The country's Unified 911 Emergency Response System is nearing full deployment, with authorities reporting the project is about 60% complete as of early 2026.
Two senators have raised concerns over law enforcement’s ability to curb illegal online gambling, questioning the use of intelligence funds by the Philippine National Police (PNP) amid reports that e-sabong operations continue despite a nationwide ban.
The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested eight individuals in a coordinated nationwide operation targeting the illegal online sale of e-wallet accounts, authorities said.
Data from the DICT showed that the most common cybercrimes recorded in the country were online libel, illegal access, and computer-related identity theft.
The Pasig City Regional Trial Court has convicted a 31-year-old woman known by the alias “Ritchel” for attempted estafa committed through online fraud, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) announced.
Brig. General William O. Segun, newly installed head of the Communications and Electronic Services (CES) of the Philippine National Police (PNP), is set to implement key improvements that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the PNP’s Emergency 911 response system during his term.
With the installation of next-generation 911 emergency response system, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has reported significant improvements in its response rate to distress calls from the public.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be using on a trial basis a next-generation 911 emergency response system similar to those used in the US and Europe.
PNP ACG took down their website following a claim on Sunday, March 3, by the hacking group Philippines Exodus Security and Vend3tta from Philippine Cyber Mafia that they had managed to enter PNP ACG's systems and gained access to internal SQL databases.
Bohol representative Alexie Tutor said standardizing the use of computer-generated images of crime suspects and persons of interest “must happen in our country about forensics, fighting crime, and criminal investigations.”
