SM Prime, BFP Announce Top 20 Finalists for the 2025 Search for Ten Outstanding Firefighters of the Philippines

Now in its second year, the 2025 Search for the Ten Outstanding Firefighters of the Philippines (TOFF) continues under the partnership of SM Prime and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), recognizing exemplary bravery, dedication, and public service among BFP personnel nationwide. 

Building on the success of the inaugural TOFF in 2024, this year’s search once again highlights both commissioned and non-commissioned officers who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment, courage in emergencies, innovation in fire safety or disaster response, and a sustained record of service to their communities. 

From nationwide submissions, the candidates have been shortlisted to the Top 20, all of whom underwent a rigorous evaluation and interview process. 

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 
• 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 
• FSINSP Karl Aerole M. Rojales 

The Top 10 Outstanding Firefighters will be honored at an award ceremony on December 4 at SMX Aura. Each awardee will receive a plaque of recognition and a cash prize of ₱250,000. 

The TOFF program continues to celebrate not only individual heroism and excellence but also the shared commitment of SM Prime and the BFP to build safer, more resilient communities across the country. 

For updates on the 2025 TOFF program and the upcoming awarding ceremony, follow @SMSupermalls on social media.