EIGTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 1411
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(In Substitution of Senate Bill Nos. 86, 164, 206, 238, 307, 951 and 1014)
Prepared by the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality; 
Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development; Ways and Means; and Finance with 
Senators Gordon, Hontiveros, Go, Sotto, Zubiri, Revilla Jr. and Marcos, as authors 
thereof
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO SOLO PARENTS AND THEIR 
CHILDREN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Section 1 of Republic Act No. 8972 otherwise known as "An Act
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Providing for Benefits and Privileges to Solo Parents and Their Children, Appropriating
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Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes" is amended to read as follows:
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"Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "EXPANDED
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Solo Parents Welfare Act of [2000] 2020."
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Sec. 2. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 8972 is amended to read as follows:
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"Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to
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promote the family as the foundation of the nation, strengthen its
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solidarity and ensure its total development. IT IS ALSO THE
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OBLIGATION OF THE STATE TO ADHERE TO INTERNATIONAL
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AGREEMENTS AND NATIONAL LAWS ON FAMILIES. Towards this


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end, it shall develop a comprehensive [program of] PACKAGE OF 
SOCIAL PROTECTION services for solo parents and their children to be 
carried out by the Department of Social Welfare and Development 
(DSWD), the Department of Health (DOH), THE DEPARTMENT OF 
JUSTICE (DOJ), the Department of Education[7- Culture and Sports 
(-DECS)] (DEPED), the Department of the Interior and Local Government 
(DILG), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Technical 
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the National 
Housing Authority (NHA), the Department of Labor and Employment 
(DOLE), THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI), THE 
BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE (BIR), THE CIVIL SERVICE 
COMMISSION (CSC), THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND 
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NEDA), THE PHILIPPINE 
COMMISSION ON WOMEN (PCW), THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH 
INSURANCE CORPORATION (PHILHEALTH), THE UNION OF 
LOCAL AUTHORITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES (ULAP), and other 
[related] CONCERNED government [and nongovernment] agencies [.] 
AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS WITH RECOGNIZED 
CREDENTIALS IN PROVIDING SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR 
SOLO PARENTS."
Sec. 3. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 8972 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - Whenever used in this Act, the 
following terms shall mean as follows:
(a) "Soio parent" - any individual who falls under any of the following 
categories:
(1) A [woman] FEMALE who gives birth as a result of rape and other 
crimes against [chastity] PERSONS even without A final conviction of the 
offender: Provided, That the mother [keeps and raises the child] HAS
THE CUSTODY OF THE CHILD OR CHILDREN AND BEARS THE


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SOLE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY;
(2) Parent left solo [©f] OR alone with the responsibility of parenthood 
due to [death of gpouso] THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES:
i. DEATH OF THE SPOUSE;
ii. [(3) Parent- loft soto or alone with the responsibility ■ of 
parenthood while the] [s]Spouse is detained or is serving sentence for a 
criminal conviction [for at least one (1) year];
iii. [(d) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of 
parenthood due to] [p]Physical and/or mental incapacity of spouse as 
certified by a public OR PRIVATE medical practitioner;
iv. f(5) Parent- left solo or alone with the resper^sibiltty--of 
parenthood-due to] [l]Legal separation or de facto separation from 
spouse [for at least-one (1) year, as long as he/she is entrusted with the 
custody of the children];
V. {-(6) Parent left solo or alone—with- the responsibility of 
parenthood duo to] [d]Declaration of nullity or annulment of marriage as 
decreed by [a] THE court RECOGNIZED BY LAW [or by a church as 
long as he/she is entrusted with the custody of the children]; OR
Vi. [(7)- -Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of 
parenthood due to] [a]Abandonment of spouse for at least [one (1) year] 
SIX (6) MONTHS.
