In a groundbreaking initiative, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) and
the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) are searching for the Ten Outstanding
Firefighters of the Philippines 2024 to recognize the exceptional bravery and
dedication of our firefighters.
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| BFP leaders and local officials can nominate officers for awards until August 31. |
For the first time, a private company like SM Prime is shining a
spotlight on the exemplary performance of 10 out of nearly 38,000 BFP
personnel. These firefighters have gone above and beyond in their duties,
risking their lives to protect communities across the country.
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| SM Prime President Jeffrey Lim (second from left), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Director Louie Puracan (second from right), SM Supermalls’ Vice President for Corporate Compliance Group Liza Silerio (left) and BFP Chief Superintendent Renato Capuz (right) at the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing in June 2024. |
The deadline for nominations is August 31, 2024. Nominations can be
submitted by BFP’s highest commanding officer of the unit, immediate superior,
or local chief executive.
Nominations for the awards began 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.