It looks like the 911 emergency number may soon be made accessible nationwide, especially now that proponents of privately owned Pure Force and Rescue Corp. has met with incoming president Rodrigo Roa Duterte a week after the national elections. Pure Force and Rescue Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jojo Soliman disclosed to the Manila Bulletin on May 25, 2016 he presented to Duterte his 2-year-old citizen safety and rescue app which the public can use to report emergencies so the appropriate frontliners can be dispatched immediately to the scene.
“Sumulat ako ng letter sa kanya na itong system [and application] ipapagamit namin sa Pilipinas, free of charge,” Soliman said. “Prinesent namin ‘yung Pure Force [dahil] ‘yung capability natin is national. (I wrote a letter to [Duterte] to offer the Pure Force system and application for use in the Philippines, free of charge…because it is capable of nationwide coverage.)” He explained to Duterte that by using the application, or by calling landline number 86505, concerned government agencies can view the reported emergencies which appear in the system. The Philippine National Police, the Metro Manila Development Authority, the Department of Health, 17 local government units, and 14 cities have already partnered with Pure Force. The aforementioned government agencies and units now have access to Pure Force’s system. Soliman added that in two months, Filipinos abroad can be able to enjoy the same application. “’Yung [emergency] number ni Mayor [Duterte in Davao] is 911. As soon as maiayos na [with the telecommunication companies] papalitan ko lang ang 86505 to 911.” He, however, stressed that the existence of Pure Force is not a threat to private rescuers and companies that offer help against disasters. Soliman said that during the meeting, Duterte told him that: “I cannot sign now as a mayor; I will sign as soon as I sit down [as president]”. Asked why he is giving this system and application for free to the government, Soliman said as a citizen, he wanted to see the services which the Filipinos deserve to receive.
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