SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reaffirmed their commitment to fire safety and protection through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony held on June 27, 2024, at the SM Prime Headquarters.
The MOA highlights SM Prime’s recognition on the critical role of the
BFP in maintaining public safety, economic stability, and peace and order
through the launch of the yearly search for the Ten Outstanding Firefighters of
the Philippines.
SM Prime President Jeffrey Lim expressed his pride in the commitment
to honoring outstanding firefighters. “The
Awards aim to celebrate the heroism and bravery of BFP members who have made
fire service their vocation, contributing to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in
the Philippines,” stated Mr. Lim. “This
is the first awards we in SM Prime have launched, signifying the importance of
your heroic role in DRR for the whole of Philippine society.”
Nominations for the awards will begin in July 2024, with the awarding
ceremony scheduled for December 2024. The top 10 awardees will receive a plaque
of recognition and a cash prize of PHP 250,000 each while ten finalists will
each be awarded PHP 20,000.
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SM Prime executives and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) members join forces to promote fire safety and disaster preparedness in communities. |
The MOA signing paves the way towards a safer future for Filipino
communities. The combined efforts of SM Prime and the BFP will undoubtedly
contribute to strengthening fire resilience in the Philippines. (SM
Supermalls)