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911 emergency hotline

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on 911 emergency hotline.

PNP steps up rider protections amid incidents
The Philippine National Police urged motorcycle taxi riders to immediately call the 911 emergency hotline at the first sign of danger, intensifying safety…
18 July 20261 MIN READ
Unified 911 system triggers domestic violence reporting surge
The Philippine National Police will deploy more female officers to frontline units as the Unified 911 hotline records over 5,000 violence-related calls in…
3 March 20261 MIN READ
Unified 911 saves lives in mental health crises
PNP data show about 2,000 suicide deaths in early 2025 as DILG cites Unified 911’s use in mental health emergencies.
16 December 20251 MIN READ
Unified 911 goes live: One number, faster response
DILG launches Unified 911— a free, 24/7, language-sensitive emergency hotline with a five-minute response target, in partnership with PLDT and key agencies.
11 September 20251 MIN READ
Stabbing suspect nabbed by 911 ‘test call’
A man was arrested for stabbing a barber in Quezon City, with the arrest unexpectedly aided by a citizen’s 911 test call, highlighting the importance of…
9 August 20251 MIN READ
DILG rolls out national 911 hotline in NCR, BARMM, Regions 1 and 7
27 May 20253 MIN READ