Belmonte leads Oplan Hilamos launch vs vandalism, graffiti in Quezon City

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February 22, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — To maintain Quezon City’s beauty, the local government yesterday launched the Oplan Hilamos to rid the city of vandalism and graffiti.

Mayor Joy Belmonte led the repainting of vandalized walls along Maginhawa Street, which spans through Barangays Sikatuna and Teachers Village East, to counter the activities that destroy the aesthetic and beauty of the city.

Belmonte was joined by Quezon City Police District chief Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio and other officials in repainting the vandalized walls.

“This is a message that we do not allow graffiti and vandalism here in Quezon City,” Belmonte said in Filipino over dzBB, adding that a P1,000 fine will be imposed on those caught for vandalism.

Belmonte said street artists are not covered by the ban and that they simply need to ask permission from the city government.

“We also need to seek permission from the property owner before executing the art work,” she added.

The mayor said art works must have positive messages and show creative expressions of artists. ­