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Domestic abuse in the Philippines remains a persistent crisis, affecting women and children through violence, exploitation, and coercion.
But a shift is underway—not in how often abuse occurs, but in how it is reported and addressed.
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911 data: Domestic abuse leads VAWC cases in PH
By newsbytes.ph | Mar 26, 2026
Domestic abuse remains the most reported violence against women and children (VAWC) case in calls to the country’s emergency hotline, according to data from the Emergency 911 National Office.
From January 2025 to February 2026, the agency logged 2,533 calls involving domestic trouble, including physical, sexual, psychological, or economic abuse. W...
Domestic abuse remains the most reported violence against women and children (VAWC) case in calls to the country’s emergency hotline, according to data from the Emergency 911 National Office.
From January 2025 to February 2026, the agency logged 2,533 calls involving domestic trouble, including physical, sexual, psychological, or economic abuse. Wife battery, maltreatment, and rape cases accounted for 214, 209, and 106 incide...
INQUIRER: National 911 center logs over 3,300 VAWC calls from Jan. to Feb.
By INQUIRER.NET | Mar 26, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Emergency 911 National Office recorded a total of 3,392 calls related to violence against women and their children (VAWC) from January 2025 to February 2026.
In a statement on Thursday, the Emergency 911 National Office said 2,533 of the calls logged during the said period involved physical, sexual, psychological or econo...
MANILA, Philippines — The Emergency 911 National Office recorded a total of 3,392 calls related to violence against women and their children (VAWC) from January 2025 to February 2026.
In a statement on Thursday, the Emergency 911 National Office said 2,533 of the calls logged during the said period involved physical, sexual, psychological or economic abuse.
KEEP HOLY WEEK BREAK SAFE; KNOW HOW TO CALL 911
By www.ikot.ph | Mar 23, 2026
**The Holy Week starts on March 22 and despite the prohibitive fuel price hike, families and groups are still expected to travel by land, sea or air.**
Whether the chosen destination is near or far, or even if one decides to stay at home, safety should continue to be the top priority.
Summer travelers must make sure to secure their homes by locki...
**The Holy Week starts on March 22 and despite the prohibitive fuel price hike, families and groups are still expected to travel by land, sea or air.**
Whether the chosen destination is near or far, or even if one decides to stay at home, safety should continue to be the top priority.
Summer travelers must make sure to secure their homes by locking all doors and windows, unplugging all electrical cords to disconnect applianc...
NewsHoly Week Travel Safety: Quick Guide to Using 911
By metrocebu.news | Mar 23, 2026
As Holy Week approaches, many Filipino families prepare for road trips, seaside getaways, or visits to hometowns. Despite rising fuel costs, travel remains a tradition during this season. Whether you’re hitting the highways or staying home, safety should always be the top priority.
Before leaving, secure your house by locking doors and windows, un...
As Holy Week approaches, many Filipino families prepare for road trips, seaside getaways, or visits to hometowns. Despite rising fuel costs, travel remains a tradition during this season. Whether you’re hitting the highways or staying home, safety should always be the top priority.
Before leaving, secure your house by locking doors and windows, unplugging appliances, and disconnecting electronics. This not only prevents power...
Holy Week travel? Here’s everything you need to know about calling 911 in the Philippines
By astig.ph | Mar 23, 2026
MANILA, Philippines (Mar 2026) — Millions of Filipinos are hitting the road, the sea, and the skies this Holy Week, and whether your destination is a beach in Palawan or your living room couch, one number is worth keeping in mind: 911.
The Holy Week break begins March 22, and despite rising fuel costs, travel volumes are expected to remain high. W...
MANILA, Philippines (Mar 2026) — Millions of Filipinos are hitting the road, the sea, and the skies this Holy Week, and whether your destination is a beach in Palawan or your living room couch, one number is worth keeping in mind: 911.
The Holy Week break begins March 22, and despite rising fuel costs, travel volumes are expected to remain high. With more people on the move, the chances of encountering emergencies — road acci...
Manila Republic: Prioritize safety during the Holy Week break; know how to call 911
By www.manilarepublic.com | Mar 20, 2026
The Holy Week starts on March 22 and despite the prohibitive fuel price hike, families and groups are still expected to travel by land, sea or air.
The Holy Week starts on March 22 and despite the prohibitive fuel price hike, families and groups are still expected to travel by land, sea or air.
The Manila Times: BFP flags March to May as peak fire months
By www.manilatimes.net | Mar 03, 2026
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has warned the public that March, April and May are the most fire-prone months nationwide, urging Filipinos to treat fire safety as a daily responsibility.
Data also show that April consistently records the highest number of fires across the country.
Densely populated areas in the National Capital Region, parti...
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has warned the public that March, April and May are the most fire-prone months nationwide, urging Filipinos to treat fire safety as a daily responsibility.
Data also show that April consistently records the highest number of fires across the country.
Densely populated areas in the National Capital Region, particularly communities with informal settlements, continue to face the highest fire...
March-May most fire-prone months
By BusinessWorld | Mar 02, 2026
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Monday urged the public to be vigilant as March, April, and May remain the most fire-prone months in the country.
In a statement, the BFP said fire incidents in Metro Manila peak in March and April, with the highest number of fire incidents consistently being recorded in April.
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Monday urged the public to be vigilant as March, April, and May remain the most fire-prone months in the country.
In a statement, the BFP said fire incidents in Metro Manila peak in March and April, with the highest number of fire incidents consistently being recorded in April.
NGA 911 eyes cities for growth
By BusinessWorld | 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 said in an interview with BusinessWorld. “I was going back and forth here for probably three years. A...
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.”