The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines enacted RA. 8972 or the Solo Parent’s Welfare Act, was signed into law on November 7, 2000 and took effect on November 28, 2000. This provides benefits and privileges to solo parents and their children. It aims to develop a comprehensive package of social development and welfare services for solo parents and their children to be carried out by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as the lead agency, various government agencies including PSA, and other related NGOs.
This law covers fathers or mothers who raise their children alone due to situations like the death of a spouse, abandonment, separation, or even those who bear children as a result of rape. The measure also applies to anyone who are entrusted with the responsibility of raising children who are not their own, such as godchildren, nieces, or nephews.
The great news is that, an amended version of RA 8972 which is RA 11861 also known as the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act has been passed by the 18th Congress on June 4, 2022.
A solo parent refers to any individual who falls under any of the following categories:
a. A parent who provides sole parental care and support of the child or children due to:
Birth as consequence of rape
Death of the spouse
Detention of the spouse for at least three (3) months or service of sentence for a criminal conviction or discrimination because of a physical or mental condition or disability
Physical or mental incapacity of the spouse as certified by a public or private medical practitioner
Legal separation of de facto separation for at least six (6) months
Declaration of nullity or annulment of marriage
Abandonment by the spouse for at least six (6) months
b. Spouse, any family member or the guardian of the child or children of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), provided that:
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but then you leave out one of the most important part. Section 3, subsection 10 of the RA 8972 which could be abused or misinterpreted on the grant of solo parent priviledge
(b) “Children” – refer to those living with and dependent upon the solo parent for support who are unmarried, unemployed and not more than eighteen (18) years of age, or even over eighteen (18) years but are incapable of self-support because of mental and/or physical defect/disability.
Yun mga requirements po ay depende sa MSWD o CSWD ng bawat lugar.
Mas mabuting sa kanila muna talaga mag-inquire.
O kaya sa sariling barangay magtanong since merong barangay groups sila.
Abala din po sa aplikante yun pupunta sila dala requirements na “nabasa sa internet” tapos pagdating sa CSWD eh kulang pa pala at kailangan nila bumalik.
Pano po ako makakakuha ng school allowance ng 3 anak ko po na 8 y/o 11y/o grade 2 .. at 13y/o grade 7…15 y/o grade 9.. Aq po ay single parent hindi po ako kasal o kinasal may mahigit 7 taon napo ako solo parent. May id napo ako ng 2018 pero ndi ko pa po nagamit s mga benifits ko. Ngaun po akoy nakikitira sa bahay ng aking tatay. Ako po ay wlang pinag kakakitaan sa ngaun at ang tanging tatay ko lamang po ang nag iintindi samin. Sana po matulungan nyo q mag ka trabaho. At mabigyan ng sariling matutuluyan Kmi poy nakikipisan lang. Naway tugunan nyo po ang aking hiling ukol saking pangangailangan at ng aking mga anak
My Mother is a solo parent since 1999 was my father died
but she did’nt feel of this kind of act, my mother work hard to produce the needs of her child….
Now me at age of 31 and my brother is 26,
me now has already have a work,and my brother is a college graduate and looking for the job.
as a elder,I support them for a long years….
Now , I dont know if my mother is still entitled of this…
She always said to me… that everytime the social work distributing a thing to people… My mother does not receive because they said that my name of my mother was not on the list….
and I want to know if a solo parent is has pension…
is she entitled or not?
but she has an ID of a solo parent…
What are other benefits? My daughter is now a solo parent, she doesnt have a work, but she already has a SOLO PARENT ID. She cant even use it for any discounts when purchasing milk, medicines or check ups for her son. We thought that being a bearer of a solo parent id, she can use it to get a discounts just like a senior citizen or pwd. Thanks in advance for your response\s
10months pa lang po ako naging solo parent,namatay po ang live in ko po dahil sa accident,ngayon po Ay nakikitIra po kami sa mga taong nagmamalasakit sa amin.wala po akong trabaho pero minsan po kami Ay nangangalakal Kapag nakakakuha kami ng pangpuhunan Kapag kami Ay nahahakutan ng gravel and sand…minsan kulang po ang aming kita dahil may mga bayarin din po kami tulad ng kuryente,at ang iba Ay sa pagkaon namin..Gusto ko rin po sana na mkaavail din po ako ng mga benepisyo galing sa ganitong inaanunsyi ng kinauukulan…ng sa gayon Ay makadagdag din po sa aming pang araw araw….
19 yrs na po akong solo parent. Isa lng po ang anak ko, ako po ay biyuda. College na po ang anak ko sa UDM. Nursing student po. May work po ako pero halos lampas minimum lang po ng konti. Sabi po sa akin saDSWD district 2 hindi na po ako qualified kc 18 yrs old na ang anak ko. Pwede po ba akong mag enroll.
I am Carmelita Rivas Sulit, a 62 years old residing at P. Mabungahon 3, Barangay Pagatpatan, Butuan City. Ako’ y hihingi ng tulong sa inyo kasi sa ngayon I have two granddaughters who are under to my care ( 13 years old and 8 years old). The 13 years old granddaughter is PWD, their single mom, who was my daughter died last 2016. Since then, they are under to my care and support for their daily needs.
