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𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬Tacloba...
10/11/2026

𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬

Tacloban City, November 10, 2026 – The Bureau of Fire Protection Region 8, under the leadership of Acting Regional Director 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗕𝗘𝗘 𝗕 𝗚𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗚, 𝗗𝗦𝗖, conducted a preparatory meeting today, November 10, 2026, at the Regional Conference Room in preparation for the forthcoming interfacing with the DILG Undersecretary for Public Safety.

The meeting was presided over by 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗙𝗜𝗟 𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗦, 𝗗𝗦𝗖, Assistant Regional Director for Operations, under the guidance of Officer-in-Charge 𝗙𝗖𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗢 𝗡𝗘𝗜𝗟 𝗔 𝗞𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗨, 𝗗𝗦𝗖. It was attended by concerned personnel and representatives of the different committees tasked with facilitating the upcoming activity.

Discussions centered on the necessary preparations, coordination, and logistical arrangements to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the interfacing activity.

This preparatory meeting underscores BFP Region 8's commitment to effective coordination, systematic planning, and organizational readiness in ensuring the successful conduct of engagements with key officials of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.



𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗘𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦Tacloban City, November 10, 2026 – The Bureau of F...
10/11/2026

𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗘𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦

Tacloban City, November 10, 2026 – The Bureau of Fire Protection Region 8, under the leadership of Acting Regional Director 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗕𝗘𝗘 𝗕 𝗚𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗚, 𝗗𝗦𝗖, and with the guidance of Officer-in-Charge 𝗙𝗖𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗢 𝗡𝗘𝗜𝗟 𝗔 𝗞𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗨, 𝗗𝗦𝗖, conducted the first session of the Fire Safety Enforcement Refresher Webinar Series, via Zoom today, with the participation of Fire Safety Enforcers and concerned personnel from various Provincial, City, and Municipal Fire Stations across Eastern Visayas.

The webinar featured 𝗙𝗢𝟮 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧 𝗟𝘂𝗽𝗼𝘀 of the Internal Affairs Service as the resource speaker, who discussed the Basic Law and Legal Foundations of the Fire Code. The session provided participants with a deeper understanding of the legal framework governing fire safety enforcement, including the relevant laws, policies, and regulations that serve as the foundation for the effective implementation of the Fire Code of the Philippines.

Spearheaded by the Regional Fire Safety Enforcement and Prevention Division, led by 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣 𝗝𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗠 𝗢𝗣𝗔𝗗𝗔, the initiative aims to refresh and strengthen the knowledge, competencies, and capabilities of Fire Safety Enforcers in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. It also seeks to promote uniformity, consistency, and professionalism in the implementation of fire safety inspection procedures, building plan evaluation, and other enforcement-related functions.

The webinar series will continue through December 2026, covering essential topics such as Building Plan Evaluation, Fire Safety Measures under Rule 10, Fire Code Taxes, Fees, Charges and Fines, Administrative Courses of Action, the application of Artificial Intelligence in Fire Code implementation, and the Guidelines on Body-Worn Cameras.

Through this continuing learning initiative, BFP Region 8 reinforces its commitment to developing competent and knowledgeable Fire Safety Enforcers who uphold the provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines and contribute to safer communities throughout Eastern Visayas.



𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚Tacloban City, Leyte | November 9, ...
09/11/2026

𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚

Tacloban City, Leyte | November 9, 2026 – Under the leadership of 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗕𝗘𝗘 𝗕 𝗚𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗚, 𝗗𝗦𝗖, Acting Regional Director of BFP Region 8, the Bureau participated in an inter-agency coordinating meeting initiated by Task Group Tacloban, 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division, Philippine Army, to discuss the proposed security and disaster contingency plans for Tacloban City.

Representing the Bureau were 𝗙𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣 𝗩𝗜𝗖 𝗟𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗟, Acting Chief of the Regional Operations Division and Chief of the Regional Special Rescue Force, and 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗝𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗝 𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗔, Acting Rescue Company Commander.

The meeting covered nine (9) potential scenarios, including bombing incidents, attacks on critical facilities, road blockades, hostage crises, looting, massive fires, protests, natural disasters, and HAZMAT incidents. Discussions focused on defining agency responsibilities, coordinating response procedures, and ensuring timely and unified action during emergencies.

With the guidance of 𝗙𝗖𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗢 𝗡𝗘𝗜𝗟 𝗔 𝗞𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗨, 𝗗𝗦𝗖, Officer-in-Charge, BFP Region 8 remains committed to strengthening inter-agency cooperation and enhancing emergency preparedness to protect lives, property, and the community.


𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴, 𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗖 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗘𝗥Ormoc City – November 9, 2026 – The BFP Region 8 ...
09/11/2026

𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴, 𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗖 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗘𝗥

Ormoc City – November 9, 2026 – The BFP Region 8 Acting Regional Director 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗕𝗘𝗘 𝗕 𝗚𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗚, 𝗗𝗦𝗖, together with Regional Chief of Staff 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗘𝗟𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗢 𝗖 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗝𝗥., 𝗗𝗦𝗖, and Ormoc City Fire Marshal 𝗙𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣 𝗭𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗢𝗭 𝗩 𝗔𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗔, joined Ormoc City Mayor 𝗛𝗢𝗡. 𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦-𝗚𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗭 in paying their final respects to the late 𝗦𝗙𝗢𝟮 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗣 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗼 of the Ormoc City Fire Station during his wake.

BFP Region 8 extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and joins the entire BFP community in honoring his memory and dedicated service. Rest easy, 𝗦𝗙𝗢𝟮 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗼. Your service will never be forgotten.


𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗖 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟Ormoc City – November 9, 2026 – The Burea...
09/11/2026

𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗖 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟

Ormoc City – November 9, 2026 – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Region 8, under the leadership of Acting Regional Director 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗕𝗘𝗘 𝗕 𝗚𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗚, 𝗗𝗦𝗖, together with Regional Chief of Staff 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗘𝗟𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗢 𝗖 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗝𝗥., 𝗗𝗦𝗖, conducted an interfacing activity with the personnel of the Ormoc City Fire Station, headed by City Fire Marshal 𝗙𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣 𝗭𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗢𝗭 𝗩 𝗔𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗔.

Upon his arrival, 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗚𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗚 was accorded a side honor as a gesture of respect and recognition of his leadership.

The interfacing provided an opportunity to discuss various administrative, operational, logistical, and other office-related concerns affecting the station’s functions and service delivery. Personnel were given the opportunity to raise matters requiring attention, while 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗚𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗚 provided guidance and addressed the concerns presented, underscoring the importance of responsive leadership and effective coordination in resolving operational challenges.

The activity forms part of the Regional Office’s continuing efforts to strengthen communication with field units, assess their operational requirements, and ensure that concerns affecting personnel and station operations are given due attention in support of efficient fire protection and emergency response services.


𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴, 𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗖 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦, 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦Ormoc City – November 9, 2026 ...
09/11/2026

𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴, 𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗖 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦, 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦

Ormoc City – November 9, 2026 – Following Ormoc City’s Flag Raising Ceremony, BFP Region 8 Acting Regional Director 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗕𝗘𝗘 𝗕 𝗚𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗚, 𝗗𝗦𝗖, together with Regional Chief of Staff 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗘𝗟𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗢 𝗖 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗝𝗥., 𝗗𝗦𝗖, and Ormoc City Fire Marshal 𝗙𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣 𝗭𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗢𝗭 𝗩 𝗔𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗔, paid a courtesy visit to Ormoc City Mayor 𝗛𝗢𝗡. 𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦-𝗚𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗭 at the Ormoc City Hall.

The meeting focused on the operational condition of the fire trucks assigned to the Ormoc City Fire Station, the need for additional firefighting equipment, and the proposed acquisition of Hazardous Materials (HazMat) equipment to enhance the city’s preparedness and response capabilities during hazardous materials incidents.

The officials also took time to remember the late 𝗦𝗙𝗢𝟮 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗣 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗼 of the Ormoc City Fire Station, whose service was acknowledged by Mayor 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦-𝗚𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗭 during the earlier Flag Raising Ceremony. His dedication and contributions to the Bureau and the community were likewise recognized during the meeting.

The courtesy visit underscored the importance of sustained coordination between the BFP and the local government in addressing the operational needs of the fire station, strengthening emergency response capabilities, and advancing their shared commitment to protecting lives and properties in Ormoc City.


𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴, 𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗖 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗠 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣; 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗Ormoc City – November 9, 2026 – The Bure...
09/11/2026

𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟴, 𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗖 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗠 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣; 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗

Ormoc City – November 9, 2026 – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Region 8, led by Acting Regional Director 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗕𝗘𝗘 𝗕 𝗚𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗚, 𝗗𝗦𝗖, together with Regional Chief of Staff 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗘𝗟𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗢 𝗖 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗝𝗥., 𝗗𝗦𝗖, and Ormoc City Fire Marshal 𝗙𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣 𝗭𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗢𝗭 𝗩 𝗔𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗔, attended the City Government of Ormoc’s Flag Raising Ceremony, led by City Mayor 𝗛𝗢𝗡. 𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦-𝗚𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗭, at the Ormoc City Hall.

