#911 Philippines

If fully implemented nationwide, the Philippines’ next-generation 911 emergency response system could become the most advanced in Southeast Asia, promising life-saving improvements in response times, communication, and coordination during critical incidents. Ranked the most disaster-prone country in the world from 2009 to 2024 by the World Risk Index, the Philippines regularly faces typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other natural hazards. To fix this, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), under Executive Director Francis Fajardo, launched a revitalized 911 program in August 2024. The goal: to create a unified, national emergency response system powered by next-generation (NG911) technology. During the League of Provinces of the Philippines’ 7th General Assembly on February 7, 2025, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla urged all LGUs to adopt the NG911 system. These LGUs are now operating with fully digital, IP-based emergency systems developed by NGA 911 Philippines, the local arm of U.S.-based NGA 911 LLC. Unlike traditional systems that rely solely on voice calls, NG911 platforms support multimedia communication and integrate advanced features that enhance emergency coordination. Robert Llaguno, country head of NGA 911 Philippines, emphasized that the new system’s interoperability is one of its greatest strengths. Read more in our articles including "Philippines May Have Asia’s Best 911 System — If Rolled Out Properly Nationwide" and "ASUS Chromebook CM14 announced".