MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday sued Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Chief Fire Director Jesus Fernandez before the Office of the Ombudsman for alleged kickbacks. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed this in a press briefing in Quezon City, accusing Fernandez of receiving P14 million in kickbacks and “systematically manipulating the bidding of ambulances for the BFP.” The secretary, whose department supervises the BFP, previously alleged the bureau amassed P15 billion a year by compelling business owners to buy fire extinguishers from suppliers affiliated with fire inspectors, charging them fees for complete […]... Keep on reading: DILG slaps graft raps vs BFP chief over alleged P14 million kickbacks