Top 20 finalists named in 2025 Outstanding Firefighters search

The 2025 Search for the Ten Outstanding Firefighters of the Philippines (TOFF) has entered its second year under the partnership of SM Prime and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), recognizing firefighters nationwide for bravery, dedication and public service.

The program, launched in 2024, honors commissioned and non-commissioned officers who have shown notable commitment and courage during emergencies, introduced innovations in fire safety or disaster response, and demonstrated sustained service to their communities.

From nationwide nominations, the field has been narrowed to 20 finalists who underwent evaluations and panel interviews.

Non-commissioned officers:
SFO1 Jan Vincent R. Alba; SFO2 Donn Canlas Anloague; FO3 Dianne Daphne Parinas Bruno; SFO3 Daisy Leal Cabautan; FO2 Jay Lord B. Corpuz; SFO2 Lloyd Casilao Francisco; SFO1 Sussie May Limaco Magan; SFO4 Rachel Sangalang Nicasio; FO1 James Harley Omayao Palencia; and FO2 Bernard P. Sureta.

Commissioned officers:
FSINSP Zardoz V. Abela; FSUPT Josephus Franco Alburo; FSSUPT Bartolome O. Beliran, DSC; FCINSP Julius Daryl M. Bulatao; FSUPT Raul G. Bustaliño; FCINSP Marc Allan C. Consuegra; FCINSP Anthony Cadion De Paz; FSINSP Julius R. Mangrubang; FSUPT Jacqueline Sanson Ortega; and FSINSP Karl Aerole M. Rojales.

The Top 10 awardees will be recognized on Dec. 4 at SMX Aura and will receive a plaque and a ₱250,000 cash prize.

Organizers said the program aims to highlight individual achievement in the BFP as well as efforts to strengthen fire safety and community resilience nationwide.