Domestic abuse is essentially the most reported type of violence against women and kids (VAWC) on the country’s emergency hotline, with cases still rising for the reason that launch of the Unified 911 system, based on the Emergency 911 National Office.
“Domestic abuse continues day by day in Philippine households, alongside wife battery, maltreatment, and rape,” the office said in an announcement on Thursday.
“Children face online sexual abuse and exploitation, violent discipline, incest, bullying, neglect, psychological abuse, and economic exploitation,” it added.
Data from the E911 National Office indicate that the hotline receives a mean of 300 to 500 calls monthly regarding VAWC concerns.
From January 2025 to February 2026, the office recorded 2,533 calls involving physical, sexual, psychological, or economic abuse.
Wife battery (214), maltreatment (209), rape (106), child abuse (173), acts of lasciviousness (60), prostitution (8), human trafficking (5), abandoned children (3), and abortion (1) were also reported on the hotline.
Most VAWC calls got here from Calabarzon, Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Cebu Province, followed by Dumaguete and Bacolod.
E911 National Office Executive Director Francis Fajardo said the launch of the Unified 911 system has contributed to the rise of cases.
The brand new system has also improved call handling efficiency by 50%, from 48% in 2024 to 98%.
“The rise doesn’t necessarily mean more abuse, but reflects improved reporting through an easy-to-remember hotline and faster response using next-generation technology,” he said in an announcement.
While calls have increased, many VAWC cases remain unreported on account of fear of exposure.
“Abuse victims needn’t fear exposure or suffer retaliation from their tormentors… The subsequent-generation emergency system that we now have has enhanced security and privacy protocols,” NGA Philippines Country Head Robert Llaguno said in an announcement.
“The unified 911 system is designed to provide residents peace of mind and a reliable lifeline,” he added
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said that 6,883 cases were recorded from August to November 2025 alone, underscoring the severity of the issue within the country.
Perpetrators facing crimes under the Republic Act No. 9262 or the Anti-VAWC Act may face imprisonment of 1 month to twenty years, and a tremendous starting from P100,000 to P300,000. — Almira Louise S. Martinez