DILG launches hi-tech emergency hotline

by Francis Earl Cueto - Francisco Tuyay

Aug 17, 2024 12:08 am

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) launched what they described as a faster and better E-911 emergency hotline, using advanced technology.

'Dati, mano-mano tayo. Ngayon because of teknolohiya, ang bilis ng galaw' (Back in the day, we did it the crude way. But because of technology, now we can do it swiftly), DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos said.

‘WHAT’S YOUR EMERGENCY?’ The Philippine National Police Command Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City, opens its doors to the media on Aug. 16, 2024, to reveal an advanced emergency call system known as E911. It was designed to hasten response through accurate location pinpointing, versatile communication options, and seamless integration with other emergency services. Unlike the traditional 911 system, E911 enables callers to send text messages, photos and videos in addition to voice calls, providing crucial details to responders. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

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