Manila, July 14 -- The city government here will deploy more garbage bins and identify additional collection areas in the barangays to promote proper waste disposal among residents.

Mayor Raisa Trenas said Monday she had already talked to the General Services Office head, Engr. Niel Ravena, for a review of the garbage cans in the city, so they can plan this week and start the implementation.

Over the weekend, the citywide launch of the cleanup campaign collected 10 tons of garbage. At the kick-off venue in Barangay San Juan alone, around 6,000 kg. were collected.

The citywide cleanup every Saturday seeks to address the rising number of dengue cases during the rainy season.

"We will sustain this. We will make sure that this will be imp...