Chief Superintendent Roberto Genave, director of the Bureau of Hearth Safety in Central Visayas (BFP-7). | CDN Picture/ 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 Hearth 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 Hearth lnspector Roy Mat Castro, chief of the Hearth Security Enforcement Part (FSES) of the Cebu Metropolis Hearth 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 could 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 such a motion was not tolerated within the BFP.
“It was a really dangerous information for us as a result of it could actually tarnish the picture of the Bureau of Hearth Safety, not solely BFP Area 7 however after all the entire BFP. However then, one factor I’ll say repeatedly, 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 fireplace official.
Genave emphasised that they stood behind the directions of OPLAN SANTINDIG (Isang Tinig, Isang Tindig, Kontra Korapsyon sa Bureau of Hearth 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 observe cash-outs as each applicant have to be fastidiously assessed based mostly solely on benefit and health.
“We wish to guarantee the Public and the individuals involved that rapid motion shall be taken towards FINSP MAT CASTRO and different personnel concerned if there are any. We are going to proceed to collaborate intently with the NBI and different related businesses to make sure thorough investigation and swift decision to this case,” stated Genave.
BFP-7 chief: Castro relieved
The regional director introduced by way of the assertion that Castro had been relieved from his place.
Furthermore, he ordered the Regional Inner 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 take care of 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 Hearth Officer (SFO1) Wendell Villanueva, stated that Castro’s work primarily entailed signing fireplace security analysis clearances and fireplace 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 line with Villanueva, the suspect had no prior information 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 suitable {qualifications}.
He additionally urged people, who would possibly encounter this type of solicitation when making use of for the company to instantly file a report.
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