Quezon City
Fire District 5 Station
5 Commander C. Insp.
Marvin H. Mari (left), Information & Education
Speaker in the BFP-NCR
traditional flag-raising
ceremony on December
4, 2023 speaks about
the value of empathy,
which he defines as a cornerstone of effective communication and connection among firefighters that build
trust, enhance understanding, strengthen relationships, and promote positive emotional well-being for a
unified and better decision-making in challenging situations. A Medalya ng Kasanayan is awarded to Mari
by BFP-NCR top brass Regional Director C. Supt. Nahum B. Tarroza, Assistant Regional Director for Administration Sr. Supt. Ronel M. Maltezo and Assistant Regional Director for Operation Sr. Supt. Rodrigo N. Reyes
(right photo, 2nd, 3rd and 4th from right, respectively). (Benjie J. Murillo / BFP-NCR Photos)