One Number for All Emergencies
Starting September 11, 2025, the Philippines is rolling out Unified 911βa single nationwide hotline for all emergencies. Whether itβs a crime, fire, medical need, or disaster response, you only need to dial 911.
Is It Free in the Philippines?
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Yes. Calls to 911 are completely free in the Philippines from both landlines and mobile phones. The β±5 service fee charged by some networks in the past has been removed.
What Emergencies Does 911 Cover?
β’ Police β crimes in progress, assault, theft, or any urgent law enforcement matter
β’ Fire β house fires, wildfires, explosions, accidents involving flammable materials
β’ Medical β sudden illness, serious accidents, ambulance requests
β’ Disasters β floods, typhoons, earthquakes, rescue operations
β’ Other urgent cases β traffic accidents, hazardous material incidents, and more
Features of the Unified 911 System in the Philippines
β’ Nationwide coverage β replaces over 30 local emergency hotlines
β’ 24/7 availability β response teams are always on standby
β’ Multilingual support β Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Waray, Tausug, and more
β’ Fast response β target arrival within 5 minutes of dispatch
β’ Advanced technology β geolocation and live-streaming tools for accurate, real-time support
β’ Anti-prank safeguards β prank calls are punishable by fines and possible jail time
Why It Matters
Before, people in the Philippines had to remember dozens of different numbers depending on the emergency. Now, itβs simpler and faster: one number, one call, one lifeline.
βοΈ In any emergency in the Philippinesβdial 911.
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Unified 911 in the Philippines
The Philippines now has Unified 911βone free nationwide hotline for all emergencies: police, fire, medical, and disaster response.