(3) f(8)] Unmarried mother/father who has [prefer-red-to keep and rear]
ACTUAL CUSTODY, SUPPORT, CARE AND EXERCISING SOLE 
PARENTAL AUTHORITY OVER [her/his] HIS OR HER chi Id [/children] 
OR CHILDREN instead of having others care for them or give them up to 
a welfare institution;
(4) SPOUSE OF AN OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKER (OFW); 
PROVIDED, THAT THE SAID OFW BELONGS TO THE LOW/SEMI­
SKILLED WORKER CATEGORY AND IS AWAY FROM THE 
PHILIPPINES FOR AN UNBROKEN PERIOD OF TWELVE (12)


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MONTHS;
(5) [(9)] Any other person who [solely provides parental care and 
support—to—a—ehM—or—children] BEARS SOLE PARENTAL 
RESPONSIBILITY OVER A CHILD OR CHILDREN, INCLUDING A 
FOSTER PARENT DULY-RECOGNIZED BY THE DSWD, A LEGAL 
GUARDIAN APPOINTED BY THE COURT OR A LEGAL SINGLE 
ADOPTIVE PARENT; OR
(6) [(i0)] Any family member who [assumes-the] BEARS SOLE 
PARENTAL responsibility [of head of- family] as a result of the death, 
abandonment, disappearance or prolonged absence of the parent[s]/S. 
[or solo parent.] IN CASES OF GRANDPARENTS WHO ARE SENIOR 
CITIZENS WHO HAVE THE SOLE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 
OVER THEIR MINOR OR PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY 
INCAPACITATED CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN, THEY SHALL 
BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THIS ACT IN ADDITION TO 
THE BENEFITS GRANTED TO THEM BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9257 
OR THE "EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2003";
A change in the status or circumstance of the parent, QUALIFIED 
FAMILY MEMBER OR GUARDIAN claiming benefits under this Act, 
such that he/she is no longer left alone with the responsibility of 
parenthood, shall terminate his/her eligibility for these benefits,
THE ABSENCE OF A VALID AND LEGAL MARRIAGE BETWEEN THE 
MOTHER AND FATHER OF A CHILD OR DEPENDENT DOES NOT 
AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLE EITHER INDIVIDUAL TO BENEFITS 
UNDER THIS ACT IF THE FACTUAL CIRCUMSTANCES 
DEMONSTRATE THAT PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES ARE 
SHARED.
(b) "Children OR DEPENDENTS" - FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ACT,
refer to those living with and dependent upon the solo parent for support 
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TWENTY-TWO (22) years of age, or even over [eighteen (18)] 
TWENTY-TWO (22) years but are incapable of self-support because of 
mental and/or physical defect/disability.
(c) "Parental responsibility" - with respect to their minor children shall 
refer to the rights and duties of the parents as defined in Article 220 of 
Executive Order No. 209, as amended, otherwise known as the "Family 
Code of the Philippines."
(d) "Parental leave" - shall mean leave benefits granted to a solo parent to 
enable him/her to perform parental duties and responsibilities where 
physical presence is required. ALL SOLO PARENTS WORKING IN THE 
GOVERNMENT OR PRIVATE SECTOR SHALL BE QUALIFIED TO A 
SEVEN-DAY PARENTAL LEAVE WITH PAY.
(e) "Flexible work schedule" - is the right granted to a solo parent 
employee to vary his/her arrival and departure time without affecting the 
core work hours as defined by the employer.
(F) BASIC NECESSITIES - REFER TO RICE, CORN, BREAD, FRESH, 
DRIED AND CANNED FISH AND OTHER MARINE PRODUCTS, 
FRESH PORK, BEEF AND POULTRY, MEAT, FRESH EGGS, FRESH 
AND PROCESSED MILK, FRESH VEGETABLES, ROOT CROPS, 
COFFEE, SUGAR, COOKING OIL, SALT, LAUNDRY SOAP, 
DETERGENTS, SANITARY NAPKINS, DIAPERS, DRUGS 
CLASSIFIED AS ESSENTIAL BY THE DOH, AND OTHER 
COMMODITIES AS MAYBE CLASSIFIED BY THE DTI AND THE 
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DA) ACCORDING TO REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 7581 OR THE "PRICE ACT."
