Manila, June 17 -- The police force plays a vital role in making the government's unified Emergency 911 (E911) system effective in providing Filipinos with faster, more reliable access to life-saving assistance.

"The E911 platform allows for faster response time, efficient coordination across agencies, informed command oversight, accountability from responders, and a feedback-driven approach to public safety," Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Nicolas Torre III said in a statement on Tuesday.

He said the PNP is "fully committed to upholding these standards in every emergency call we respond to."

The E911 system serves as the government's central emergency hotline for all types of emergencies-be it police, fire, medical, or other e...