TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
25 J5L-7 A 9:02
SENATE 
Senate Bill No.
Introduced by Senator Erwin Tulfo
AN ACT
SIMPLIFYING THE DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS 
FOR ACCESSING GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Reports show that a vast majority of Filipinos find government 
assistance programs beneficial. According to SWS, 90% of Filipinos say 
that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is helpful, while 
88% recognize the importance of Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating 
Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD). For AICS, 80% deemed 
the program helpful.1
Despite the widespread support for these government programs, 
many Filipinos continue to face difficulties in accessing financial 
assistance due to excessive documentary requirements and processing 
delays. These inefficiencies only add to the burden of Filipinos during 
times of urgent need. This bill seeks to institutionalize a streamlined 
and standardized system for accessing medical, burial, and similar 
forms of government aid. By identifying a clear set of minimum 
requirements—such as a valid government ID, billing statement, and 
social worker referral.
1 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/935860/most-pinoys-say-gov-t-
ayudas-helpful-survey s/story/


With this initiative, the undersigned hopes that lines availing 
assistance from the government will be significantly reduced, and that 
Filipinos in times of crisis particularly the poor and marginalized will 
receive assistance in the easiest and fastest way possible.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly 
sought.
N TllILFO


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. ^^5
25 JUl. -7 A 9-02
Introduced by Senator Erwin Tulfo
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AN ACT
SIMPLIFYING THE DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS 
FOR ACCESSING GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as 
the "'Simplified Government Aid Access Act.""
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to 
promote the general welfare of Filipino people by ensuring that 
individuals and families experiencing difficult situations are provided 
with timely and accessible financial assistance. Towards this end, the 
government shall adopt measures to remove excessive documentary 
requirements and streamline procedures for availing aid from 
government agencies.
SEC. 3. Scope and Coverage. - This Act shall apply to all national 
and local government agencies and instrumentalities, including but not


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limited to the Department of Social Welfare and Development 
(DSWD), Department of Health (DOH), and Philhealth, which provide 
medical, burial, and similar forms of financial assistance.
SEC. 4. Standardized Minimum Requirements. - To avail of 
immediate financial assistance, beneficiaries in need shall only be 
required to submit the following documents:
1. Valid government-issued identification card (ID);
2. Billing statement from the hospital, clinic, funeral 
parlor, or related entities; and
3. Referral or endorsement letter issued by the City or 
Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office 
(CSWDO/MSWDO) or duly authorized local social 
worker.
In cases where the request of assistance is made through a 
representative, such representative shall present an authorization letter 
duly signed by the beneficiary, along with a valid government-issued ID 
of both the beneficiary and the representative. The authorized 
representative must be a relative of the beneficiary within the fourth 
degree of consanguinity or affinity, or a legal guardian. Provided, that 
no individual shall act as a representative for more than two (2) 
beneficiaries to whom they are not related.
SEC. 5. Streamlined Processing. - All government agencies 
concerned shall process requests for assistance within three (3) 
working days upon submission of complete requirements under 
Section 4 of this Act.
SEC. 6. Coordination with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA).
- The DSWD and all implementing agencies shall coordinate with the 
Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to ensure full compliance with


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Republic Act No. 9485, as amended, also known as the Anti-Red Tape 
Act. They shall likewise work with ARTA to address complaints 
involving undue delays, excessive documentary requirements, or any 
form of non-compliance with the provisions of this Act.
SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within thirty (30) 
days from the effectivity of this Act, the DSWD, in coordination with 
ARTA, DOH, peso, PhilHealth, and the DILG, shall promulgate the 
implementing rules and regulations.
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. - Should any provision or part of 
this Act be declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions 
and parts hereof, insofar as they are separable from the invalid ones, 
shall remain in full force and effect.
SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, 
proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, which are 
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified 
accordingly.
SEC. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,