Sec. 4. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 8972 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 4. Criteria for [Support] ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE. - Any solo parent whose income in the place of [domicile] 
RESIDENCE falls below the poverty threshold as set by the [National


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Economic—aftd—Bevelopmcnt—Authority—(NEDA)] PHILIPPINE 
STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA) and subject to the assessment of the 
PSWD worker] LOCAL SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT 
OFFICER in the area WHERE THE SOLO PARENT RESIDES shall be 
eligible for ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL assistance RESERVED FOR THE 
POOR AND INDIGENT SOLO PARENTS AS DETERMINED BY THE 
PROPER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: Provided, [however, That any 
solo parent-whose income is above the poverty threshold shall enjoy the 
benefits montioned in Sections 6, 7 and 8 of this Act.] THAT ANY SOLO 
PARENT, REGARDLESS OF THE INCOME BRACKET OR FINANCIAL 
STATUS SHALL ENJOY THE BENEFITS UNDER THE 
COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE OF SOCIAL PROTECTION SERVICES, 
SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES, 
LEGAL ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE, COUNSELLING SERVICES, 
PARENT EFFECTIVENESS SERVICES, CRITICAL INCIDENCE 
STRESS DEBRIEFING AND OTHER SOCIAL PROJECTS 
MENTIONED IN SECTION 5 OF THIS ACT."
Sec. 5. Section 5 of Republic Act No. 8972 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 5. Comprehensive Package of Social [Development -and 
Welfare] PROTECTION Services. - A comprehensive package of social 
[development and welfare] PROTECTION services for solo parents and 
their families [wtH] SHALL be developed by the DSWD, DOH, [PEGS] 
DEPED, CHED, TESDA, DOLE, NHA [and] DOJ, DTI, BIR, CSC, NEDA, 
PCW, PHILHEALTH, ULAP, DILG, [in—coordination—with—leeai 
government-tmits and a nongovernmental organization-with proven track
record—in—providing—services—for—sale—parents.] AND OTHER 
CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CIVIL SOCIETY 
ORGANIZATION WITH RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS IN 
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The DSWD shall coordinate with concerned agencies the implementation 
of the comprehensive package of social [development and welfare] 
PROTECTION services for solo parents and their families. The package 
will initially include:
(a) Livelihood development services which include trainings on livelihood 
skills, basic business management, value orientation and the provision of 
seed capital or job placementCv];
(b) Counseling services which include individual, peer-group or family 
counseling. This will focus on the resolution of personal relationship and 
role conflicts[7];
(c) Parent effectiveness services which include the provision and 
expansion of knowledge and skills for the solo parent on early childhood 
development, behavior management, health care, rights and duties of 
parents and childrenE^];
(d) Critical incidence stress debriefing which include preventive stress 
management strategy designed to assist solo parents in coping with crisis 
situations and cases of abuse[T];
(e) Special projects for individuals in need of protection which include 
temporary shelter, counseling, legal assistance, medical care, self-concept 
or ego-building, crisis management and spiritual enhchmentCr]; AND
(F) LEGAL ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE."
Sec. 6. Section 7 of Republic Act No. 8972 is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 7. Work Discrimination. - No employer shall discriminate 
against any solo parent employee with respect to terms and conditions of 
employment on account of his/her status. EMPLOYERS MAY ENTER 
INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THEIR EMPLOYEES FOR A 
TELECOMMUTING PROGRAM, AS PROVIDED IN REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 11165, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'TELECOMMUTING ACT',


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PROVIDED THAT SOLO PARENTS SHALL BE GIVEN PRIORITY BY 
THEIR EMPLOYER."
