QC 'Operation Baklas' dismantles 241 tarpaulins

QC ‘Operation Baklas’ dismantles 241 tarpaulins from unauthorized spots

/ 04:15 PM January 14, 2025

The Quezon City Department of Public Order and Safety conducts “Operation Baklas” on Tuesday, dismantling 241 tarpaulins.

The Quezon City Department of Public Order and Safety conducts “Operation Baklas” on Tuesday, dismantling 241 tarpaulins. (Photo from Quezon City government/Facebook)

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government on Tuesday dismantled 241 tarpaulins as part of its “Operation Baklas” (Operation Dismantle) from areas not authorized to display or accommodate posters and banners.

The QC government, in its Facebook post, said that the QC Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) conducted the dismantling activity in line with the City Ordinance No. SP-2021 S-2010.

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“Nakasaad sa ordinansa na ipinagbabawal ang pagpaskil ng streamers, stickers, decals, pamphlets, tin plates, cardboards, tarpaulins, printed notices, signboard, billboard, political propaganda, at anumang uri ng advertising paraphernalia sa mga hindi otorisadong lugar,” the post read.

(The ordinance stated that posting streamers, stickers, decals, pamphlets, tin plates, cardboards, tarpaulins, printed notices, signboard, billboard, political propaganda, and advertising paraphernalia in unauthorized places are not allowed.)

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The DPOS also said that aside from election-related tarpaulins, they also dismantled advertising tarpaulins that are displayed in hazardous areas like electric wires.

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The QC government reminded its constituents that posting of materials on Meralco posts, public infrastructures like street signs, traffic lights, signal posts, bridges, and overpasses are not allowed.

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The Commission on Elections and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority previously reiterated that election aspirants must be responsible in posting their election materials on public spaces.

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