BFP-NCR plans to modernize Manila’s American-era fire stations
The Bureau of Fire Protection-National Capital Region (BFP-NCR) is planning to modernize fire stations in Manila that were built during the time the United States occupied the country......»»
BFP-Mandaue reminds public to be fire-conscious
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The Bureau of Fire Protection in Mandaue City (BFP-Mandaue) is reminding residents to be fire-conscious during the opening of Fire Prevention Month in the city on Friday, March 1. BFP-Mandaue Fire Marshal Chief Inspector Arnel Abella said that fires recorded in the city usually involve electric wires, unattended cooking, and failure.....»»
P3-M damage reported in school building fire
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported a devastating fire at F. Bustamante National High School in Tibungco, Davao City, on January 14, causing an estimated P3 million in damages. The fire affected 14 rooms, with nine being totally damaged and one partially damaged. The Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) struggled to contain the blaze, which lasted for two hours. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or houses affected despite the school's proximity to a residential area. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. This incident adds to a series of school fires in the region, with three state-owned schools destroyed in 2023. The BFP-Davao and Team Davao Rescue have responded to over 15 fire incidents in the first and second weeks of January 2024, indicating a significant increase compared to the same period in 2023......»»
Manila’s Tanduay, Paco fire stations lobbied for restoration
The Tanduay and Paco fire stations in Manila – both presumed to be in existence for over a hundred years – might see a better future as the Bureau of Fire Protection’s National Capital Region office plans to lobby for their restoration......»»
BFP-Bacolod brings fire safety awareness campaign to modern jeepneys
BFP-Bacolod brings fire safety awareness campaign to modern jeepneys.....»»
BFP: Smoking, open flames top causes of fire incidents in Q1
According to the BFP, a total of 3,034 fire incidents have been reported from January 1 to March 1......»»
House fire kills 5 in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- A house fire has killed a family of five, including an 11-month-old baby, in Daraga town in Albay province, southeast of the Philippines' capital Manila, authorities said Wednesday. Municipal Fire Marshal Amor Laguilles of Daraga town fire station said the fire broke out around 8:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, burning the whole house to the ground. He said the fire quickly burn.....»»
House fire kills 5 in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- A house fire has killed a family of five, including an 11-month-old baby, in Daraga town in Albay province, southeast of the Philippines' capital Manila, authorities said Wednesday. Municipal Fire Marshal Amor Laguilles of Daraga town fire station said the fire broke out around 8:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, burning the whole house to the ground. He said the fire quickly burn.....»»
BSP pursues reforms to modernize banks
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is pursuing policy reforms to modernize Philippine banks and ensure a sustainable, digital and inclusive banking future......»»
1,537 individuals displaced in Looc fire
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Around 444 families, comprising 1,537 individuals, were displaced by a massive fire that struck two sitios in Barangay Looc, Mandaue City, on Tuesday afternoon, March 12th. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Mandaue City, the fire originated at the residence of Elisita Dinauanao and quickly spread to approximately.....»»
BFP-Davao short of 10K personnel
AN OFFICIAL from the Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao Region (BFP-Davao) said they are short of 10,000 personnel......»»
Tolentino backs BFP modernization
Sen. Francis Tolentino has expressed support for the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)’s request to acquire modern equipment and increase its personnel......»»
BFP: Over 3,000 fires recorded in first 2 months
More than 3,000 fires have been recorded in the first two months of the year, causing over P1.3 billion in damage, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)......»»
Panlaban sa baha DAGDAG NA PUMPING STATIONS SA NAVOTAS PINASINAYAAN
MAYROON nang72 pumping stations sa Navotas, kasunod ng pagpapasinaya sa tatlo pa na matatagpuan sa Judge Roldan St., Brgy. San Roque, Daanghari St., Brgy. Daanghari, at Maliputo St., Brgy. NBBS Dagat-Dagatan. Pinangunahan nina Mayor John Rey Tiangco at Cong. Toby Tiangco ang blessing at inauguration ceremony sa tatlong pumping stations. “Noon, kapag nababanggit ang Navotas, ….....»»
Pre-dawn fire in Philippine capital kills 1
MANILA, March 30 (Xinhua) -- A 59-year-old man died in a pre-dawn fire that gutted a house in the Philippine capital Manila on Saturday, a firefighter officer said. Ronaldo Sanchez, marshal at Navotas City Fire Station, said the fire broke out at around 3 a.m. local time and trapped the victim on the second floor of the three-story house. Sanchez added that the victim was fast asleep when the fire spread,.....»»
CMIP, TESDA-NCR forge technical education partnership
Concepcion Midea Inc. Philippines has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority - NCR to enhance technical education......»»
Natakot sa LTO 32,000 DELINQUENT VEHICLE OWNERS NAGPAREHISTRO NA
BUNGA nang mahigpit na kampanya ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) laban sa unregistered vehicles na tumatakbo sa mga lansangan,mahigit sa 32,000 may-ari na ng mga delikwenteng sasakyan at motorsiklo ang nagparehistro ng kanilang mga sasakyan sa LTO – National Capital Region (NCR) mula Enero 1 hanggang 23, 2024. Sulat ni LTO-NCR Regional Director Roque ….....»»
556 E-bike crashes recorded in NCR in 2023 — LTFRB
According to data of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the e-bike crashes in the National Capital Region (NCR) resulted in 281 instances of property damage, 273 non-fatal injuries and two fatal injuries. .....»»
MMDA eyes more stations for Pasig River Ferry
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority plans to build more stations for the Pasig River Ferry Service, an official said yesterday......»»
Brgy 34-D fire yields P525K damages
THE Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) disclosed in their initial assessment that the two-hour fire that razed around 20 houses in Barangay 34-D has yielded an estimated P525,000 worth of damage......»»
BFP feeds, orients rural school children in San Carlos
BFP feeds, orients rural school children in San Carlos.....»»