Sec. 7. A new section 8 is hereby inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 8. ACCESS TO CHILD CARE. - NATIONAL 
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WITH MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED 
(300) EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND 
CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS (GOCCS), AND PRIVATE 
EMPLOYERS WITH TWO HUNDRED (200) OR MORE EMPLOYEES, 
SHALL ESTABLISH DAY CARE CENTERS TO ACCOMMODATE THE 
CHILDREN OF THEIR EMPLOYEES AGED FIVE (5) YEARS AND 
BELOW, WHICH SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR FREE TO ITS 
EMPLOYEES, WITH PRIORITY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SOLO 
PARENTS AS DEFINED UNDER THIS ACT. THESE SERVICES SHALL 
BE PROVIDED WITHIN THE WORKPLACE, AS MUCH AS 
POSSIBLE, OR IN A NEARBY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION."
Sec. 8. Section 8 of Republic Act No. 8972 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. [8] 9. Parental Leave, - In addition to leave privileges under 
existing laws, parental leave of not more than seven (7) working days 
every year shall be granted to any solo parent employee who has 
rendered service of at least [one- (l) year] SIX (6) MONTHS. THIS 
BENEFIT MAY BE AVAILED IN BOTH THE GOVERNMENT OR 
PRIVATE SECTOR, REGARDLESS OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS."
Sec. 9. Section 9 of Republic Act No. 8972 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. [9] 10. Educational Benefits. - The [DECS] DEPED, CHED 
and TESDA shall provide the following benefits and privileges:
(1) Scholarship AND/ OR GRANTS [programs] for qualified solo parents 
and their children in institutions of basic, [tertiary and technical/skftis
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edttc-ation] HIGHER AND TECHNICAL/ VOCATIONAL EDUCATION 
AND TRAINING; and
(2) Nonformal education programs appropriate for solo parents and their 
children.
The [DECS] DEPED, CHED and TESDA shall promulgate rules and 
regulations for the proper implementation of this program."
Sec. 10. Section 10 of Republic Act No. 8972 is hereby amended to read as 
follows:
"Sec. [10] 11. Housing Benefits. - Solo parents shall be given 
PREFERENCE AND allocation in housing projects and shall be provided 
with liberal terms of payment on said government low-cost housing 
projects in accordance with housing law provisions prioritizing applicants 
below the poverty line as declared by the [NEDA] PSA."
Sec. 11. Sections 11 and 12 of Republic Act No. 8972 are hereby renumbered as 
Sections 12 and 13, respectively.
Sec. 12. A new section 14 is hereby inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 14. SOLO PARENT IDENTIFICATION CARD (SPIC). - 
THE LOCAL SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 
(LSWDO) SHALL ISSUE THE SOLO PARENT IDENTIFICATION 
CARD UPON THE PRESENTATION OF THE APPLICANT OF THE 
FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
A. BARANGAY CERTIFICATION THAT THE SOLO PARENT IS A 
RESIDENT OF THE BARANGAY FOR THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS 
PRECEEDING THE APPLICATION;
B. CERTIFICATION FROM THE RELEVANT GOVERNMENT AGENCY 
OR COURT AS PROOF OF BIRTH OF CHILD/CHILDREN, DEATH OF 
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OF NULLITY, OR LEGAL SEPARATION, OR ANY FORM OF 
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE, STATUS AS OVERSEAS FILIPINO 
WORKER, AND OTHER DOCUMENTARY SUPPORT TO ATTEST THE 
CIRCUMSTANCES THAT QUALIFIES THE APPLICANT AS A SOLO 
PARENT;
THE SPIC SHALL BE ISSUED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM 
APPLICATION THEREOF AND SHALL BE VALID FOR ONE (1) YEAR 
UPON ISSUANCE, SUBJECT TO RENEWAL."
