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The local government has discovered the boulevard’s true purpose: a world-class venue for zumba, lechon festivals, and bureaucratic self-congratulations — a glittering stage for micromanagement disguised as public service.
Maybe the mayor’s ultimatum will be the jolt the city needs — a reminder that clean streets aren’t just about aesthetics but about dignity. Or maybe, after 14 days, the garbage will still be there — only now, it will have a timeline.