Mika was given a calling card and was told to buy all the required equipment from the contact indicated on it. Upon checking the card, she was surprised to find that the name printed belonged to the same BFP personnel who conducted the inspection.
When she asked if she could buy the items elsewhere at a lower cost, she was reportedly told that purchases should only be made through the contact provided.
Left with limited options and worried about delays in her permit, Mika went ahead and bought a fire extinguisher worth around P3,500, even though similar items usually sell for about P1,000.
She stressed that she had no issue of spending for safety but felt disheartened knowing that her hard-earned money might be going to corrupt practices.
The incident added to earlier statements from government officials pointing to corruption concerns within the BFP.
BFP spokesperson encouraged victims to formally report such incidents through the BFP website, assuring confidentiality and ongoing investigations. The agency emphasized the need for solid evidence to hold any erring personnel accountable and restore public trust.
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