Emergency Hotlines Philippines — Here’s Guide on which To Call for Assistance & Inquiry

EMERGENCY HOTLINES PHILIPPINES – You can check the list below for the contact numbers you may call for assistance and inquiry.

One of the most important things to prepare for unwanted circumstances is awareness or saving a copy of the hotlines that you can call in times of emergency. It is an edge to know them to get an immediate help most especially in dire times.

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The government agencies in the Philippines serve different specific purposes but there are state institutions that are ready to assist to multiple needs. For example, in times of natural calamities, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council or more popularly called the NDRRMC is active on boosting public awareness to boost safety.

Below, you can check the different emergency hotlines in the Philippines to know which to call or text in times of need for assistance or inquiry. To get a faster help, it is best to call the right state institution that can address your need or inquiry right away as it fits their coverage.

Emergency Hotlines Philippines
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National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

  • Hotline: (02) 8911-5061 to 65 local 100
  • Operation Centers:
    • (02) 8911-1406
    • (02) 8912-2665
    • (02) 8912-5668
    • (02) 8911-1873
  • Facebook: @NDRRMC
  • Twitter: @NDRRMC_OpCen

Philippine National Emergency Hotline

  • Hotline: 911

Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

  • Hotline: (02) 8931-8101 to 07
  • Text Hotline: 0918-912-2813
  • Disaster Response Unit:
    • (02) 8856-3665
    • (02) 8852-8081
  • Facebook: @dswdserves
  • Twitter: @dswdserves

Philippine National Police (PNP)

Office of the Civil Defense

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)

  • Hotline: 136
  • Trunk Line: (02) 8882-4151 to 77
  • Operation Centers:
    • Flood Control – local 1162/ 1163
    • Rescue – local 337
    • Metrobase – local 1096
    • Public Safety – local 1168
    • Road Safety – local 1135
    • Road Emergency – local 1169
  • Facebook: @MMDAPH
  • Twitter: @MMDA
  • Viber: 0939-922-7161

Philippine Coast Guard

  • Hotline: (02) 8527-8481 to 89, (02) 8527-3877, (02) 8527-3880 to 85
  • Text Hotline: 0917-724-3682 (0917-PCG-DOTC), 0918-967-4697
  • Telefax: (02) 8527-8482 local 6291
  • Facebook: @coastguardph 
  • Twitter: @coastguardph

Philippine Red Cross

  • Telefax: (02) 8527-0864
  • Hotline:
    • 143
    • (02) 8527-8385 to 95
  • Trunk Line: (02) 8790-2300
  • Emergency Response Unit: (02) 8790-2300 local 604
  • Disaster Management Office: 134, 132, 133 
  • Facebook: @phredcross
  • Twitter: @philredcross

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

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