Manila, May 13 -- An environmental watchdog on Tuesday conducted post-election cleanup to send candidates a "strong" message about political accountability and environmental responsibility.

A day after the midterm elections, volunteers from the EcoWaste Coalition removed campaign materials around the Flora Ylagan High School along Malakas Street corner V. Luna Avenue in Quezon City. They were joined by community helpers and workers from the Quezon City Department of Sanitation and Cleanup Works.

Crisanto Luague, the coalition's Zero Waste Campaigner, reminded national and local candidates not just to clean up after the elections but also to comply with election-related waste regulations.

"Candidates should not disappear after Election ...