The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII), led by president Dr. Cecilio Pedro, donated half million pesos to the Association of Volunteer Fire Chiefs and Fire Fighters of the Philippines (AVFCF) on Nov. 7., 2024 at the FFCCCII building in Binondo, Manila.
The donation aims to help enhance of the association’s firefighting initiatives and community safety programs.
Pedro lauded the efforts of the AVFCF in protecting lives and property, saying that the federation values the work of fire fighters.
He said the association’s work reflects the Filipino-Chinese community’s core values, known as the “Three Treasures,” and that it is meaningful, widely recognized and appreciated by mainstream society.
He said the federation has consistently provided half a million pesos each year to support the association’s fire protection projects and will continue to do so in the future.
AVFCF chairman Wu Bing Xiang and other members of the association expressed gratitude for the support, which will help strengthen firefighting efforts across the country.