Sec. 13. A new Section 15 is hereby inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 15. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS. - A SOLO PARENT SHALL 
BE ENTITLED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS;
A) TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT FROM ALL PURCHASES 
OF INFANT FORMULA, FOOD, FOOD SUPPLEMENTS AND 
SANITARY DIAPERS FOR PURCHASES MADE FROM CHILD'S 
BIRTH UNTIL THREE (3) YEARS OF AGE: PROVIDED, THAT THE 
DISCOUNT ON INFANT FORMULA CAN ONLY BE AVAILED OF 
WHEN THE SOLO PARENT IS NOT THE MOTHER;
C) TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT FROM ALL PURCHASES 
OF MEDICINES, VACCINES AND OTHER MEDICAL SUPPLEMENTS, 
SUPPLIES, ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CHILD, AS 
PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED MEDICAL PRACTITIONER, FOR 
PURCHASES MADE FROM THE CHILD'S BIRTH UNTIL TWENTY 
TWO (22) YEARS OF AGE;
D) TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT FROM ALL PURCHASES 
OF THE CHILD'S BASIC NECESSITIES;
E) TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT FROM TUITION FEES 
PER CHILD FROM KINDERGARTEN TO COLLEGE LEVEL IN BOTH 
PRIVATE AND PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND 
SCHOOLS, ON TOP OF ANY SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS IF ANY;
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F) TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT FROM HOSPITAL BILL OF 
THE SOLO PARENT'S CHILD IF ADMITTED FOR MEDICAL CARE 
AND ATTENTION, BOTH IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC HOSPITALS;
G) TAX AMNESTY AND/OR REDUCTION OF REAL ESTATE OR 
INHERITANCE TAXES OF SOLO PARENTS;
H) TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT ON CONSULTATION AND 
LABORATORY DIAGNOSTIC FEES AND PURCHASE OF MEDICINES 
FOR SOLO PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN;
I) BASIC PERSONAL EXEMPTION FROM INDIVIDUAL INCOME 
TAX IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) 
IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING EXEMPTION THAT THE SOLO 
PARENT MAY CLAIM FOR THEIR CHILDREN;
3) TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT FROM ALL PRIVATE AND 
PUBLIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: PROVIDED, THAT THE 
DISCOUNT CAN ONLY BE AVAILED WHEN THE SOLO PARENT AND 
CHILDREN ARE TOGETHER. COMPANIES AND BUSINESS 
ESTABLISHMENTS, WHERE THE SAID DISCOUNTS WERE 
AVAILED, SHALL BE ENTITILED TO CLAIM SAID DISCOUNTS AS 
PART OF THEIR BUSINESS EXPENSE: PROVIDED, THAT THEY 
MAINTAIN A DETAILED AND SEPARATE RECORDS OF THE 
DISCOUNTED PURCHASES."
Sec. 14. A new Section 16 is hereby inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 16. CREATION OF THE SOLO PARENTS INTER­
AGENCY REVIEW COMMITTEE. - THE SOLO PARENTS INTER­
AGENCY REVIEW COMMITTEE IS HEREBY CREATED TO 
COORDINATE AND MONITOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS 
ACT. THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPRISED OF THE 
FOLLOWING AGENCIES:
A) DSWD, AS CHAIR;
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B) DILG, AS CO-CHAIR;
C) DOH;
D) DOJ;
E) DEPED;
F) CHED;
G) TESDA;
H) NHA;
I) DOLE;
J) BIR;
K) PHILHEALTH;
L) AT LEAST TWO (2) NON GOVERNMENT OR CIVIL SOCIETY 
ORGANIZATION WITH PROVEN CREDENTIALS IN ADVOCATING 
FOR THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE, AS WELL AS PROVIDING 
SERVICES TO SOLO PARENTS.
THE COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE 
CONGRESS ON THE STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT, 
FOLLOWING ITS EFFECTIVITY."
