DILG uncovers 'culture of corruption' in Bureau of Fire Protection; charges filed against officials, supplier

Jonvic tags fire chief in P14.75 million bribe scheme

Bureau of Fire Protection chief Jesus Fernandez allegedly received P14.75 million in bribe money for the procurement of 132 type 1 basic life support ambulances when he headed the BFP’s bids and awards committee.

DILG files raps vs BFP chief Fernandez, supplier over alleged P14.7-M ambulance kickbacks

Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) chief Fire Director Jesus Fernandez and a private supplier are now facing administrative and criminal charges at the Office of the Ombudsman over alleged P14.752 kickbacks in ambulance deals, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Thursday.

DILG uncovers 'culture of corruption' in Bureau of Fire Protection; charges filed against officials, supplier

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday exposed a culture of corruption within the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), involving bribery, bid rigging, and malversation of public funds, prompting the filing of criminal and administrative charges against implicated officials and calls for preventative suspension.Speaking at a media briefing, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the corruption appears…

DILG chief to sue BFP chief, others over 'corruption'

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan ANTI-CORRUPTION. Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla speaks during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum on Wednesday (March 4, 2026). Remulla said he will file charges against Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) personnel, including its director, over alleged corruption in the bureau on Thursday (March 5). (PNA photo by Lloyd Caliwan) MANILA – Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla on Wednesday said…