“911” Now the Only Number to Call in an Emergency Across the Philippines
On September 11, 2025, the Philippine Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) officially launched the unified “911” emergency hotline nationwide. The new system consolidates multiple existing lines from local governments and government agencies into one single, free-to-use, 24/7 service. What is Unified 911? Unified 911 is intended to streamline emergency response by replacing many disparate hotlines. Before this system, cities, municipalities, barangays, and agencies like the Philippine National […]