Press Releases & Publications

NG911 and Interoperability: Connecting Agencies for Faster, Smarter Emergency Response

Feb 11, 2026

Emergency response depends on one critical factor above all else: connection. When agencies can communicate clearly, share information seamlessly, and coordinate across jurisdictions, outcomes improve. That’s exactly where Next Generation 911 (NG911)...
Emergency response depends on one critical factor above all else: connection. When agencies can communicate clearly, share information seamlessly, and coordinate across jurisdictions, outcomes improve. That’s exactly where Next Generation 911 (NG911) and interoperability come together. NG911 isn’t just an upgrade to legacy systems. It’s a framework designed to help public safety agencies operate as a unified, responsive network in moments when every second matters.  In this blog from NGA, we’l...
NGA 911 eyes cities for growth

Feb 11, 2026

WHEN Ishka Villacisneros first began advocating for a modern 911 system in the Philippines in 2019, the idea was often dismissed as fiction rather than public policy. “If you asked someone to call 911, they’d say, ‘Isn’t that just in movies?’” she s...
WHEN Ishka Villacisneros first began advocating for a modern 911 system in the Philippines in 2019, the idea was often dismissed as fiction rather than public policy. “If you asked someone to call 911, they’d say, ‘Isn’t that just in movies?’” she said in an interview with BusinessWorld. “I was going back and forth here for probably three years. Almost anyone I talked to had no idea what 911 was.”
Next-Generation 911 Upgrade: Enhanced Mission-Critical Technology in the Philippines

Jan 28, 2026

The Department of the Interior and Local Governments (DILG) of the Philippines is advancing its vision for an exceptional emergency response system by introducing the Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch (UPCAD) in its Unified 911 command c...
The Department of the Interior and Local Governments (DILG) of the Philippines is advancing its vision for an exceptional emergency response system by introducing the Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch (UPCAD) in its Unified 911 command centers. This new system combines a sophisticated dispatch console with robust mobile devices—smartphones, feature phones, and tablets—designed specifically for first responders to meet challenging public safety demands. The implementation of UPCAD w...
SunStar Philippines:

Jan 27, 2026

Next-generation emergency response is coming to the Philippines as Unified 911 command centers adopt Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch, a cutting-edge communication platform with durable devices for first responders. Which technology wil...
Next-generation emergency response is coming to the Philippines as Unified 911 command centers adopt Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch, a cutting-edge communication platform with durable devices for first responders. Which technology will connect first responders across the Philippines’ national 911 system?
Sunstar: Unified 911 system gets revolutionary upgrade

Jan 26, 2026

TRUE to the Department of the Interior and Local Governments’ (DILG) vision of providing the country with a world-class emergency response system, Unified 911 command centers will soon get next-level critical communication software that will also equ...
TRUE to the Department of the Interior and Local Governments’ (DILG) vision of providing the country with a world-class emergency response system, Unified 911 command centers will soon get next-level critical communication software that will also equip first responders with state of the art tools. Called the Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch (UPCAD), the system consists of a field-proven dispatch console designed to meet the challenges of a demanding public safety environment plus...
IKOT PH: UNIFIED 911 SYSTEM GETS DISPATCH UPGRADE

Jan 26, 2026

True to the Department of the Interior and Local Governments’ (DILG) vision of providing the country with a world-class emergency response system, Unified 911 command centers will soon get next-level critical communication software that will also equ...
True to the Department of the Interior and Local Governments’ (DILG) vision of providing the country with a world-class emergency response system, Unified 911 command centers will soon get next-level critical communication software that will also equip first responders with state-of-the-art tools. Called the Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch (UPCAD), the system consists of a field-proven dispatch console designed to meet the challenges of a demanding public safety environment plus...
PH steps up public safety with high-tech updates

Jan 25, 2026

TRUE to the Department of the Interior and Local Governments’ vision of providing the country with a world-class emergency response system, Unified 911 command centers will soon get next-level critical communication software that will also equip firs...
TRUE to the Department of the Interior and Local Governments’ vision of providing the country with a world-class emergency response system, Unified 911 command centers will soon get next-level critical communication software that will also equip first responders with state of the art tools. Called the Unified Platform for Communications and Dispatch, the system consists of a field-proven dispatch console designed to meet the challenges of a demanding public safety environment plus robust smartp...
FB: The Manila Times - PH steps up public safety with high-tech updates

Jan 25, 2026

TRUE to the Department of the Interior and Local Governments’ vision of providing the country with a world-class emergency response system, Unified 911 command centers will soon get next-level critical communication software that will also equip firs...
TRUE to the Department of the Interior and Local Governments’ vision of providing the country with a world-class emergency response system, Unified 911 command centers will soon get next-level critical communication software that will also equip first responders with state of the art tools.
Manila Standard: Unified 911 system gets revolutionary upgrade via unified dispatch using mission critical technology

Jan 24, 2026

True to the Department of the Interior and Local Governments’ (DILG) vision of providing the country with a world-class emergency response system, Unified 911 command centers will soon get next-level critical communication software that will also equ...
True to the Department of the Interior and Local Governments’ (DILG) vision of providing the country with a world-class emergency response system, Unified 911 command centers will soon get next-level critical communication software that will also equip first responders with state of the art tools. Called the Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch (UPCAD), the system consists of a field-proven dispatch console designed to meet the challenges of a demanding public safety environment plus...
Unified 911 to roll out dispatch upgrade in February

Jan 24, 2026

The Unified 911 emergency response system is set to undergo a major technical upgrade with the rollout of a mission-critical communications and dispatch platform aimed at improving coordination among first responders nationwide. The upgrade centers...
The Unified 911 emergency response system is set to undergo a major technical upgrade with the rollout of a mission-critical communications and dispatch platform aimed at improving coordination among first responders nationwide. The upgrade centers on the Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch (UPCAD), which introduces a new dispatch console and ruggedized mobile devices designed for use by police, fire, disaster response, and other emergency units operating in high-risk environments.