Safe, Swift and Smart Passage
Safe, Swift and Smart Passage (S-PaSS) is an online travel management system of the Department of Science and Technology used for domestic travel during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines when varying levels of travel restrictions was imposed in local government units. It is used as a platform for individuals to check on prevailing travel policies and requirements in a specific LGU as well as secure travel coordination permits (TCP) and travel pass-through permits (TPP) from local governments.[1][2][3]
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| Available in | English |
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| Headquarters | I |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Area served | Philippines |
| Owner | Department of Science and Technology (DOST) |
| Created by | DOST Region VI |
| Services | Local COVID-19 travel restriction information, local travel permit processing |
| URL | s-pass |
| Commercial | No |
| Registration | Yes (for travel permit processing) |
| Users | 3 million (October 2021) |
| Launched | March 26, 2021 |
| Current status | Online |
Described as a "one-stop online communication and coordination platform for travelers and local government units", S-PaSS was launched on March 26, 2021.[2] It was developed by the DOST's Region VI (Western Visayas) office.[1]
As of October 1, 2021, the S-PaSS have at least 3 million registered users.[4]
References
- Luci-Atienza, Charissa (May 28, 2021). "DOST records over 1.2 million S-PaSS registrants". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- Arayata, Maria Cristina (March 26, 2021). "Gov't launches S-PaSS". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- Marquez, Consuelo. "DOST to launch travel management system 'S-PaSS' amid restrictions". GMA News Online. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- Arayata, Maria Cristina (October 1, 2021). "S-PaSS users now over 3-M". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved October 7, 2021.