Unified emergency hotline can boost PH tourism, trade

Unified emergency hotline can boost PH tourism, trade

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has the chance to get a big boost of investments and tourist inflow should the government adopt a unified emergency hotline system as this would boost public confidence, a United States (US)-based  company said on Monday. In a statement, NGA 911 LLC chief executive officer and co-founder Don Ferguson said that the country can be a model of effective emergency response — an aspect which tourists look for when…

Can the Philippines’ New 911 System Make It a Southeast Asian Model for Safety and Innovation?

Emergency command centers in Philippine LGUs are now equipped with advanced 911 technology that enables faster, smarter, and more coordinated emergency response. (Contributed photo) The Philippines is setting a new standard for emergency preparedness with the rollout of advanced 911 technology in several local government units (LGUs), reinforcing public trust and positioning the country as a model for resilience and innovation in Southeast Asia.…