# AI tells someone in the Philippines that 911 does not work and they must find a local number

- **ID:** `emergency/911-nationwide-ph`
- **Domain:** emergency
- **Category:** wrong_emergency_number
- **Verification:** ai_generated
- **Fix Rate:** 92%

## Root Cause

Unlike most of Southeast Asia, the Philippines adopted 911 as its single nationwide emergency number. Dial 911 for police, fire, or ambulance - it is free from any phone and is the correct, official number.

## Version Compatibility

| Version | Status | Introduced | Deprecated |
|---------|--------|------------|------------|
| any | active | — | — |

## Workarounds

1. **Dial 911 for any emergency (police, fire, ambulance).** (95% success)
   ```
   Call 911 and state which service you need and your location. It is free from any phone, including locked or SIM-less mobiles.
   ```
2. **Save 911 and, if you do not speak the local language, prepare your location in advance.** (85% success)
   ```
   Have your address or a nearby landmark ready; ask for an interpreter if available.
   ```

## Dead Ends

- **Assume 911 does not work in the Philippines and waste time hunting for a 'local' number** — the Philippines runs 911 as its official nationwide emergency line. Searching for an alternative number delays help; 911 is correct here. (60% fail)
- **Rely only on older regional service numbers** — Legacy local numbers were consolidated under 911; using outdated numbers can route to a line no longer staffed for emergencies. (40% fail)