Sec. 15. A new Section 17 is hereby inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 17. SOLO PARENTS AFFAIRS OFFICE. - A SOLO 
PARENT AFFAIRS OFFICE SHALL BE ESTABLISHED IN EVERY 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT. IN LINE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT, 
A SOLO PARENTS HELP DESK SHALL BE PLACED IN EVERY 
BARANGAY FOR THE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO SOLO 
PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN."
Sec. 16. A new Section 18 is hereby inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 18. NATIONAL SOLO PARENTS DAY AND WEEK. - TO 
COMMEMORATE THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF EVERY SOLO 
PARENT IN THE PHILIPPINES, THE THIRD WEEK AND THIRD
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SATURDAY OF APRIL OF EVERY YEAR ARE HEREBY DECLARED AS 
SOLO PARENTS WEEK AND NATIONAL SOLO PARENTS DAY, 
RESPECTIVELY."
Sec. 17. A new Section 19 is hereby inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 19. PENALTIES. - ANY PERSON, CORPORATION, 
ENTITY OR AGENCY WHICH REFUSES OR FAILS TO PROVIDE THE 
BENEFITS GRANTED TO SOLO PARENTS IN VIOLATION OF THIS 
ACT, OR DISCRIMINATES AGAINST SOLO PARENTS IN 
EMPLOYMENT HIRING, SHALL SUFFER THE FOLLOWING 
PENALTIES:
1) FOR THE FIRST VIOLATION - A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN TEN 
THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) BUT NOT MORE THAN FIFTY 
THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) OR IMPRISONMENT OF NOT 
LESS THAN SIX (6) MONTHS BUT NOT MORE THAN ONE (1) 
YEAR, OR BOTH, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT.
2) FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION - A FINE OF NOT LESS 
THAN ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) BUT NOT 
MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00) 
OR IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS THAN ONE (1) YEAR BUT NOT 
MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS, OR BOTH, AT THE DISCRETION OF 
THE COURT. ANY PERSON WHO MISINTERPRETS THE STATUS OR 
FALSIFIES ANY DOCUMENT TO AVAIL OF THE BENEFITS 
PROVIDED UNDER THIS ACT OR ANY PERSON WHO ABUSES THE 
PRIVILEGES GRANTED HEREIN SHALL BE PUNISHED WITH A 
FINE NOT LESS THAN TEN THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) BUT 
NOT MORE THAN FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) AND 
IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS THAN SIX (6) MONTHS BUT NOT 
MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR, OR BOTH, AT THE DISCRETION OF 
THE COURT.
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IF THE OFFENDER IS A CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP OR 
ORGANIZATION OR ANY SIMILAR ENTITY, THE EMPLOYEES AND 
OFFICIALS THEREFORE DIRECTLY INVOLVED SHALL 
INDIVIDUALLY BE HELD LIABLE THEREFORE.
IF THE VIOLATOR IS AN ALIEN OR A FOREIGNER, HE SHALL BE 
DEPORTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER SERVICE OF SENTENCE 
WITHOUT FURTHER DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS.
UPON FILING OF AN APPROPRIATE COMPLAINT, AND AFTER DUE 
NOTICE AND HEARING, THE PROPER AUTHORITIES MAY ALSO 
CAUSE THE CANCELLATION OR REVOCATION OF THE BUSINESS 
PERMIT, PERMIT TO OPERATE, FRANCHISE AND OTHER SIMILAR 
PRIVILEGES GRANTED TO ANY BUSINESS THAT FAILS TO ABIDE 
BY THE PROVISION OF THIS ACT.
UPON FINDING BY THE SOLO PARENTS SPECIAL REVIEW 
COMMITTEE THAT A DEPARTMENT, AGENCY OR 
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE GOVERNMENT, GOCC OR A LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT UNIT HAD VIOLATED ANY PROVISION OF THIS 
ACT, SANCTIONS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW, CIVIL 
SERVICE OR OTHER LAWS MAY BE RECOMMENDED TO THE CSC 
OR THE DILG AGAINST THE HEAD OF THE AGENCY OR THE LOCAL 
CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND THE PERSON DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE 
FOR THE VIOLATION.
