Solo Parent Act - RA8972

Question 1

Who are considered solo parents?

Answer 1

1. victim of rape
2. widow or widower
3. with detained spouse
4. with physically/ mentally incapacitated (deranged )spouse
5. legally separated/ de facto separation for (1) year
6. annulled marriage
7. abandoned spouse
8. unmarried mother/father
9. any person who solely provides parental care to a child
10. any family member who assumes responsibility as parent due to absence of the real parents

Question 2

What are the benefits of solo parents if the parent falls under poverty line?

Answer 2

1. Livelihood development program
2. Counselling services
3. Parents effectiveness services
4. Critical incidence stress debriefing
5. Special projects for individuals in need of protection

Question 3

What are the benefits of solo parents if the parent falls above the poverty line?

Answer 3

1. Flexible work hours
2. Work discrimination
3. Parental leave of not more than 7 days for the solo parent who has rendered more than 1 year
4. Educational benefits (scholarship for the parent and children; non-formal education)
5. Housing benefits
6. Medical assistance

Question 4

What are additional powers and functions of the DSWD?

Answer 4

1. conduct research
2. monitor implementation
3. coordinate implementation of programs and activities