Bustos, Bulacan Sets the Gold Standard in Emergency Response: First in Region 3 to Launch Cutting-Edge 911 Command Center

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In a powerful step toward transforming the Philippines' emergency response landscape, the Municipality of Bustos, Bulacan has made history—becoming the first local government unit (LGU) in Region 3, and the first in Bulacan, to activate a fully operational, state-of-the-art local emergency 911 command center. This bold move, launched on Monday, April 21, signifies a new era of public safety and rapid response, not only for Bustos but for the entire region.

At the heart of this groundbreaking initiative is Mayor Francis Albert Juan, a young and visionary leader whose unwavering commitment to innovation and public service has earned him high praise from national officials. The mayor’s dream, long nurtured since his time as a barangay captain, has now materialized into a high-tech reality: a 24/7 emergency system designed to save lives with precision and speed.

“This has been my dream,” Mayor Juan declared during the inauguration, his voice filled with both pride and purpose. “Now, once you’re in Bustos, just dial 911 and we will take care of your emergency—fire, crime, or vehicular accidents—we will respond fast. We are the first to do this in Bulacan and in the whole of Region 3.”

The command center, manned by expertly trained LGU call handlers and 911 operators, utilizes advanced technology akin to the public safety communication systems used in the US and Europe. Its capabilities go beyond basic call reception—it pinpoints the exact location and identity of callers, filters out prank calls, integrates seamlessly with other emergency systems, and allows for rapid and simultaneous dispatch across a wide variety of emergencies.

National E911 Executive Director Francis Fajardo hailed the initiative as a "godsend," emphasizing that this is exactly the type of responsive, future-focused governance the country needs.

“Young local officials like Mayor Juan are forward-looking and always open to innovation,” Fajardo stated. “This system is not just a tool—it is a lifeline. And Bustos is leading the way.”

The Bustos model aligns perfectly with the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) priority to establish a unified, nationwide 911 system—a vision pushed forward by DILG Secretary Johnvic Remulla and fully supported by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who continues to emphasize the importance of science-based solutions and inter-LGU collaboration for disaster resilience and crisis response.

Vehicular accidents remain the leading cause of emergency calls in the municipality—an unfortunate but all-too-common occurrence echoed in national statistics. With its new system, Bustos is now equipped to respond faster and more efficiently than ever before.

This milestone is not just a local achievement—it is a beacon of hope and a challenge issued to other LGUs across the nation: Invest in innovation. Prioritize safety. Save lives.

Bustos has raised the bar. The question now is: who will follow their lead?

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