FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S.B.NO. 2563 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The dynamism of the law is reflected in its application and relevance. In the present age, 
the legal concept of Family has evolved from that of the traditional definition to that of the 
present which contemplates a family constituted by a single individual. Under the aegis of this 
modern definition, the legislature enacted Republic Act 8972, otherwise known as the Solo 
Parents Welfare Act of 2000 in order to accord to single parent's benefits which would alleviate 
their burden of raising a family on their own. 
As mandated by Article II Section 12 of the 1987 Constitution, the duty of the State to 
promote the welfare of the family remains and it falls upon Congress to enact laws to strengthen 
the foundation of the family as a basic social institution. Pursuant to this obligation, it is the 
intent of this bill to amend Republic Act 8972 otherwise known as the Solo Parents Welfare Act 
of2000. 
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This bill recognizes the right of solo parents to be accorded the same treatment in law in 
terms of privileges conferred .. It is the intent of this amendment to grant them additional benefits 
in order to alleviate them of their sole burden of raising a family. Through the implementation of 
the ID system for solo parents as proposed in this Act and by providing penal sanctions for the 
violation of the provisions thereof, It is hoped that the access to the privileges granted in this bill 
will be ensured. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of the attached bill is earne ly sought. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VILLAR 
AN ACT TO FURTHER EXTEND ASSISTANCE TO SOLO PARENTS AMENDING 
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
SOLO PARENTS WELFARE ACT OF 2000 
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 8972 otherwise known as the Solo Parents 
Welfare Act of 2000 is hereby amended by adding the following definition the after subsection 
10 of Section 3, to read as follows: 
"Section 3. Definition ofTerms.- Whenever used in this Act, the following terms shall 
mean as follows: 
(a) "Solo parent"- any individual who falls under any of the following categories: 
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(11). Parent lefl solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due 10 the 
involuntary inability of the other spouse to have an employment for at least one (1) 
year. " 
Section 2. The same law is hereby amended by adding a new section which shall read as 
follows: 
"SECTION 13. SOLO PARENTS ID.- ANY SOLO PARENT AS DEFINED BY LAW AND 
ITS AMENDATORY PROVISIONS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE ISSUANCE OF A 
SOLO PARENT ID BY THE MUNICIPAL OR CITY SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER WHICH 
SHALL ENTITLE THE HOLDER THEREOF TO THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS: 
(A) TWENTY (20%) PERCENT DISCOUNT ON ALL PURCHASES OF MILK OR 
FORMULA PRODUCTS AS WELL AS DIAPERS AND OTHER NECESSARY 
INFANT ITEMS; 
(B) TWENTY (20%) PERCENT DISCOUNT ON INFANT MEDICINES AND 
SUPPLEMENTS. 
INFANT SHALL REFER TO CHILDREN AGED 0- TO 4 YEARS." 
Section 3. The same law is hereby amended by adding a new section which shall read as 
follows: 
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"SECTION 13. "PENAL PROVISIONS"- ANY EMPLOYER WHO FAILS TO PROVIDE 
THE BENEFITS MENTIONED IN SECTIONS 6,7,8,13 OF THIS ACT SHALL SUFFER THE 
FOLLOWING PENALTY 
(1) FINE OF NOT LESS THAN TEN THOUSAND PESOS (PlO,OOO.OO) BUT NOT 
EXCEEDING FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50, 000. 00) OR IMPRISONMENT OF NOT 
LESS THAN SIX MONTHS BUT NOT MORE THAN ONE YEAR, OR BOTH AT THE 
DISCRETION OF THE COURT. 
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(2) FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION, A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED 
THOUSAND PESOS (PlOO.OOO.OO) 
BUT NOT EXCEEDING TWO HUNDRED 
THOUSAND PESOS (P200,OOO.OO) OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT LESS TIi4N ONE 
YEAR BUT NOT MORE THAN TWO YEARS, OR BOTH AT THE DISCRETION OF 
THE COURT 
(3) ANY PERSON WHO ABUSES THE PRIVILEGES HEREIN SHALL BE PUNISHED 
WITH IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS THAN SIX MONTHS OR A FINE OF NOT 
LESS THAN FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P5;000.OO) BUT NOT MORE THAN FIFTY 
THOUSAND PESOS (P50,OOO.OO), OR BOTH AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT 
(4) IF THE VIOLATOR IS A CORPORATION, ORGANIZATION OR ANY SIMILAR 
ENTITY, THE OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES THEREOF DIRECTLY INVOLVED 
SHALL BE INDIVIDUALLY LIABLE THEREFORE. . 
(5) 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 REVOCATION OR 
CANCELLATION OF THE BUSINESS PERMIT, PERMIT TO OPERATE, FRANCHISE 
AND OTHER SIMILAR PRIVILEGES GRANTED TO ANY BUSINESSES THAT FAILS 
TO ABIDE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT" 
Provided That with the introduction of two new sections, Republic Act 8972 is hereby 
renumbered accordingly. 
Section 4. The inter-agency committee created under Republic Act 8972 shall formulate 
the rules to implement this Act in consultation with other government agencies and private 
organizations. 
Section 5. All Acts or parts of Acts, executive orders and their implementing rules 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
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accordingly. 
Section 6. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the remainder of this Act or 
any provision not affected thereby shall remain in force and in effect. 
Section 7. This Act takes effect fifteen days after its complete publication in the Offici cal 
Gazete or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
Approved, 
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