Manila, Jan. 5 -- The Negros Occidental provincial government will establish Emergency 911 (E911) command posts and logistics hubs across the province's six legislative districts this year to strengthen disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities.

Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson announced the development in his message during the provincial capitol's first flag-raising ceremony for 2026 here on Monday.

"Building on the achievements of the past year, we now look ahead with concrete plans for 2026," he said.

Lacson said E911 command posts facilitate inter-agency coordination, with supplies prepositioned at logistics hubs to assist affected communities.

At the Panaad Park and Stadium here, the province has completed the disast...