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Philippines to acquire 1,500 fire trucks from South Korea
The Department of the Interior and Local Government announced plans to procure 1,500 fire trucks from South Korea for the Bureau of Fire Protection. The procurement initiative was unveiled during budget hearings for the department's 2027 allocation.
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MANILA — The Philippines is moving forward with plans to acquire 1,500 fire trucks from South Korea, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla. The procurement drive aims to bolster the Bureau of Fire Protection's capacity to respond to fire emergencies across the country.
Remulla disclosed the initiative during House of Representatives appropriations committee hearings on the department's 2027 budget proposal on Thursday. The acquisition represents a significant investment in upgrading the nation's firefighting capabilities and emergency response infrastructure.
The South Korean-manufactured vehicles are expected to enhance the BFP's operational reach and effectiveness in addressing fire incidents nationwide. Details regarding the timeline, funding allocation, and specific specifications of the fire trucks were not immediately disclosed during the budget hearing.
The procurement effort aligns with broader government initiatives to modernize public safety and disaster response systems across the archipelago. The DILG continues to explore partnerships and procurement strategies to strengthen local government units' capacity to protect communities from fire hazards.