Cavite City - Cleanest City in the Philippines?

A scanned article from a publication magazine circa 1950's.

Can you believe Cavite City was twice in a row the cleanest city in the Philippines during 1950’s?

Yes you read it right but 50 years after from a proud first class city NOW reduced to a mere 4th class city. The issue of garbage collection has become a significant problem in recent times. Either the garbage trucks are frequently in need of repair, or they no longer signal their arrival by ringing the truck bell as they used to when I was younger. Instead, they drive at high speeds, making it crucial for residents to quickly bring their garbage outside if they want it to be collected. It is unclear whether the garbage collectors are always in a hurry or simply unmotivated to perform their duties effectively. Furthermore, there is a lack of proper scheduling for garbage pickup, even for those who have paid the yearly garbage collection fee.

It is disheartening to observe that garbage collection does not appear to be a primary concern for our current mayor. Rather than investing in additional garbage trucks, the focus seems to be on repaving the sidewalks of the main road, which were already recently paved by the former mayor. While a beautified red brick pavement may have aesthetic appeal, it loses its value if Caviteños can no longer walk on it due to the increasing number of sidewalk vendors. Unfortunately, there appears to be a lack of control and regulation over the growing presence of these vendors, hindering the functionality and accessibility of the sidewalks.

Ang mamamayang Caviteño ang mag-adjust sa vendors at basura? 

How about a strict garbage segregation program around the city for Zero Waste Management with the help of the barangay officials ??? Is it really late to bring back the cleanliness of Cavite City we once experience and awarded at?