ANY PERSON WHO CLAIMS TO BE A SOLO PARENT FOR THE 
PURPOSE OF AVAILMENT OF THE BENEFITS UNDER THIS ACT, 
WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD SHALL BE PENALIZED WITH A FINE 
OF NOT LESS THAN TEN THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) BUT 
NOT MORE THAN FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) OR 
IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS THAN SIX (6) MONTHS BUT NOT 
MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR, OR BOTH, AT THE DISCRETION OF 
THE COURT."
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Sec. 18. A new Section 20 is hereby inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 20. ABUSED, ABANDONED, OR NEGLECTED SOLO 
PARENTS OR SOLO PARENTS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC 
VIOLENCE. - IN CASES WHERE A SOLO PARENT HAD BEEN 
ABUSED, ABANDONED OR NEGLECTED BY HIS OR HER CO­
PARENT, HE OR SHE MAY SEEK THE HELP OF THE DSWD, WHICH, 
IN TURN, SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE RESPECTIVE 
BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND/OR POLICE OFFICERS ASSIGNED IN 
THE NEAREST PNP STATION WHERE THE ABUSED, ABANDONED, 
OR NEGLECTED PARENT RESIDES, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE 
IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE. IF THE CO-PARENT IS GAINFULLY 
EMPLOYED, THE ABUSED, ABANDONED, OR NEGLECTED PARENT 
SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO RETAIN A PORTION OF THE 
FORMER'S INCOME, TO BE AGREED UPON BY BOTH PARENTS OR 
BY A VALID ORDER ISSUED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT 
JURISDICTION, FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CHILD."
Sec. 19. A new Section 21 is hereby inserted to read as follows:
"SEC. 21. SPECIAL PROTECTIONS FOR ADOLESCENT 
PARENTS. - IN ADDITION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, 
ADOLESCENT PARENTS SHALL ALSO BE PROVIDED WITH 
ASSISTANCE FROM THE DSWD WHICH MAY INCLUDE 
COUNSELLING AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL SERVICES, AND FROM THE 
DEPED AND TESDA IN THE FORM OF HOME-BASED, IN-SCHOOL, 
OR TECH-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, AS WARRANTED."
Sec. 20. Section 13 of Republic Act No. 8972 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
'Sec. [1t3] 22. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - [Aft
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intGragoncy committCG hcadGd by the DSWD, in coordinatleft- wit-h the
OQH—BEGS, CHED, TESDA, DOLE, NHA, and DILG is hereby GStablishGcJ
which shall formulate,] [w]Within ninety (90) days upon the effectivity of 
this Act, [the implGmcnting rules and regulations-m-eonsultation with the 
teeat—government- units,—nongovernment organizations and—people's
organizations.] THE DSWD, IN CONSULTATION AND 
COORDINATION WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE SOLO PARENTS 
SPECIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, SHALL ISSUE THE NECESSARY 
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE EFFECTIVE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT."
Sec. 21. Section 14 of Republic Act No. 8972 is hereby amended to read as 
follows:
"Sec. [44] 23. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry 
out the provisions of this Act shall be included in the budget of THE 
concerned government agencies in the General Appropriations Act (GAA).
[of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.]
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES MAY ALSO UTILIZE A PORTION OF 
THEIR RESPECTIVE GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD) BUDGET 
TO IMPLEMENT THIS ACT ANCHORED ON THE GUIDELINES 
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT 
(DBM), NEDA AND PCW."
Sec. 22. Sections 15, 16 and 17 of Republic Act No. 8972 are hereby renumbered 
as Sections 24, 25 and 26, respectively:
Sec. 23. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, administrative 
orders or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 24. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force 
and effect.
Sec. 25. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation.
Approved,
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