Press Releases & Publications

Jun 04, 2026

Pormal na inilunsad ng Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ang apat na bagong Unified 911 Satellite Command Centers sa Luzon at Visayas bilang bahagi ng pagpapalakas ng sistema ng pagtugon sa mga emergency sa bansa. Isinagawa ang...
Pormal na inilunsad ng Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ang apat na bagong Unified 911 Satellite Command Centers sa Luzon at Visayas bilang bahagi ng pagpapalakas ng sistema ng pagtugon sa mga emergency sa bansa. Isinagawa ang ceremonial launch sa Leganes Fire Station sa Leganes, Iloilo nitong Hunyo 4, alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na paigtingin ang crisis management at magtayo ng mas episyenteng localized emergency response systems sa iba’t i...
DILG: 4 new 911 hubs go live across key regions in PH

Jun 04, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Four new 911 emergency call system command centers have been activated in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Western Visayas, and Eastern Visayas, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced on Thursday.
MANILA, Philippines — Four new 911 emergency call system command centers have been activated in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Western Visayas, and Eastern Visayas, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced on Thursday.
DILG activates four new Unified 911 command centers

Jun 04, 2026

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday announced the full activation of four new Unified 911 Satellite Command Centers in Ilocos Norte, Isabela, Iloilo and Leyte, expanding the country's emergency response network and...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday announced the full activation of four new Unified 911 Satellite Command Centers in Ilocos Norte, Isabela, Iloilo and Leyte, expanding the country's emergency response network and bringing critical services closer to communities.
DILG activates 911 Satellite Command Center in Iloilo

Jun 04, 2026

ILOILO CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) activated its newest 911 Satellite Command Center in Iloilo to enhance emergency response mechanisms. Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez J...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) activated its newest 911 Satellite Command Center in Iloilo to enhance emergency response mechanisms. Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) chief Fire Chief Supt. Wilberto Rico Neil Kwan Tiu led the simultaneous ceremony in Leganes town on Thursday, June 4.
DILG activates Unified 911 satellite command center in W. Visayas

Jun 04, 2026

ILOILO CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) simultaneously activated four satellite command centers for the Unified 911 System, the country's nationwide emergency hotline, in a rollout ceremony in Leganes, Iloilo, on Thur...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) simultaneously activated four satellite command centers for the Unified 911 System, the country's nationwide emergency hotline, in a rollout ceremony in Leganes, Iloilo, on Thursday.
The New FCC NG911 Rules: What PSAPs and 911 Authorities Need to Know in 2026

Jun 02, 2026

For years, the transition from legacy 911 systems to Next Generation 911 has been a goal on the horizon, something the public safety community knew was coming but lacked a clear, enforceable timeline for. That changed in 2024 when the Federal Communi...
For years, the transition from legacy 911 systems to Next Generation 911 has been a goal on the horizon, something the public safety community knew was coming but lacked a clear, enforceable timeline for. That changed in 2024 when the Federal Communications Commission  adopted its first-ever nationwide NG911 transition rules, and 2026 is the year those rules are starting to take effect.   Whether you manage a PSAP, serve as a 911 Authority, or work with an originating service provider,...
NG911 and the Telecommunicator Staffing Crisis: How Technology Is Part of the Solution

Jun 01, 2026

Every day, thousands of 911 telecommunicators across the country answer calls that range from routine to life-threatening. They are the first point of contact in an emergency, the calm voice that guides someone through the worst moments of their life...
Every day, thousands of 911 telecommunicators across the country answer calls that range from routine to life-threatening. They are the first point of contact in an emergency, the calm voice that guides someone through the worst moments of their life, and the critical link between a person in crisis and the help that is on its way. And they are leaving the profession at an alarming rate. The 2025 Pulse of 9-1-1 Report, released by Carbyne and NENA: The 9-1-1 Association, paints a clear picture...
BFP now responds beyond fire emergencies through unified 911 system

May 07, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Thursday said that it can now respond to emergencies beyond fires with the unified 911 system now supporting cellular technology. In a statement, BFP spokesperson Fire Superintendent Antho...
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Thursday said that it can now respond to emergencies beyond fires with the unified 911 system now supporting cellular technology. In a statement, BFP spokesperson Fire Superintendent Anthony Arroyo said the unified 911 system has allowed responders’ smart devices to connect to the system that enables not just voice calls, but also text, photo, and live video streaming—effectively enhancing the bureau’s emergency response capabilities.
AI Can Now Find and Exploit Vulnerabilities in Hours. Legacy 911 Systems Aren't Ready.

May 06, 2026

Anthropic just dropped one of the most important cybersecurity disclosures in recent memory, and most businesses haven't heard about it yet. Their latest AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, can find and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities (previously unkn...
Anthropic just dropped one of the most important cybersecurity disclosures in recent memory, and most businesses haven't heard about it yet. Their latest AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, can find and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities (previously unknown security flaws) in every major operating system and every major web browser. Not theoretically. Not in a lab. In real, fully patched production software. This isn't a future threat. It's happening now. What Anthropic Found In a detailed report p...
EMPOWERING HEROES: How NGA 911 Transformed Emergency Response in  Morong, Rizal

May 02, 2026

Before the implementation of NGA 911, emergency responders in Morong faced significant hurdles, including inaccurate location tracking, high volume of prank calls, and delayed agency coordination. By deploying NGA 911's Next Generation 911 technology...
Before the implementation of NGA 911, emergency responders in Morong faced significant hurdles, including inaccurate location tracking, high volume of prank calls, and delayed agency coordination. By deploying NGA 911's Next Generation 911 technology, the local emergency command center has drastically reduced response times, improved interagency communication, and empowered its personnel to save lives more efficiently. The Challenge: Navigating the Limitations of Legacy Systems Prior to partne...