Honestly, I am a retired teacher, teaching in a certain private institution here, where I received 6k as my monthly pension. Due to this I may ask your help .
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but then you leave out one of the most important part. Section 3, subsection 10 of the RA 8972 which could be abused or misinterpreted on the grant of solo parent priviledge
(b) “Children” – refer to those living with and dependent upon the solo parent for support who are unmarried, unemployed and not more than eighteen (18) years of age, or even over eighteen (18) years but are incapable of self-support because of mental and/or physical defect/disability.
Yun mga requirements po ay depende sa MSWD o CSWD ng bawat lugar.
Mas mabuting sa kanila muna talaga mag-inquire.
O kaya sa sariling barangay magtanong since merong barangay groups sila.
Abala din po sa aplikante yun pupunta sila dala requirements na “nabasa sa internet” tapos pagdating sa CSWD eh kulang pa pala at kailangan nila bumalik.
Pano po ako makakakuha ng school allowance ng 3 anak ko po na 8 y/o 11y/o grade 2 .. at 13y/o grade 7…15 y/o grade 9.. Aq po ay single parent hindi po ako kasal o kinasal may mahigit 7 taon napo ako solo parent. May id napo ako ng 2018 pero ndi ko pa po nagamit s mga benifits ko. Ngaun po akoy nakikitira sa bahay ng aking tatay. Ako po ay wlang pinag kakakitaan sa ngaun at ang tanging tatay ko lamang po ang nag iintindi samin. Sana po matulungan nyo q mag ka trabaho. At mabigyan ng sariling matutuluyan Kmi poy nakikipisan lang. Naway tugunan nyo po ang aking hiling ukol saking pangangailangan at ng aking mga anak
My Mother is a solo parent since 1999 was my father died
but she did’nt feel of this kind of act, my mother work hard to produce the needs of her child….
Now me at age of 31 and my brother is 26,
me now has already have a work,and my brother is a college graduate and looking for the job.
as a elder,I support them for a long years….
Now , I dont know if my mother is still entitled of this…
She always said to me… that everytime the social work distributing a thing to people… My mother does not receive because they said that my name of my mother was not on the list….
and I want to know if a solo parent is has pension…
is she entitled or not?
but she has an ID of a solo parent…
What are other benefits? My daughter is now a solo parent, she doesnt have a work, but she already has a SOLO PARENT ID. She cant even use it for any discounts when purchasing milk, medicines or check ups for her son. We thought that being a bearer of a solo parent id, she can use it to get a discounts just like a senior citizen or pwd. Thanks in advance for your response\s
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My son is 20yrs old, can I still avail the benefits & privileges of being a solo parent?
how to avail this benefits as a solo parent
ako nga pala c edith villamor maloloyon solo parent s dalawa po anak q.. 9yrs old at 11yrs old tulongan nyo nmam.po ako
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Kami po may i.d. ng solo parent this year lang naibigay pero wala po kaming na rerecieve na 1k monthly. Sabi po sa gcash ibibigay pero wala naman po.
my son is 20 myears old my work is home service only
10months pa lang po ako naging solo parent,namatay po ang live in ko po dahil sa accident,ngayon po Ay nakikitIra po kami sa mga taong nagmamalasakit sa amin.wala po akong trabaho pero minsan po kami Ay nangangalakal Kapag nakakakuha kami ng pangpuhunan Kapag kami Ay nahahakutan ng gravel and sand…minsan kulang po ang aming kita dahil may mga bayarin din po kami tulad ng kuryente,at ang iba Ay sa pagkaon namin..Gusto ko rin po sana na mkaavail din po ako ng mga benepisyo galing sa ganitong inaanunsyi ng kinauukulan…ng sa gayon Ay makadagdag din po sa aming pang araw araw….
Paano po ung nga walang work n solo parent aprubahan po kaya
Wala nmn benefits dto s LAS PIÑAS, yung 7day leave d agad inaaprubahan ng companya. Wish ko lng scholarship sna totoo…
Bumisita po kayo sa opisina ng inyong munisipal social worker..
19 yrs na po akong solo parent. Isa lng po ang anak ko, ako po ay biyuda. College na po ang anak ko sa UDM. Nursing student po. May work po ako pero halos lampas minimum lang po ng konti. Sabi po sa akin saDSWD district 2 hindi na po ako qualified kc 18 yrs old na ang anak ko. Pwede po ba akong mag enroll.
I am Carmelita Rivas Sulit, a 62 years old residing at P. Mabungahon 3, Barangay Pagatpatan, Butuan City. Ako’ y hihingi ng tulong sa inyo kasi sa ngayon I have two granddaughters who are under to my care ( 13 years old and 8 years old). The 13 years old granddaughter is PWD, their single mom, who was my daughter died last 2016. Since then, they are under to my care and support for their daily needs.
Honestly, I am a retired teacher, teaching in a certain private institution here, where I received 6k as my monthly pension. Due to this I may ask your help .
My son is, 9 years old, but I’m separated of my husban, can I avail a solo parents.?
My son is 6 years old how I hope I can avail this .
Anung requirements nman po para sa asawa ng ofw?