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QC has new fire marshal, again
The Quezon City Fire Marshal position has seen another leadership change with the reinstatement of Fire Senior Superintendent Rodrigo Reyes, a move that has drawn criticism from local residents and businesses.
Reyes, who was previously removed due to backlogs and alleged corruption, has replaced Fire Senior Superintendent Roberto Samillano Jr. in the contentious role.
Sources within the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Quezon City suggest that Reyes' reinstatement is due to his strong connections within the BFP hierarchy and his recent affiliation with the Iglesia Ni Cristo.
This frequent reshuffling of fire marshals has exacerbated the backlog in issuing Fire Safety Inspection Certificates (FSIC), a problem that Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has repeatedly raised with the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
Businesses and residents have filed complaints with the mayor's office, accusing BFP officials of demanding exorbitant fees for their signatures on FSIC documents.
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