21/04/2025
RD MASLANG AWARDS 'MEDALYA NG PAPURI' TO FO1 DE ASIS | FO1 Alfred Vincent S De Asis of Tagum City Fire Station was honored with the Medalya ng Papuri for his exemplary honesty and integrity after returning P200,000.00 he found during a firefighting operation. The awarding was personally led by the Regional Director of BFP 11, FCSUPT JUNITO F MASLANG, DSC, who praised FO1 De Asis for embodying the true spirit of public service.
The incident took place last Friday in Purok Durian, Seminary Drive, Brgy. Mangga, Tagum City, where firefighters responded swiftly to a fire that damaged one establishment. Amid the emergency response, FO1 De Asis found a large sum of cash and, without hesitation, turned it over to the authorities to ensure it would be returned to its rightful owner.
During the awarding ceremony, RD MASLANG emphasized the importance of integrity in the Bureau, stating, “Integrity is doing the right thing even if nobody’s watching.” He added that FO1 De Asis’ honest act is a living example of the core principles under his MASI leadership—Morale, Accountability, Service-Oriented mindset, and Integrity.
This commendable act not only boosted the morale of the Bureau but also served as a shining example of the kind of dedication and trustworthiness expected of every public servant. The BFP continues to urge the public to remain vigilant and to always observe fire safety practices.
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