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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 8972 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ACT 
PROVIDING FOR BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO SOLO PARENTS AND 
THEIR CHILDREN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Parenting is a 
challenging undertaking, a|id more so to a single 
parent. Raising a child | entails hard work, especiall3| in this time and age 
where most parents stnjiggle to balance their time any career to make ends 
meet while rearing their children. Parents’ aims to be a good role model to
Ipr their everyday needs, equfp them for the future
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rne a responsible member of the society.
their children, provide 
and mold them to beco
Solo parents instantaneously assume a new role both as mother and 
father. They strive to avoid disruptions and maintain a sense of normalcy for 
the family despite financial constraints, emotional turmoil and battling with 
the stigma of being a solo parent.
It is the policy of our State as declared in Article II Section 12 of the 
1987 constitution that:
“The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect 
and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social


institution. It shall equally protect the life of the mother and the 
life of the unborn from conception. The natural and primary 
right and duty of parents in the rearing of the youth for civic 
efficiency and the development of moral character shall receive 
the support of the Government.”
Thus, to alleviate the challenges faced by every solo parent in this 
country, it is fitting to amend the Solo Parent Act of 2000. This amendment 
seeks to make the law more efficient and suitable to the present needs of the 
parents in raising their children by themselves.
In this regard, it is for the benefit of some fourteen (14) Million solo
parents whom single-handedly raised their children' that passage of this bill 
is earnestly sought.
VICENTE Cy/SOTTO III
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE } 
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III
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AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT 8972 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 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:
Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "EXPANDED Solo Parents' 
Welfare Act
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote the 
family as the foundation of the nation, strengthen its solidarity and ensure 
its total development. IT IS ALSO THE OBLIGATION OF THE STATE TO 
ADHERE TO INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS AND NATIONAL LAWS ON 
FAMILIES. Towards this 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, Culture 
and 
Sports (DECS)| DEPARTMENT 
OF EDUCATION (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 REVENUES 
(BIR), CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (CSC), THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC
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DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NEDA), THE PHILIPPINE COMMISSION ON 
WOMEN (PCW), THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION 
(PHILHEALTH), THE UNION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES (ULAP), and other 
[related] CONCERNED government [and nongovernment agencies.]
AGENCIES AND CIVIL SOCEITY ORGANIZATIONS WITH RECOGNIZED 
CREDENTIALS IN PROVIDING SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR SOLO 
PARENTS.
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Section 3. Definition of Terms. - Whenever used in this Act, the following
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(a) "Solo parent" - any individual who falls under any of the following
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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 SOLE 
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY;
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(2) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to
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[death of spouse] THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES:
A. DEATH OF THE SPOUSE;
B. [(3) Parent left 
solo or alone with the 
responsibility of
parenthood while] Spouse is detained or is serving sentence for a 
criminal conviction [for at least one (1) year];
C. [(4) Parent left 
solo or alone with the 
responsibility of
parenthood due to] Physical and/or mental incapacity of spouse 
as certified by a public OR PRIVATE medical practitioner;
D. [(5) Parent left 
solo or alone with the 
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spouse; [for at least one (1) year, as long as he/she is entrusted 
with the custody of the children;]
E. [(6) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of 
parenthood due to] 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;]
F. [(7) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of 
parenthood due to] Abandonment of spouse for at least [one (1) 
year] SIX (6) MONTHS;
(3) [(8)] Unmarried mother/father who has [preferred to keep and rear]
ACTUAL 
CUSTODY, 
SUPPORT, 
CARE 
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EXERCISING 
SOLE 
PARENTAL AUTHORITY OVER HIS OR HER child OR children instead of 
having others care for them or give them up to a welfare institution;
(4) [(9)] Any other person who [solely provides parental care and support to a 
child or children] BEARS SOLE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY OVER A 
CHILD OR CHILDREN, PROVIDED HE OR SHE IS A FOSTER PARENT 
DULY-RECOGNIZED BY THE DSWD, A LEGAL GUARDIAN APPOINTED 
BY THE COURT OR A LEGAL SINGLE ADOPTIVE PARENT;
(5) (10) 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. [or solo parent.] IN
CASES OF GRANDPARENTS WHO ARE SENIOR CITIZENS WHO HAS 
THE SOLE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY OVER THEIR 
MINOR OR 
PHYSICAL OR MENTALLY INCAPACITATED CHILDREN OR GRAND 
CHILDREN, THEY SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THIS 
ACT IN ADDITION TO THE BENEFITS GRANTED TO THEM BY THE 
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A change in the status or circumstance of the parent OR 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.
