The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6) officially launched the Unified 911 Satellite Command Center in Leganes, Iloilo, on Thursday, June 4, 2026. This facility is part of the government's nationwide initiative to strengthen emergency response services and bring faster assistance closer to communities.
Part of a National Network
The Leganes center is one of four newly operational Unified 911 satellite command centers established across the country. The other centers are located in Batac City, Ilocos Norte; Cauayan City, Isabela; and Tacloban City, Leyte. All four centers are interconnected through a single national emergency response network designed to improve coordination and reduce response times during emergencies.
Launch Ceremony Highlights
The launch ceremony took place at the Leganes Fire Station and was attended by officials from national and local government agencies, emergency response organizations, and private sector partners. Notable attendees included Philippine National Police Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., Bureau of Fire Protection Officer-in-Charge Fire Chief Superintendent Wilberto Rico Neil Kwan Tiu, Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas, Leganes Mayor Vicente Jaen II, and PLDT Senior Vice President Blums Pineda.
A live network check was conducted during the event, demonstrating the system's capability to receive, dispatch, and monitor emergency calls at the regional level while remaining integrated into the national platform. Representatives from all four satellite command centers participated in the demonstration.
Official Statements
PRO 6 Acting Director Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño highlighted the importance of the facility. "This is more than the launch of a facility or a technology platform. It is about bringing government services closer to our people and ensuring that help arrives when it is needed most," Tuaño said.
He emphasized that the Unified 911 system is expected to expedite emergency response and improve coordination among police, fire, medical, and disaster response units throughout the region. This will enable responders to manage incidents more efficiently and provide faster assistance to the public.
"In times of urgent need, every second truly counts. With the help of Unified 911, response times can be faster, and coordination among our first responders can be more efficient, helping ensure the safety of the public," Tuaño stated. He added, "The safety of the community is a responsibility that we all share and uphold together. Through this system, we are strengthening our ability to protect lives and provide immediate assistance to those in need. This is a concrete example of public service working at its best."
Nationwide Expansion
The launch is part of the continuing nationwide expansion of the Unified 911 program, which aims to improve emergency communications, reduce response times, and make emergency services more accessible across the country. PRO 6 noted that the operationalization of the Region 6 Satellite Command Center supports the Philippine National Police's modernization efforts through enhanced technology, stronger inter-agency collaboration, and community-centered public safety initiatives.
