Solo Parent's Welfare Act or R.A. 8972

I recently came across an article from the National Census Office about the Solo Parent's Welfare Act or R.A. 8972. 

This law 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).

Here's the site: http://www.census.gov.ph/content/q-solo-parents-welfare-act-and-parental-leave

To summarize - Any solo parent whose income in the place of domicile falls below the poverty threshold as set by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and subject to the assessment of the DSWD worker in the area shall be eligible for assistance. A Solo Parent can directly inquire from the following agencies to avail of their services:

1. Health Services (DOH)

2. Educational Services (CHED, TESDA)

3. Housing (NHA)

4. Parental Leave (Employer, DOLE, CSC) Solo parent whose income is above the poverty threshold shall enjoy only such limited benefits as flexible work schedule, parental leave and others to be determined by the DSWD.

In my case, since my salary is above the poverty threshold of P5,458.00 per month, my solo parent privilege consists of flexible work schedule, free from work discrimination and parental leave of 7 days a year only.

Here's another site that you may want to check out:

http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2000/ra_8972_2000.html

I'm glad that the Philippine government is doing something with regards to our sector in the society. 

Aja solo parents!

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