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The Philippine National Police said on Friday that the public can expect a quick three to five-minute emergency response after dialing 911.In a statement, the PNP vowed that responders would arrive at an emergency scene "within five minutes," with the new 911 system powered by the same technology used in the United States and Europe.
Other information, such as the specific area of the emergency and the number of people affected would also be helpful.“If reporting a crime in progress, try to observe and gather as many details as possible: number of suspects involved, clothes worn, gender, hair cut or hair length. If a vehicle is involved, make and color or license plates, if visible, will be very helpful,” Tolito added.
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