayor Isko Moreno personally supervised overnight clean-up after violent September 21 rally
• City workers repainted vandalized walls and cleared debris left by rallyists
• Moreno said he had “no sleep” to prioritize restoring Manila’s cleanliness and order
• He warned future protests must avoid property damage and unnecessary taxpayer costs

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno wasted no time in addressing the aftermath of the violent turn during the September 21 rally, personally supervising a city-wide clean-up operation that stretched into the early morning hours.

The mayor, who admitted he had not slept to immediately oversee the restoration, directed city workers to repaint walls and edifices defaced by spray-painted slogans left by rallyists.

Vandals had targeted public structures, leaving behind extensive markings and debris across key areas of Recto Avenue and nearby streets.

“Wala pa akong tulog, pero kailangang unahin ang kalinisan at kaayusan ng Maynila,” Moreno reportedly said while inspecting the work.

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He added that the damage caused by “abusadong rallyista” would not be allowed to permanently scar the city.

Photos and videos shared on social media showed teams of cleaners repainting over vandalized walls, sweeping litter, and repairing minor damages to public property.

The effort was part of Moreno’s long-standing “Bilis Kilos” approach, which prioritizes quick action in maintaining orderliness in the capital.

City officials emphasized that while Manila respects the public’s right to protest, destruction of property will not be tolerated.

Moreno also warned that future rallies should be conducted responsibly to avoid unnecessary burdens on taxpayers who ultimately shoulder the cost of repairs.

By morning, large portions of the affected areas had already been restored, with Moreno reaffirming his commitment to preserving the city’s cleanliness and order even amid political unrest.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh