The Ligtas Observatory

06/01/2026

A New Year, A New Mission for 2026.

The LIGTAS Observatory, formerly known as Ligtas Philippines, is reborn for greater impact. We aim to transform crisis response and recovery, community resilience, and economic development with data-driven action at its core. Built to save and and strengthen tomorrow, we're gearing up to share how we'll make every story of disaster a story of resilience and restored hope.

Stay tuned!

24/12/2025

This year's Christmas, although an occasion intended for joy, arrives with quieter hearts and weathered spirits for some families.

In Cebu, the season is shaped not only by lights and carols, but by memories of storms endured, homes mended, and lives slowly pieced back together. Yet even amid loss and uncertainty, hope persists—soft but steadfast—found in shared meals, helping hands, and prayers whispered for better days.

As we celebrate, may we remember that Christmas was born in hardship, and that Christ came not to the comfortable, but to the afflicted. In Him, we find healing, resilience, and the promise that even after calamity, light returns.

A Blessed and Merry Christmas to everybody!

01/10/2025

Virtual Emergency Operations Center (vEOC) launched 🚨 ‼️

We have created a tool package integrating currently-available internet tools free for use online to assist our on-the-ground and volunteer groups.

LIGTAS Virtual Emergency Operations Center v1:
✅ Weather Radar (from Windy)
✅ Earthquake Map (from Hazard Hunter PH)
✅ Cebu Weather Bulletin (from PAGASA)
✅ Earthquake Bulletin (from PHIVOLCS)
✅ Flood Bulletin (from PAGASA)
✅ Emergency Hotline Directory (Cebu-Wide)

Access the vEOC here: https://eoc.tagaligtasph.com/

30/09/2025

Cebu-Wide Emergency Services Directory now Active 🚨

As of 1:00AM, October 1, 2025, based on verified sources, the team has compiled an Emergency Services Directory with Cebu-wide coverage.

Directory is now accessible at: https://www.tagaligtasph.com/hotlines/cebu

Please save the numbers of your respective LGUs and those with Cebu-Wide response capabilities.

Remain vigilant and keep safe always!

30/09/2025

Emergency Contact Compilation Hotlines | Cebu 🚨
Updated: 11:30PM, September 30, 2025

Note: this list is constantly updated for accuracy

For full directory access: https://www.tagaligtasph.com/hotlines/cebu

National Emergency Hotline
911

REAVO Emergency Operations Center
0995 037 6060
032) 238-9388

Cebu City Command Center (C3)
0932 537 7770
0917 839 9896

DOH One Health Commad Center
0967 221 9120
(032) 411 6900
0923 196 8249
0961 577 7463
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‎Cebu City Fire Office:
256-0541/42
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‎Philippine Red Cross (Cebu Chapter):
0915-583-9829
(032) 328-9238
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Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CPDRRMO)
255-0046
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‎Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation: 161
161
233-9300
255-7287

‎Bantay Mandaue DRRMO:
420-2868 ‎

Mandaue City Commad Center
383 1658
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BFP Mandaue
344-4747
344-3364
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BFP Talisay City:
272-8277‎(Talisay City)

Lapu-Lapu City Commad Center
431 3771
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BFP Lapu Lapu City:
340-0252
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Talisay City Disaster Office (DRRMO)
491-4159

Sources:

Cebu Province
REAVO Emergency Operations Center
Cebu City DRRMO
DOH
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30/09/2025

For emergencies, call the REAVO Emergency Operations Center hotline:

0995 037 6060
(032) 238 9388

19/09/2025

Blood Donation Drive Alert 🩸‼️

Group 18 of the Cebu Doctors' University Medical Technologist Interns will be conducting a Blood Donation Drive on September 26, 2025, Friday, from 8:00AM-5:00PM. We encourage the community in supporting this initiative.

Let us save lives together!

For more information, please refer to the attached poster.

13/08/2025

Your safety, still just a tap away! 🚨📱

The LIGTAS At Your Fingertips - Cebu App is here and ready to serve you anytime, anywhere. Stay informed. Stay protected.

Download via Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ligtasappcebu

To read more about it: tagaligtasph.com

26/07/2025

Tune in on August 2 for a big, bright, and bold announcement. We’re back for more, better, stronger, and reliable service!

09/01/2025