In our constantly progressing country, industrialization is inevitable. This leads to the development of towns to cities, building of many infrastructures, ranging from single dwelling houses to towering skyscrapers, and also development of roads and bridges. These improvements are all beneficial to all of us but at the same time post a great threat during calamities specifically earthquakes.

It is the most common question we ask whenever we conduct earthquake drill. As part of the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill, we explain as to why we needed to conduct such activity; for we fear and expect the worst if “The Big One” happens.

                  26 September 2016, Tarlac Police Provincial Office celebrated their 115^thPolice Anniversary with the theme, “Hamon ng Pagbabago, Pinag-ibayong Serbisyo”, coinciding with the 145^th Camp general Francisco S Macabulos Day.

Last August 25, 2016 marks as one of the most memorable day for the people of Victoria. The Inauguration of the very first BFP owned fire station in Tarlac took place. The long wait is over, Victoria Fire station is now open to the public and ready to serve the citizen of Victoria.

Last week, Southwest Monsoon enhance by an active Low Pressure Area bring out some heavy rains in our country particularly on Luzon. BFP Region 3 raised the Normal Alert to Heightened Alert Status and activate OPLAN PAGHALASA and OPLAN LISTO

The Philippines, as we all know, is a tropical country. Its geographical position and landscape as an archipelago within the “Ring of Fire” is expected to be bombarded with storms and earthquakes every year. Hence, being prepared with disasters is a must for all of us. As the rainy seasons come, people are expecting flooded streets, landslides, thunder storms, and for this year, even hurricanes. With all of these extreme calamities, many properties were devastated, millions of crops wasted and the hardest part even people’s lives.

With the theme, “Public Service, the moving spirit of true governance”, the Public Servant’s Assembly 2016 held at the Bulwagan Hall, Municipal Building, San Manuel, Tarlac on 26 July 2016 was a successful event.

By: FO1 Maharlika Isabel A Aquino

            In order to say that a certain community is an effective and a competent one, it is important for them to have cooperation or oneness, and a good relationship towards the ruling government as well. That’s why in this month, the Bureau of Fire Protection is proudly celebrating the Police Community Relations Month together with the Philippine National Police.

     Rainy season is nearly approaching again in our country. Possilibilities of any form of disturbances may come at any time, at any place. In connection with this, it is very essential to work on preparedness and awareness to avoid accidents.

             On 10 April 2016, personnel from different fire stations from the Province of Tarlac and Nueva Ecija proceeded to Capas, Tarlac to attend the Philippine Veterans Week and Araw ng Kagitingan held at Capas National Shrine. The prestigious march begun with the cooperation of all participants to reminisce and look back to the valorous acts of the veterans.