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The Philippines’ Unified 911 Emergency Response System is rapidly approaching full deployment, with cutting-edge communication technologies now in the hands of frontline responders—positioning the country to potentially operate one of the most advanced emergency response systems in Asia. Currently at nearly 60 percent completion, the initiative enables seamless, real-time communication among emergency responders across jurisdictions, […]
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 […]
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones launched “Isumbong sa Pulis” Drive to boost public access to 911 emergency services in their province. Aragones stressed the importance of strong police visibility, especially in remote areas where crimes are more likely to occur. “Ang gusto natin yung pulis nasa labas talaga, umiikot talaga lalo dun sa mga liblib na […]
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 […]
The 911 Emergency Hotline at the Sorsogon Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) was formally launched in Sorsogon City to start serving the residents of Sorsogon province. Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero said the 911 hotline has undergone a series of test runs and is operational 24/7 under the supervision of the PDRRMO. “This […]