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PNP Launches 5-Minute Emergency Response Strategy To Make Streets Safer, Police More Accessible
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In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to bring law enforcers closer to the public, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief P/Gen. Nicolas Torre III announced a bold new strategy that promises faster emergency response times and a stronger police presence on the streets.
Speaking at a Palace press briefing on Wednesday, Torre laid out the plan: anyone in distress can dial the 911 hotline and expect a police response within five minutes.
“Dial 911, kami ay darating sa loob ng limang minuto,” Torre assured the public.
The five-minute response time will first be rolled out in Metro Manila, with a nationwide implementation to follow. But Torre isn’t stopping there—he’s setting his sights on a three-minute response goal within the next three months.
To support this rapid-response initiative, the PNP is rethinking its traditional approach. Torre said he is considering the closure of many police boxes and community precincts, noting that these are no longer effective in today’s environment.
“So, rather na sila ay magtatambay diyan, isasarado natin,” he said. “Sila ay maglalakad sa kalsada or sasakay sa kanilang mga mobile, at ang pinaka-bottom line, palagi silang may mga radio.”
According to Torre, these outposts often lack the equipment and resources needed for investigations, making them inefficient. Instead, officers will be mobile and always connected, ready to respond from wherever they are.
“Huwag na kayong maghanap ng pulis sa presinto,” Torre added. “Sapagkat ang pulis ay nasa inyo na sa pamamagitan ng telepono.”
This move is part of the broader push to modernize the country’s law enforcement system and ensure that help is always within reach. With this new strategy, the PNP aims to improve public safety, boost confidence in the police force, and deliver on the President’s vision of a more secure and responsive nation.
Speaking at a Palace press briefing on Wednesday, Torre laid out the plan: anyone in distress can dial the 911 hotline and expect a police response within five minutes.
“Dial 911, kami ay darating sa loob ng limang minuto,” Torre assured the public.
The five-minute response time will first be rolled out in Metro Manila, with a nationwide implementation to follow. But Torre isn’t stopping there—he’s setting his sights on a three-minute response goal within the next three months.
To support this rapid-response initiative, the PNP is rethinking its traditional approach. Torre said he is considering the closure of many police boxes and community precincts, noting that these are no longer effective in today’s environment.
“So, rather na sila ay magtatambay diyan, isasarado natin,” he said. “Sila ay maglalakad sa kalsada or sasakay sa kanilang mga mobile, at ang pinaka-bottom line, palagi silang may mga radio.”
According to Torre, these outposts often lack the equipment and resources needed for investigations, making them inefficient. Instead, officers will be mobile and always connected, ready to respond from wherever they are.
“Huwag na kayong maghanap ng pulis sa presinto,” Torre added. “Sapagkat ang pulis ay nasa inyo na sa pamamagitan ng telepono.”
This move is part of the broader push to modernize the country’s law enforcement system and ensure that help is always within reach. With this new strategy, the PNP aims to improve public safety, boost confidence in the police force, and deliver on the President’s vision of a more secure and responsive nation.
Jun 4, 2025
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