BFP-NCR names Manila Water as Outstanding Partner for Fire Safety

The Outstanding Partnership for Fire Safety Award 2023 was given to Manila Water in recognition of the East Zone concessionaire’s proactive efforts to improve emergency response and fire safety in the communities it serves.

The Outstanding Partnership for Fire Safety Award 2023 was given to Manila Water in recognition of the East Zone concessionaire’s proactive efforts to improve emergency response and fire safety in the communities it serves.

The Bureau of Fire Protection – National Capital Region (BFP-NCR) recognized Manila Water as an Outstanding Partner for Fire Safety in the recently concluded Fire Safety Awards in Quezon City.

The award was in recognition of the company’s exceptional support and collaboration with the Bureau of Fire Protection-NCR in protecting lives and property. Also cited were the water company’s proactive efforts to improve emergency response and fire safety in the communities it serves.

Manila Water’s Head of Business Continuity, Gracie Leslie Denaga, Business Continuity Manager Olive Marquez, and Quezon City Business Zone Manager Vic Calacsan accepted the award on behalf of the East Zone concessionaire from the guest of honor, BFP Chief Louie Puracan, and BFP-NCR Regional Director Nahum Tarroza.

As part of the partnership with BFP, Manila Water has been maintaining over 3,300 fire hydrants strategically placed in the East Zone of Metro Manila and parts of Rizal. The hydrants are regularly checked to comply with the Fire Code of the Philippines and are jointly under the care of Manila Water, BFP, and LGUs.

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