SM Mall of Asia and BFP Pasay City Launch First-Ever Metro Manila BFP Satellite Office at Government Service Express

Essential public safety services are now more accessible than ever as the Bureau of Fire Protection Pasay City, in partnership with SM Supermalls, officially opened the first BFP Satellite Office in Metro Manila at the Government Service Express (GSE), Level 2, South Parking Building of SM Mall of Asia on 19 November. Designed to bring government services closer to the community, the new satellite office provides easier access to fire safety inspections, permit issuances, renewals, and frontline public assistance — benefiting business owners, tenants, and mall-goers alike. This milestone project was spearheaded by FSUPT Alma Cassandra A. Gardose, Pasay City Fire Marshal, making BFP Pasay City the first unit in the National Capital Region to establish a full- service mall-based satellite of fice through a direct partnership with SM Supermalls. The initiative strengthens SM’s commitment to streamlining compliance processes, improving tenant support, and enhancing community safety. During the launch event, Engr. Liza Silerio, vice president for Corporate Compliance of SM Supermalls, welcomed BFP officials and highlighted SM’s dedication to providing space for essential public services through the GSE program. This was followed by the keynote message of FCSUPT Jaime D. Ramirez, DSC, delivered on his behalf by FSSUPT Gay Faltado Florentino, the Assistant Regional Director for Administration.

“ With this satellite office, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring a safer, more prepared, and more fire- resilient Pasay City. By partnering with SM Mall of Asia, we bring our services closer to the people — making fire safety more convenient and accessible,” said SUPT Alma Cassandra A. Gardose, City Fire Marshall of Pasay City, in her closing remarks. A Confirmation of Activity Signing Ceremony was also held with FSSUPT Santos C. Gawongna, District III Fire Marshal, along with key officials from BFP NCR. Through initiatives like this, SM Supermalls continues to strengthen its Public–Private Partnership and reaffirms its role as a trusted partner of government agencies — making vital public services available within the comfort, safety, and convenience of its malls. The BFP Satellite Office joins the growing roster of agencies housed under SM Mall of Asia’s Government Service Express, anchored by SM’s mission to support communities and empower businesses.