(b) "Children OR DEPENDENTS" - 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 
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incapable 
of self-support 
because 
of mental 
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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 LEGITIMATE 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, AND 
DRUGS CLASSIFIED AS ESSENTIAL BY THE DOH AND OTHER 
COMMODITIES AS MAYBE CLASSIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF 
TRADE 
AND 
INDUSTRY 
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Section 4. Criteria for Support. - Any solo parent whose income in the place 
of [domicile] RESIDENCE falls below the poverty threshold as set by the 
[National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and subject to the 
assessment of the DSWD worker] PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY 
(PSA) AND SUBJECT TO THE ASSESSMENT OF THE 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 mentioned 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 
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ASSISTANCE, 
COUNSELLING 
SERVICES, 
PARENT 
EFFECTIVENESS 
SERVICES, 
CRITICAL 
INCIDENCE 
STRESS 
DEBRIEFING 
AND 
OTHER 
SPECIAL 
PROJECTS 
MENTIONED 
IN 
SECTION 5 OF THIS ACT.
Section 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 [will] 
SHALL be developed by the DSWD, DOH, [DECS] DEPED. CHED, TESDA, 
DOLE, NHA, DOJ, DTI, BIR, CSC, NEDA, PCW, PHILHEALTH, ULAP, 
DILG, [in coordination with local government units and a nongovernmental 
organization with proven track record in providing services for solo parents.] 
AND 
OTHER CONCERNED 
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND 
CIVIL 
SOCEITY 
ORGANIZATION 
WITH 
RECOGNIZED 
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The DSWD shall coordinate with concerned agencies the implementation of 
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welfare] 
PROTECTION sei-vices 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 placement;
(b) Counseling services which include individual, peer group or family 
counseling. This will focus on the resolution of personal relationship and 
role conflicts;
(c) Parent effectiveness services which include the provision and expansion 
of knowledge and skills of the solo parent on early childhood development, 
behavior management, health care, rights and duties of parents and 
children;
(d) Critical incidence stress debriefing which includes preventive stress 
management strategy designed to assist solo parents in coping with crisis 
situations and cases of abuse;
(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 enrichment;
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Section 6. Flexible Work Schedule. -  The employer shall provide for a 
flexible working schedule for solo parents: Provided, That the same shall not 
affect individual and company productivity: Provided, further, That any 
employer may request exemption from the above requirements from the 
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Section 7. Work Discrimination. - No employer shall discrim inate against 
any solo parent employee with respect to term s and conditions of 
em ploym ent on account of h is/h e r status.
Section 8. 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 (1) year] SIX (6) MONTHS. THIS BENEFIT MAY BE AVAILED IN 
BOTH THE PRIVATE OR GOVERNMENT SECTOR, REGARDLESS OF 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS.
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Section 9. Educational Benefits. - The [DECS] DEPED, CHED and TESDA
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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/skills 
education] HIGHER AND TECHNICAL/ VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND 
TRAINING; and
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regulations for the proper im plem entation of this program.
Section 10. Housing Benefits. - Solo parents shall be given 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] PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY.
Section 11. Medical Assistance. - The DOH shall develop a comprehensive 
health care program for solo parents and their children. The program shall 
be implemented by the DOH through their retained hospitals and medical 
centers 
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Section 12. Additional Powers and Functions of the DSWD. — The DSWD 
shall perform the following additional powers and functions relative to the 
welfare of solo parents and their families:
(a) Conduct research necessary to: (1) develop a new body of knowledge on 
solo parents; (2) define executive and legislative measures needed to 
promote and protect the interest of solo parents and their children; and (3) 
assess the effectiveness of programs designed for disadvantaged solo 
parents and their children;
(b) Coordinate the activities of various governmental and nongovernmental 
organizations engaged in promoting and protecting the interests of solo 
parents and their children; and
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SECTION 13. SOLO PARENT IDENTIFICATION CARD (SPIC)- THE LOCAL
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SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (LSWDO) SHALL ISSUE
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THE SOLO PARENT IDENTIFICATION CARD UPON THE PRESENTATION
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A. BARANGAY CERTIFICATION CERTIFYING THAT THE SOLO
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CERTIFICATION 
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GAOVERNMENT
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AGENCY AS PROOF OF BIRTH OF CHILD/CHILDREN, DEATH
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SUPPORT 
TO 
ATTEST 
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D. INCOME TAX RETURN OR ANY EQUIVALENT DOCUMENT 
THAT ESTABLISHES THE INCOME OR FINANCIAL STATUS OF 
THE SOLO PARENT APPLICANT.
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.
