DILG uncovers 'culture of corruption' in Bureau of Fire Protection; charges filed against officials, supplier
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-05 15:11 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Natural Disasters, Philippines, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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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.
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