Senate launches online medical, social assistance 'Senate Assist'

Senate launches online medical, social assistance ‘Senate Assist’

/ 10:43 PM August 30, 2024

The Senate of the Philippines launched on Thursday in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan and Talisay City, Cebu the online platform "Senate Assist" that aims to bring medical and other social services to people.

Senate President Chiz Escudero. (OS Escudero)

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate of the Philippines launched on Thursday in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan and Talisay City, Cebu the online platform “Senate Assist” that aims to bring medical and other social services to people.

It was developed in collaboration with the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc. (SSFI), which showcases features that enable residents to request financial, medical, and social assistance surpassing bureaucratic processes.

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According to Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, this program reduces waiting and traveling time for people, and diminishes red tape. He also emphasized that help will be available for Filipinos “with just a few clicks.”

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“With Senate Assist, we are dismantling the barriers that have long separated our people from the help they need. Hindi na kailangan pang maghintay, magbiyahe, o mang-abala para makahingi ng tulong. Now, with just a few clicks, assistance is within reach,” he said in a statement.

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“This initiative is more than just an extension of the Senate’s reach—it’s a revolution in public service. Senate Assist is a lifeline that connects every Filipino to the resources they need, no matter the distance or circumstance,” he added.

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Escudero stressed that the program “puts the power of public service directly into the hands of every Filipino, 24/7.”

The program was first launched to the residents of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan and Talisay City, Cebu both on the same day. The Senate Assist will soon be launched nationwide.

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