Press Releases & Publications
Jul 02, 2026
In the Philippines, response time is everything. Whether it is responding to a medical crisis in a congested metropolitan area, deploying rescue teams during a severe typhoon, or handling peace and order incidents, our local dispatchers and emergency...
In the Philippines, response time is everything. Whether it is responding to a medical crisis in a congested metropolitan area, deploying rescue teams during a severe typhoon, or handling peace and order incidents, our local dispatchers and emergency responders are the unserved heroes of public safety.
Currently, emergency response in the country is fragmented. While we have the national Emergency Hotline 911 managed by the DILG, many Filipinos still rely directly on local government unit (LGU)...
Jun 12, 2026
In the Philippines, we are no strangers to emergencies. From the typhoons that sweep across Luzon to the bustling, high-traffic streets of Metro Manila and Metro Cebu, our "Bayanihan" spirit has always been our first line of defense. But as our world...
In the Philippines, we are no strangers to emergencies. From the typhoons that sweep across Luzon to the bustling, high-traffic streets of Metro Manila and Metro Cebu, our "Bayanihan" spirit has always been our first line of defense. But as our world moves from analog landlines to 5G smartphones, our emergency lifelines must follow suit.
While some worry that moving our emergency services to the "cloud" opens us up to hackers, the reality is the opposite: Modernizing 911 is the single best way...
Jun 11, 2026
The country’s Unified 911 Emergency Response System expanded its reach on Thursday with the simultaneous activation of four new Satellite Command Centers (SCCs), bringing faster, more reliable, and more resilient emergency assistance closer to millio...
The country’s Unified 911 Emergency Response System expanded its reach on Thursday with the simultaneous activation of four new Satellite Command Centers (SCCs), bringing faster, more reliable, and more resilient emergency assistance closer to millions of Filipinos
Jun 05, 2026
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) appealed to the public to use the country’s emergency hotline responsibly as the government expands the Unified 911 system to more regions, warning that prank callers risk losing access to help when they...
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) appealed to the public to use the country’s emergency hotline responsibly as the government expands the Unified 911 system to more regions, warning that prank callers risk losing access to help when they may genuinely need it.
The PNP made the statement on Friday following the activation of Unified 911 satellite command centers in Iloilo, Ilocos Norte, Isabela, and Leyte, which forms part of efforts to strengthen emergency response capabilities nati...
Jun 05, 2026
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, June 5, 2026, urged the public to use the country's emergency hotline responsibly as the government expands the Unified 911 system to more regions.
In a statement, PNP Chief General Jose Melencio Narta...
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, June 5, 2026, urged the public to use the country's emergency hotline responsibly as the government expands the Unified 911 system to more regions.
In a statement, PNP Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. warned that repeated prank calls could eventually block users from accessing emergency assistance.
Jun 05, 2026
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged the public to use the country's emergency hotline responsibly as the government expands the Unified 911 system to more regions, warning that repeated prank calls could prevent individuals from acces...
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged the public to use the country's emergency hotline responsibly as the government expands the Unified 911 system to more regions, warning that repeated prank calls could prevent individuals from accessing help when they genuinely need it.
The PNP made the appeal on Friday following the activation of Unified 911 satellite command centers in Iloilo, Ilocos Norte, Isabela, and Leyte as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response capabilities n...
Jun 05, 2026
LAOAG CITY – Inpakaammo ni F/Supt. Roxanne Parado, Provincial Fire Marshal ti Bureau of Fire Protection ditoy Ilocos Norte a mai-block ti numero dagiti agar-aramid ti prank call ken dropped call iti Regional Satellite Command Center for 911 Emergency...
LAOAG CITY – Inpakaammo ni F/Supt. Roxanne Parado, Provincial Fire Marshal ti Bureau of Fire Protection ditoy Ilocos Norte a mai-block ti numero dagiti agar-aramid ti prank call ken dropped call iti Regional Satellite Command Center for 911 Emergency Response System iti Batac City Fire Station ditoy probinsia.
Jun 05, 2026
The ceremonial launching was led by Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. and BFP Director Fire Chief Superintendent Wilberto Niel Ang Kwan Tiu, alongside local government officials.
The initiative is pa...
The ceremonial launching was led by Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. and BFP Director Fire Chief Superintendent Wilberto Niel Ang Kwan Tiu, alongside local government officials.
The initiative is part of the Modernized and Integrated Philippine Emergency Report Handling and Response System. It establishes a centralized, toll-free, and 24/7 emergency hotline that connects callers directly to police, fire, medical, and rescue services.
PNP Chief Nartatez, ginpangunahan ang paglunsar sang Unified 911 Satellite Command Center sa Region6
Jun 05, 2026
PNP Chief Nartatez, ginpangunahan ang paglunsar sang Unified 911 Satellite Command Center sa Region6
PNP Chief Nartatez, ginpangunahan ang paglunsar sang Unified 911 Satellite Command Center sa Region6
Jun 05, 2026
ILOILO CITY – Emergency callers in Western Visayas can now seek immediate assistance in Hiligaynon and Kinaray-a through a newly launched Unified 911 Satellite Command Center.
Authorities are moving to eliminate language barriers that have long hamp...
ILOILO CITY – Emergency callers in Western Visayas can now seek immediate assistance in Hiligaynon and Kinaray-a through a newly launched Unified 911 Satellite Command Center.
Authorities are moving to eliminate language barriers that have long hampered emergency response and delayed lifesaving interventions in the regions.