Graft raps filed today vs BFP chief, 50 othersThe charges will be filed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) before the Office of the Ombudsman. MANILA, Philippines — Complaints for graft and grave misconduct will be filed today against Bureau of Fire Protection chief Jesus Fernandez for his alleged involvement in corruption in the BFP. The charges will be filed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) before the Office of the Ombudsman. Remulla has tagged the BFP as the most corrupt agency under the DILG, allegedly getting about P15 billion per year in kickbacks. Remulla said cases would also be filed against 50 current and former BFP officials who were involved in bid-rigging schemes in the BFP procurement programs from 2021 to 2025.

Source: Philippine Star March 04, 2026 16:46 UTC