The recent announcement that the Philippines will launch its first two internet satellites, Agila 1 and 2, dedicated to providing connectivity to remote areas is an exciting development. This improved connectivity has significant implications for deploying innovative technologies like 8E MEERAS across the archipelago.

8E MEERAS, which stands for 8E Multi-Emergency Early Response App System, is a GPS-based patented technology that enables emergency response in 60 seconds or less. Developed by 8E Tech Group of Companies, this award-winning system will transform emergency services in the Philippines.

With Agila 1 and 2 providing connectivity even in remote barangays, 8E MEERAS can leverage this to deploy its apps nationwide. The RESPONDER APP alerts emergency personnel, while the CALL-FOR-HELP App allows citizens to request aid quickly. The system locates the nearest responder and dispatches them rapidly using GPS tracking.

For a country like the Philippines, prone to natural disasters like typhoons, floods, and earthquakes, 8E MEERAS will be invaluable. By swiftly pinpointing emergency locations and dispatching first responders within a minute, many lives that would be lost in delayed responses can be saved.

8E MEERAS will also benefit densely populated urban areas plagued by heavy traffic congestion in the Philippines. With precise GPS tracking of responders, accurate location data, and real-time communication between the command center and ground units, EMTs, police, fire rescue, and volunteer responders can circumvent congestion to reach crisis sites quickly.

The system is also cost-effective, estimated to save $97 billion annually in the United States by improving emergency response efficiency. Optimizing resource allocation for rescue operations will be significant for a developing nation like the Philippines.

By modernizing emergency services and enabling rapid response, 8E MEERAS aligns perfectly with the Philippines’ vision of building smarter cities that leverage technology for the public good. The rollout of Agila 1 and 2 satellites will accelerate 8E MEERAS adoption nationwide. With Agila in the sky and 8E MEERAS on the ground, the Philippines is poised to rewrite the narrative of connectivity and emergency response, setting benchmarks for innovation and progress on the global stage. This innovative system will undoubtedly save countless lives and benefit the nation.

 

News article sources:
“PBBM gets ‘Agila’, the first internet satellites dedicated to PH to bring internet connectivity to far-flung areas”
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/pbbm-gets-agila-the-first-internet-satellites-dedicated-to-ph-to-bring-internet-connectivity-to-far-flung-areas/?fbclid=IwAR007NGS6N73mjoIczkR2IhJtKERAy1LiTdtRd8xymUeuxRSYDlNA_1AvJw   

“The Philippines will get the first satellites solely dedicated to the country to improve connectivity in far-flung areas.”
https://www.facebook.com/pcogovph/posts/pfbid0sA4rkXcfbdeWg2zEyJQiTzwMsEBPmqeZfCn2jcScxL2SZtdQKde8AecMPSY7t6y6l