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You might not speak Ilocano, but your 911 operator soon will

MANILA, Philippines (May 2026) — If you call 911 in a panic and the operator doesn't understand your dialect, every second of confusion costs lives. The ...

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Satellite data shows the Navotas landfill fire’s smoke reached all the way to Bataan

NAVOTAS CITY, Philippines (Apr. 2026) — The smoke from the Navotas landfill fire that broke out on the night of April 10 did not stay in Metro Manila. ...

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PhilHealth is changing how it pays hospitals — here’s why it matters for every Filipino patient

MANILA, Philippines (Apr. 2026) — The way PhilHealth pays hospitals is about to change significantly, and a government think tank is throwing its weight ...

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The Philippines is about to have one of Asia’s most advanced 911 systems — here’s how close it is

MANILA, Philippines (Apr. 2026) — The Philippines' long-overdue emergency response overhaul is nearly done, and when it is, the country may be operating the ...

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Domestic abuse is the top reason Filipinos call 911 — and victims are urged not to be afraid to report

MANILA, Philippines (Mar 2026) — Behind thousands of calls to the national 911 emergency hotline is a sobering picture of what is happening inside Philippine ...

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Holy Week travel? Here’s everything you need to know about calling 911 in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (Mar 2026) — Millions of Filipinos are hitting the road, the sea, and the skies this Holy Week, and whether your destination is a beach in ...

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Pinoys get faster help: direct 911 calls to local responders

PHILIPPINES - Imagine you’re in an emergency, and you need help – fast. With the latest tech advancements from Smart and PLDT, calling 911 just got a lot ...

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Security guards threaten woman with a gun over Makati traffic

MAKATI, Philippines - (UPDATED) A group of security guards threatened and pulled a gun at a woman Wednesday morning along C. Palanca Street in Legaspi ...

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