The ceremony also featured the blessing of a newly acquired fire truck donated by the BFP to the city, adding to its firefighting resources and strengthening its capacity to respond to fire incidents and other emergencies.

In his message, 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗚𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗚 expressed his gratitude to the City Government of Ormoc for its steadfast support to the Bureau over the past 20 years, particularly through the provision of fire trucks and an ambulance that have helped enhance the local fire station’s operational capabilities.

In turn, Mayor 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦-𝗚𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗭 reaffirmed the city’s continued support for the BFP, announcing that the acquisition of another fire truck is already underway to replace aging units and further upgrade the city’s firefighting resources.

The occasion underscored the longstanding partnership between the BFP Region 8 and the City Government of Ormoc, anchored on their shared commitment to public safety and the delivery of responsive fire protection and emergency services.


BFP REGION 8 RENEWS COMMITMENT TO SERVICE AND FAITH THROUGH MONDAY FLAG RAISING CEREMONYTACLOBAN CITY, November 9, 2026 ...
09/11/2026

BFP REGION 8 RENEWS COMMITMENT TO SERVICE AND FAITH THROUGH MONDAY FLAG RAISING CEREMONY

TACLOBAN CITY, November 9, 2026 – Reinforcing the values of discipline, unity, and dedication to public service, the Bureau of Fire Protection Region 8, under the leadership of Acting Regional Director, FSSUPT CROSBEE B GUMOWANG, DSC, conducted its Monday Flag Raising Ceremony, led by ARD for Operation, FSSUPT ELLAFIL A LIBARNES, DSC at the Tacloban City Fire Station Grounds.

The ceremony brought together BFP personnel in a solemn gathering to pay respect to the national flag and reaffirm their commitment to the ideals and responsibilities of public service.

Meanwhile, as part of the week's Moral and Spiritual Enhancement Program, Youth Minister Francis Jorge Nierras delivered a reflection on the role of God in the lives of BFP personnel, highlighting the importance of finding rest in His presence amid the demands and relentless pace of a life-saving mission. He emphasized that while the nature of the firefighting profession calls for constant readiness, courage, and selfless service, personnel must also recognize the importance of pausing, resting, and drawing strength from God.

Guided by BFP Officer-In-Charge, FCSUPT WILBERTO RICO NEIL A KWAN TIU, DSC, BFP Region 8 continues to stand on the frontlines of fire prevention, emergency response, and community protection, the ceremony served as a timely reminder that service demands courage, but sustaining that courage requires faith.

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𝗕𝗙𝗣 𝗥𝟴 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝟭𝟯𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔: 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘Ta...
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Tacloban City – 8 November 2026 – In solemn remembrance of the lives lost and the courage demonstrated during one of the most devastating disasters in Philippine history, the Bureau of Fire Protection Region 8 commemorated the 13th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda through a tribute honoring the fallen firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Led by Acting Regional Director 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗕𝗘𝗘 𝗕 𝗚𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗚, 𝗗𝗦𝗖, together with the officers and personnel of the Regional Office and Tacloban City Fire Station, the commemoration featured a wreath-laying ceremony, candle lighting, water salute, and taps call in honor of the firefighters who perished during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Yolanda on November 8, 2013.

In his message, 𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗚𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗚, 𝗗𝗦𝗖, paid tribute to the fallen firefighters, recognizing their courage and selflessness as enduring symbols of the Bureau's commitment to protecting lives and property, even at the greatest cost. He likewise acknowledged the strength of their families and the resilience of the survivors, whose experiences continue to bear witness to the tragedy and its lasting impact.

Adding his recollections to the commemoration, 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣 𝗢𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗠𝗔 𝗦 𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗔 𝗝𝗥 shared his experiences during that fateful day. The occasion also recognized the resilience of retired FO3 Luisito Tizon, whose experiences remain an important part of the Bureau's history and collective memory.

As a gesture of appreciation and remembrance, BFP Region 8 presented tokens to the families of the fallen firefighters and the survivors, acknowledging their sacrifices, strength, and connection to the Bureau.

At the heart of the commemoration were the three fallen firefighters of Tanauan Fire Station: FO2 Melquiades S Baguio, FO2 Rolando S Cinco, and FO1 Felix G Miranda. Their heroism and ultimate sacrifice remain forever honored through the Firefighters' Heroes Monument, built as a lasting tribute to the fallen firefighters and survivors of Tanauan Fire Station who endured the devastation brought by Super Typhoon Yolanda.

Thirteen years may have passed, but their sacrifice remains an indelible part of the BFP's history and a lasting reminder of the courage, compassion, and commitment that define the fire service.


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