Philippines (PH)
The Philippines is a Southeast Asian archipelago of 7,641 islands, the third-largest English-speaking country in the world, and one of the most welcoming destinations for expats.
Capital: Manila
Region: Asia
Language: Filipino
Currency: PHP (₱)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 30)
Emergency: 911
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
911
Police
117 (PNP Hotline) or 911
Fire Brigade
911 (BFP — Bureau of Fire Protection)
Ambulance
911 (Emergency Medical Services)
Poison Control
8524-1078 (Department of Health Poison Control Centre, Manila)
Mental Health
Hopeline: 8804-4673 (24/7, free) | Crisis Text: text HELLO to 7787
Domestic Violence
DSWD: 8951-2803 | 1343 (Action Hotline for VAWC)
Child Protection
1343 (DSWD Action Hotline) | 8961-7685
Road Assistance
MMDA Road Emergency Group: 136 (Metro Manila) | DPWH: 165-02
How to call emergency services in Philippines
911 is the national emergency number (launched 2016). Works from any mobile or landline. State your location clearly — barangay, street, city. English is understood. Response times vary — Metro Manila PSAPs are faster than provincial areas.