By Lane Afable, News Editor
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in partnership with the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), has rolled out the “Yes to Ayos” campaign in Malabon City to promote civic discipline and community responsibility through simple daily practices.
The initiative, launched April 22 at Potrero Elementary School, aligns with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to foster a culture of discipline and collective action under the “Bagong Pilipinas” vision.
MMDA Chairperson Don Artes said the campaign emphasizes shared responsibility between government and citizens in maintaining order.
“Ito po ay para ipaalala sa ating mga kababayan ang pangangailangan ng disiplina. Hindi lamang ito para sa pamahalaan, kundi para sa ating lahat. Sama-sama po tayong kikilos para sa ikauunlad ng ating bayan,” Artes said.
Mayor Jeannie Sandoval said the campaign serves as a call for collective action among residents.
“Hindi ito basta kampanya. Isa itong panawagan para sa disiplina, pananagutan, at malasakit sa isa’t isa. Kung walang pakikiisa ng bawat mamamayan, hindi natin makakamit ang tunay na kaayusan,” Sandoval said.
Yes to Ayos Code
The program introduces a set of 10 simple habits designed to improve everyday behavior, including proper waste disposal, following traffic rules, keeping sidewalks clear, practicing the 4Rs (refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle), observing proper queuing, and maintaining punctuality and respect in public spaces.
Yes sa pagtawid sa tamang tawiran (Crossing at designated pedestrian lanes)
Yes sa pagsunod sa traffic rules and regulations (Following traffic laws)
Yes sa walang obstruction sa sidewalk (Keeping sidewalks clear)
Yes sa 4R’s—Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (Practicing sustainable waste management)
Yes sa hindi pagsunog ng basura (Refraining from burning trash)
Yes sa pagiging handa sa emergency o kalamidad (Staying prepared for disasters)
Yes sa hindi pagyoyosi o vape (Maintaining smoke-free and vape-free spaces)
Yes sa tamang pagpila (Practicing proper queuing)
Yes sa pagiging on-time (Being punctual)
Yes sa pagiging magalang at marespeto (Being courteous and respectful)
To make the campaign more engaging, officials introduced “Lola Daisy Plina,” a mascot that represents guidance and community values, especially for younger audiences.
The MMDA said the campaign prioritizes community engagement over enforcement, encouraging Filipinos to see everyday actions, such as crossing at designated lanes and refraining from littering, as contributions to a safer and more orderly society.
The initiative will be expanded to other Metro Manila cities in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and integrated into schools through the Department of Education (DepEd).
Officials said the campaign supports the administration’s broader push to improve urban governance, strengthen public discipline, and enhance quality of life in communities.
