MANILA – The Philippine Senate has launched a new online platform, ‘Senate Assist,’ designed to significantly improve the delivery of public services such as medical and social assistance, making these services more accessible and efficient for Filipinos nationwide.
According to Philippines News Agency, the platform was developed with contributions from both the public and private sectors. Senate Assist aims to streamline the process by which Filipinos can request assistance, thereby removing the traditional hurdles often associated with such services. “With Senate Assist, we are dismantling the barriers that have long separated our people from the help they need. There is no need to wait, travel, or bother to get help. Now, with just a few clicks, assistance is within reach,” Escudero explained in a news release on Friday.
The platform, accessible via assist.senate.gov.ph, eliminates the need for physical travel or waiting in lines, directly addressing bureaucratic delays. “No more waiting, no more traveling, no more red tape. Senate Assist puts the power of public service directly into the hands of every Filipino, 24/7,” added Escudero.
Senate Assist was initially tested in Tuguegarao City at an event hosted by the Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc., and later showcased in Talisay City during the ‘Lab For All’ program led by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. Escudero highlighted the potential for further development and expansion of the platform: “This is just the beginning. Senate Assist will evolve, innovate, and expand to ensure that no Filipino is left behind. Our mission is clear: to be there for our people, whenever and wherever they need us.”
The rollout of Senate Assist is set to be nationwide, promising a new era of accessibility and efficiency in public service delivery.