TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, PHILIPPINES — Inter-Agency Alignment for Public Safety Under the leadership of Regional Director FCSUPT Aldwin M. Salazar, DSC, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Region 8 joined key law enforcement and public security agencies for the Kapihan ha PIA Eastern Visayas media forum on August 27, 2026. Held at the PNP Regional Office 8 Administrative Building in Tacloban City, the panel served as an official kickoff for National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW), detailing multi-agency initiatives designed to safeguard communities across the region.
Spotlighting Tacloban’s 911 Command Center
Representing BFP Region 8, FINSP Regine C. Corpuz, Acting Chief of the Regional Public Information Service, showcased the operational capabilities of the 911 Satellite Command Center based in Tacloban City:
Real-Time Communication Hub: Serves as a centralized dispatch network that streamlines incoming distress calls and coordinates immediate emergency responses.
Inter-Agency Coordination: Enables rapid relay of critical assistance requests between fire, rescue, police, and medical responders across Eastern Visayas.
24/7 Accessibility: Guarantees direct communication channels for citizens seeking prompt intervention during disaster, fire, or safety emergencies.
United Front Against Crime and Emergencies
Moderated by Ms. Consuelo L. Alarcon under PIA 8 Regional Head Mr. Reyan L. Arinto, the forum brought together regional heads from law enforcement, anti-narcotics, and justice departments:
Key Resource Speakers: Included NAPOLCOM 8 Regional Director Atty. Risty N. Sibay, PDEA 8 Regional Director Dir. Levi S. Ortiz, DOJ-PPA 8 Regional Director Dir. Beverly D. Ampo, and PLTCOL Analiza C. Armeza (Assistant Chief, RCADD/RPIO PRO 8).
Media Collaboration: Members of the PNP Press Corps and local media outlets participated in discussing community safety, crime prevention, and emergency preparedness strategies.
By pairing modern communications infrastructure like the 911 Command Center with strong inter-agency partnerships, BFP Region 8 reinforces its mandate to protect lives, property, and public order across the region.
