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]

Safe, Swift and Smart Passage
Available inEnglish
HeadquartersI
Country of originPhilippines
Area servedPhilippines
OwnerDepartment of Science and Technology (DOST)
Created byDOST Region VI
ServicesLocal COVID-19 travel restriction information, local travel permit processing
URLs-pass.ph
CommercialNo
RegistrationYes (for travel permit processing)
Users3 million (October 2021)
LaunchedMarch 26, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-03-26)
Current statusOnline

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

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  1. ^ a b Luci-Atienza, Charissa (May 28, 2021). "DOST records over 1.2 million S-PaSS registrants". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Arayata, Maria Cristina (March 26, 2021). "Gov't launches S-PaSS". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  3. ^ Marquez, Consuelo. "DOST to launch travel management system 'S-PaSS' amid restrictions". GMA News Online. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  4. ^ Arayata, Maria Cristina (October 1, 2021). "S-PaSS users now over 3-M". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved October 7, 2021.