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SECTION14. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS- A SOLO PARENT SHALL BE
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ENTITLED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
A) TWENTY (20) PERCENT DISCOUNT FROM ALL PURCHASES OF 
CLOTHING AND CLOTHING MATERIAL FOR THE CHILD FOR 
PURCHASES MADE FROM CHILD’S BIRTH UNTIL TWELVE (12) 
YEARS OF AGE;
B) TWENTY (20) PERCENT DISCOUNT FROM ALL PURCHASES OF 
BABY’S MILK, FOOD, FOOD SUPPLEMENTS AND SANITARY 
DIAPERS FOR PURCHASES MADE FROM CHILD’S BIRTH UNTIL 
THREE (3) YEARS OF AGE;
C) TWENTY (20) PERCENT DISCOUNT FROM ALL PURCHASES OF 
MEDICINES, VACCINES AND OTHER MEDICAL SUPPLEMENT, 
SUPPLIES, ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENTS FOR THE CHILD, 
FOR PURCHASES MADE FROM THE CHILD’S BIRTH UNTIL 
EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE;
D) TWENTY (20) PERCENT DISCOUNT FROM ALL PURCHASES OF 
THE CHILD’S BASIC NECESSITIES;
E) TWENTY (20) PERCENT DISCOUNT FROM ALL PURCHASES OF 
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE CHILD, FOR PURCHASES MADE 
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CHILD WHO ARE IN THE COLLEGE LEVEL IN BOTH PRIVATE AND 
PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOLS, ON TOP 
OF ANY SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS IF ANY;
G) TWENTY (20) PERCENT DISCOUNT FROM HOSPITAL BILL OF THE 
SOLO PARENT OR HIS OR HER CHILD IF ADMITTED FOR 
MEDICAL CARE AND ATTENTION, BOTH IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC 
HOSPITALS;
H) TAX AMNESTY AND/ OR REDUCTION OF REAL ESTATE OR 
INHERITANCE TAXES OF SOLO PARENTS;
I) TWENTY (20) PERCENT DISCOUNT ON CONSULTATION AND 
LABORATORY 
DIAGNOSTIC 
FEES 
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PURCHASE 
OF 
MEDICINES FOR SOLO PARENTS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS;
J) 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;
K) AT LEAST TWENTY (20) PERCENT 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.
SECTION 15. CREATION OF THE SOLO PARENTS9 SPECIAL INTER- 
AGENCY REVIEW COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE - AN INTER-AGENCY 
COMMITTEE SHALL BE CREATED TO COORDINATE AND MONITOR
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CONGRESS ON THE STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT,
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SECTION 16. SOLO PARENTS AFFAIRS OFFICE- 
A SOLO PARENT
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AFFAIRS 
OFFICE 
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ESTABLISHED 
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GOVERNMENT UNIT. IN LINE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT, A SOLO
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ASSISTANCE 
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SECTION 17. NATIONAL SOLO PARENTS DAY AND WEEK- 
TO
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COMMEMORATE THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF EVERY SOLO
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PARENT IN THE PHILIPPINES, SOLO PARENTS WEEK SHALL BE EVERY
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THIRD (3rd) w e e k  OF APRIL AND THE NATIONAL SOLO PARENTS DAY
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SHALL BE EVERY THIRD (3rd) SATURDAY OF APRIL OF EVERY YEAR.
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SECTION 18. PENALTIES- ANY PERSON, CORPORATION, ENTITY OR
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AGENCY WHICH REFUSES OR FAILS TO PROVIDE THE BENEFITS
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GRANTED TO SOLO PARENTS IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT SHALL
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SUFFER THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES:
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FOR THE FIRST VIOLATION - A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN TEN
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THOUSAND 
PESOS 
(P 10,000.00) 
BUT 
NOT 
MORE THAN 
FIFTY
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THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) OR IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS
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THAN SIX (6) MONTHS BUT NOT MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR, OR BOTH,
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FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION - A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN
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ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P 100,000.00) BUT NOT MORE
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TWO 
HUNDRED 
THOUSAND 
PESOS 
(P200,000.00) 
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(P50,000.00) AND IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS THAN SIX (6) 
MONTHS.
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, 
A 
GOVERNMENT-OWNED 
OR 
CONTROLLED 
CORPORATION 
(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.
Section [13] 19. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -  [An interagency 
committee headed by the DSWD, in coordination with the DOH, DECS, 
CHED, TESDA, DOLE, NHA, and DILG is hereby established which shall 
formulate,] W ithin ninety (90) days upon the effectivity of this Act, [the 
im plem enting rules 
and 
regulations 
in 
consultation 
with 
the 
local 
governm ent 
units, 
nongovernm ent 
organizations 
and 
people's
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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.
Section [14] 20. 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), NED A AND 
PCW.
Section [15] 21. 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.
Section [16] 22. 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.
Section [17] 23. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) 
days following its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least 
two (2) newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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