The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released a total of P2.880 billion to the Department of the Interior and Local Government - Bureau of Fire Protection (DILG-BFP) to support its ongoing modernization efforts and strengthen the government’s firefighting capabilities.

 

Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandaman approved the release of a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) for the said purpose on 10 May 2024.

 

"We understand how crucial BFP's responsibilities are during emergency response and fire incidents. We owe it to them to support their ongoing capability enhancement efforts so they can effectively perform their mandate," Secretary Mina said.

 

"Bilang pagtugon din po ito sa utos ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na i-equip ang ating firefighters. Alam naman po natin na sa pagtupad ng kanilang tungkulin, buhay ang nakataya," the Budget Secretary added.

 

The P2.880 billion fund will be utilized for the acquisition of 154 firetrucks, 3 collapsed structure and rescue trucks, and 132 ambulances.

 

The amount is chargeable against the balance of the BFP’s 80% share from fire code revenues pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 9514, An Act Establishing a Comprehensive Fire Code of the Philippines, Repealing Presidential Decree No. 1185 and For Other Purposes.

 

Following the passage of RA No. 11589 which calls for the strengthening of the BFP Modernization Program, the agency, led by DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., is committed to fast-track the establishment of fire protection services in the municipalities without existing fire trucks and fire stations, as well as intensifying its emergency medical services.

 

Moreover, under the said law, the BFP Modernization Program shall be implemented over a period of 10 years.

 

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20 May 2024

 

 

Naglabas ang Department of Budget and Management (DBM) ng kabuuang P2.880 bilyon sa Department of the Interior and Local Government - Bureau of Fire Protection (DILG-BFP) upang suportahan ang patuloy nitong pagsisikap sa modernisasyon at palakasin ang mga kakayahan ng pamahalaan sa paglaban sa sunog.

 

Inaprubahan ni Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandaman ang pagpapalabas ng Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) para sa nasabing layunin noong 10 Mayo 2024.

 

"We understand how crucial BFP's responsibilities are during emergency response and fire incidents. We owe it to them to support their ongoing capability enhancement efforts so they can effectively perform their mandate," pahayag ni Secretary Mina.

 

"Bilang pagtugon din po ito sa utos ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na i-equip ang ating firefighters. Alam naman po natin na sa pagtupad ng kanilang tungkulin, buhay ang nakataya," dagdag ng Budget Secretary.

 

Gagamitin ang halagang P2.880 bilyon para sa pagbili ng 154 firetruck, 3 collapsed structure at rescue truck, at 132 ambulansya.

 

Ang halagang ito ay kukunin mula sa balanse ng 80% na bahagi ng BFP mula sa mga kita ng fire code ayon sa Republic Act (RA) No. 9514, An Act Establishing a Comprehensive Fire Code of the Philippines, Repealing Presidential Decree No. 1185 and For Other Purposes.

 

Matapos ang pagsasabatas ng RA No. 11589 na naglalayong palakasin ang BFP Modernization Program, nangako ang ahensya, sa pamumuno ni DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., na paiigtingin ang pagtatatag ng mga serbisyong pangkaligtasan sa mga munisipalidad na walang mga fire truck at fire station, pati na rin ang pagpapalakas ng emergency medical services.

 

Bukod dito, sa ilalim ng nasabing batas, ang BFP Modernization Program ay ipapatupad sa loob ng 10 taon.