We do not tolerate illegal actions

Chief Superintendent Roberto Genave, director of the Bureau of Fireplace Safety in Central Visayas (BFP-7). | CDN Photograph/ Emmariel Ares

CEBU CITY — “We don’t tolerate such illegal actions.”

This was the response of Chief Superintendent Roberto Genave, regional director of the Bureau of Fireplace Safety in Central Visayas (BFP-7), to the arrest of one in all their personnel for allegedly soliciting cash from an applicant.

The arrested officer was Fireplace lnspector Roy Mat Castro, chief of the Fireplace Security Enforcement Part (FSES) of the Cebu Metropolis Fireplace Station (CCFS).

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Castro allegedly demanded P400,000 from a feminine applicant with the promise that he would be sure that she can be accepted.

He was arrested in an entrapment operation inside a restaurant in Cebu Metropolis on Thursday afternoon, June 27.

Following this incident, Genave instructed the media on Friday, June 28, that this kind of motion was not tolerated within the BFP.

“It was a really unhealthy information for us as a result of it could really tarnish the picture of the Bureau of Fireplace Safety, not solely BFP Area 7 however in fact the entire BFP. However then, one factor I’ll say time and again, we don’t tolerate such illegal actions. We don’t actually tolerate that illegal actions,” he said.

BFP-7 chief slams unethical habits

Genave, in an official assertion posted on their social media web page, additionally condemned the unethical habits of the hearth official.

Genave emphasised that they stood behind the directions of OPLAN SANTINDIG (Isang Tinig, Isang Tindig, Kontra Korapsyon sa Bureau of Fireplace Safety).

The marketing campaign focuses on the implementation of anti-corruption measures and the promotion of transparency and accountability with the recruitment within the BFP.

He additionally stated that they’d be offering a really strict measure within the recruitment course of that would offer an equal alternative for everybody.

Furthermore, he stated that they didn’t apply cash-outs as each applicant have to be fastidiously assessed based mostly solely on benefit and health.

“We want to guarantee the Public and the individuals involved that rapid motion can be taken towards FINSP MAT CASTRO and different personnel concerned if there are any. We’ll proceed to collaborate carefully with the NBI and different related companies to make sure thorough investigation and swift decision to this case,” stated Genave.

BFP-7 chief: Castro relieved

The regional director introduced by means of the assertion that Castro had been relieved from his place.

Furthermore, he ordered the Regional Inside Affairs Service to analyze whether or not there was possible trigger for them to file an administrative case towards him.

“Shifting ahead, we urge the general public to keep up confidence within the BFP’s dedication to serving with honor and integrity. We stay vigilant in our efforts to uphold the belief positioned in us by the Filipino folks,” stated Genave.

In the meantime, CCFS public info officer, Senior Fireplace Officer (SFO1) Wendell Villanueva, stated that Castro’s work primarily entailed signing hearth security analysis clearances and hearth security inspection certificates after the conduct of inspection.

He stated that the recruitment course of was being dealt with by the regional workplace, not the CCFS.

In accordance with Villanueva, the suspect had no prior data of misconduct which is why his arrest got here as a shock to his colleagues on the station.

Villanueva assured the general public that the appliance to the BFP was free and open for anybody with the proper {qualifications}.

He additionally urged people, who would possibly encounter this sort of solicitation when making use of for the company to right away file a report.

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