OCD issues blue alert for May 12 elections
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) urged Filipinos to stay vigilant as preparations for the May 12 midterm elections intensify.
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Bureau of Fire Protection
Also known as BFP
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) responded to multiple fires in Tondo, Manila on April 23, 2025, displacing over 2,000 families and causing extensive damage. The BFP faces challenges such as water supply shortages and the need for modern firefighting equipment and skills to effectively manage large-scale incidents. Rep Yamsuan has urged the newly appointed BFP chief to prioritize training programs and procurement of advanced firefighting resources.
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Last updated at April 24, 2025.
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A speedboat owned by Hadji Muhtamad Mayor Arsina Kahing-Nanoh caught fire shortly after departing Tres Marias Wharf in Barangay Baliwasan, Zamboanga City on Wednesday, injuring at least 10 people.
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Marcos signs law for free legal aid for military personnel
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Fire breaks out at Valenzuela factory, escalates to Task Force Alpha
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Marcos Jr. appoints Fernandez as new BFP chief
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. appointed Jesus Piedad Fernandez as the new chief of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on April 11, 2025.
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OCD issues blue alerts in regions during Holy Week
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has elevated its alert levels in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure public safety during Holy Week.
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DILG orders LGUs, PNP, BFP to ensure Holy Week safety
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed local government units (LGUs), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to enforce appropriate measures ensuring public safety during Holy Week, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s call for heightened security.
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Marcos directs agencies to speed up CSBP benefits for families of fallen soldiers and police
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Grassfire on Kanlaon Volcano extinguished by rain
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Negros Occidental LGUs advise mask use, class suspension due to Mount Kanlaon ashfall
Local government units in Negros Occidental have advised residents to wear masks, suspend classes, and restrict activities due to ashfall following an explosive eruption of Mount Kanlaon on Tuesday morning.
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