The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) commended on Wednesday, April 26, the SM Prime Holdings, Inc. for what it described as overwhelming support to the bureau’s fire safety awareness campaign.
BFP Acting Deputy Chief for Administration Chief Supt. Jesus Fernandez bared that the recent renewal of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) signed by both parties is a testament to their strong partnership as it brought opportunities and created new platforms that create awareness and disseminate information about fire safety and prevention.
“This partnership comes at the right time where the BFP is transforming into a modern institution and in our quest for excellence we need partners that will support our campaigns and help us provide high quality service to the public,” Fernandez emphasized. Fernandez told SM Management “we also look forward for the connuaon of our joint efforts in building fire safety and resilient communies across the country.’’ On April 13, the BFP and SM Prime Holdings Inc. inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) as partners in fire safety awareness measures where Steven T. Tan, president of SM Supermalls and Fernandez signed the MOA. A video compilation of all major programs undertaken by the BFP and SM was shown during the program. Also present during the MOA signing held at the BFP National Headquarters were SM executives, District and City Fire Marshals of Metro Manila and several uniformed and non-uniform personnel of the BFP. Adressing the BFP during the ceremony, Tan stated “with 82 malls, with an average of three malls being opened every year, you are assured that SM is your number one private sector supporter.’’ He added that SM prime Holdings Inc. is proud to join hands with the BFP “ as we all continue to work on disaster risk reduction towards a more resilient Philippines.’’
“This partnership comes at the right time where the BFP is transforming into a modern institution and in our quest for excellence we need partners that will support our campaigns and help us provide high quality service to the public,” Fernandez emphasized. Fernandez told SM Management “we also look forward for the connuaon of our joint efforts in building fire safety and resilient communies across the country.’’ On April 13, the BFP and SM Prime Holdings Inc. inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) as partners in fire safety awareness measures where Steven T. Tan, president of SM Supermalls and Fernandez signed the MOA. A video compilation of all major programs undertaken by the BFP and SM was shown during the program. Also present during the MOA signing held at the BFP National Headquarters were SM executives, District and City Fire Marshals of Metro Manila and several uniformed and non-uniform personnel of the BFP. Adressing the BFP during the ceremony, Tan stated “with 82 malls, with an average of three malls being opened every year, you are assured that SM is your number one private sector supporter.’’ He added that SM prime Holdings Inc. is proud to join hands with the BFP “ as we all continue to work on disaster risk reduction towards a more resilient Philippines.’’