Press Releases & Publications
Mar 23, 2026
As Holy Week approaches, many Filipino families prepare for road trips, seaside getaways, or visits to hometowns. Despite rising fuel costs, travel remains a tradition during this season. Whether you’re hitting the highways or staying home, safety sh...
As Holy Week approaches, many Filipino families prepare for road trips, seaside getaways, or visits to hometowns. Despite rising fuel costs, travel remains a tradition during this season. Whether you’re hitting the highways or staying home, safety should always be the top priority.
Before leaving, secure your house by locking doors and windows, unplugging appliances, and disconnecting electronics. This not only prevents power surges but also conserves energy while you’re away.
Mar 20, 2026
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.
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.
Mar 16, 2026
When someone dials 911, every second matters. Emergency communication systems must connect people to help as quickly and accurately as possible. For decades, traditional 911 services have served as the backbone of emergency response in the United Sta...
When someone dials 911, every second matters. Emergency communication systems must connect people to help as quickly and accurately as possible. For decades, traditional 911 services have served as the backbone of emergency response in the United States. However, the way people communicate has changed dramatically. Today, smartphones, data networks, and digital communication tools play a major role in everyday life.
To keep pace with these changes, public safety agencies are modernizing how eme...
Mar 03, 2026
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has warned the public that March, April and May are the most fire-prone months nationwide, urging Filipinos to treat fire safety as a daily responsibility.
Data also show that April consistently records the highes...
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has warned the public that March, April and May are the most fire-prone months nationwide, urging Filipinos to treat fire safety as a daily responsibility.
Data also show that April consistently records the highest number of fires across the country.
Densely populated areas in the National Capital Region, particularly communities with informal settlements, continue to face the highest fire risks.
Mar 02, 2026
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Monday urged the public to be vigilant as March, April, and May remain the most fire-prone months in the country.
In a statement, the BFP said fire incidents in Metro Manila peak in March and April, with the hi...
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Monday urged the public to be vigilant as March, April, and May remain the most fire-prone months in the country.
In a statement, the BFP said fire incidents in Metro Manila peak in March and April, with the highest number of fire incidents consistently being recorded in April.
Feb 24, 2026
Emergency response has always evolved alongside the way people communicate. For decades, Enhanced 911 (E911), the upgraded version of legacy systems, provided a dependable foundation for public safety agencies across the country.
Today, however, th...
Emergency response has always evolved alongside the way people communicate. For decades, Enhanced 911 (E911), the upgraded version of legacy systems, provided a dependable foundation for public safety agencies across the country.
Today, however, the nature of emergencies, and the technology used by the public, has changed significantly. Next Generation 911 (NG911) represents the evolution of emergency communications, designed to meet modern demands while maintaining the reliability PSAPs requi...
Feb 11, 2026
Emergency response depends on one critical factor above all else: connection. When agencies can communicate clearly, share information seamlessly, and coordinate across jurisdictions, outcomes improve. That’s exactly where Next Generation 911 (NG911)...
Emergency response depends on one critical factor above all else: connection. When agencies can communicate clearly, share information seamlessly, and coordinate across jurisdictions, outcomes improve. That’s exactly where Next Generation 911 (NG911) and interoperability come together.
NG911 isn’t just an upgrade to legacy systems. It’s a framework designed to help public safety agencies operate as a unified, responsive network in moments when every second matters.
In this blog from NGA, we’l...
Feb 11, 2026
WHEN Ishka Villacisneros first began advocating for a modern 911 system in the Philippines in 2019, the idea was often dismissed as fiction rather than public policy.
“If you asked someone to call 911, they’d say, ‘Isn’t that just in movies?’” she s...
WHEN Ishka Villacisneros first began advocating for a modern 911 system in the Philippines in 2019, the idea was often dismissed as fiction rather than public policy.
“If you asked someone to call 911, they’d say, ‘Isn’t that just in movies?’” she said in an interview with BusinessWorld. “I was going back and forth here for probably three years. Almost anyone I talked to had no idea what 911 was.”
Jan 28, 2026
The Department of the Interior and Local Governments (DILG) of the Philippines is advancing its vision for an exceptional emergency response system by introducing the Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch (UPCAD) in its Unified 911 command c...
The Department of the Interior and Local Governments (DILG) of the Philippines is advancing its vision for an exceptional emergency response system by introducing the Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch (UPCAD) in its Unified 911 command centers. This new system combines a sophisticated dispatch console with robust mobile devices—smartphones, feature phones, and tablets—designed specifically for first responders to meet challenging public safety demands.
The implementation of UPCAD w...
Jan 27, 2026
Next-generation emergency response is coming to the Philippines as Unified 911 command centers adopt Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch, a cutting-edge communication platform with durable devices for first responders. Which technology wil...
Next-generation emergency response is coming to the Philippines as Unified 911 command centers adopt Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch, a cutting-edge communication platform with durable devices for first responders. Which technology will connect first responders across the Philippines’ national 911 system?