The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Saturday reminded the public that Unified 911, the country’s single emergency hotline, is ready to respond and protect senior citizens during life-threatening situations.
The DILG said the hotline remains a dependable lifeline, providing quick and coordinated responses, especially for vulnerable sectors such as the elderly.
In Caloocan City’s Barangay 171, responders rushed a senior citizen to the hospital after his son called 911 when the elder struggled to breathe. In Quezon City’s Barangay Sauyo, medics were dispatched after a 71-year-old woman’s nasogastric tube was accidentally removed.
In Barangay Luna, Surigao City, an 80-year-old man suffered a stroke and was swiftly brought to a hospital after his grandson sought help through 911.
The DILG said these cases show how Unified 911 continues to save lives. The hotline is free, available 24/7, and language-sensitive, and remains ready to assist seniors nationwide. Rex Espiritu
