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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV
Quezon City

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17" CONGRESS {
First Regular Session |

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House BILL NO._8478 py. 6. vor yg RVICE

Introduced by REP, EVELINA G, ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act 8972 otherwise known as the Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000, recognizes
the legal concept of Family from the traditional definition to that of the present which contemplates
a family constituted by a single individual

It amends Republic Act 8972 otherwise known as the Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000 by
providing additional support and benefits to solo parents, such as but not limited to discounts from
purchases of baby’s milk, food and food supplements, clothing and medical supplies, It also
provides basic personal exemption from individual income tax.

This bill is being filed not only to lessen the burden of solo parenting but to ensure as well
that their children are given the opportunity for a better future.

This proposal may have its effects on businesses, employment and other economic
activities, nonetheless, it is still worthy of submission for evaluation and deliberation as all
stakeholders may be able to strike a balance between profitability and social responsibility,

In view of the foregoing, this bill is submitted.

UDERO.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3478

Introduced by REP. “UDERO

AN ACT
EXTEND ASSISTANCE TO SOLO PARENTS AMENDING FOR THE
NO. 8972 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOLO PARENTS

TO FURTH!
JRPOSE RE
WELFARE ACT OF 2000

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 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 of Terms.- 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 LEFT SOLO OR ALONE WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
PARENTHOOD DUE TO THE INVOLUNTARY INABILITY OF THE
OTHER SPOUSE TO HAVE AN EMPLOYM FOR AT LEAST ONE (1)
YEAR,

A change in the status or circumstance of the parent claiming benefits under this
Act, such that he/ she is no longer left alone with the sole responsibility of
parenthood, shall terminate his/her eligibility for these benefits. Said benefits shall
seize to be available by the end of the year when the parent was last deemed a solo
parent as defined by this act. PROVIDED, THAT, A SINGLE PARENT WHO IS
THER PARENT SHALL.
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SEC. 2, Section 8 of the Act is likewi

mended to read as follows:

"Section 8. Parental Leave - In addition to leave privileges under existing laws,
parental leave of not more than seven (7) working days WITH PAY every year



shall be granted to any solo parent employee who has rendered service of at least
one (1) year."

SEC, 3, There shall be created and inserted a new section to read as follows:

TS. - IN ADDITION TO THE

PAREN WHO BEEN
Tr T OF SOCIAL WELFARE,
'T (DSWD) KEWISE BE

THE FOLLWOING ADDITIONAL BENEFIT

(1) TEN PERCENT (10%) DISCOUNT FROM ALL PURCHAS

OF
CLOTHING AND CLOTHING MATERIALS FOR THE CHILD MADE

WITHIN A PERIOD OF UP TO TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE CHIL
BIRTH;

(2) FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) DISCOUNT FROM ALL PURCHASES OF
BABY'S MILK, FOOD AND FOOD SUPPLEMENTS MADE WITHIN A
PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE CHILD'S BIRTH;

(3) FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) DISCOUNT FROM ALL PURCHASES OF
MEDICINES AND OTHER MEDICAL SUPPLEMENTS/SUPPLIES
FOR THE CHILD MADE WITHIN A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS
FROM THE CHILD'S BIRTH; AND

(4) BASIC PERSONAL EXEMPTION FROM INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX
IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 50,000.00) IN
ADDITION TO THE EXISTING EXEMPTION THAT THE SINGLE
PARENT MAY CLAIM FOR HIS/HER DEPENDENT CHILD OR
CHILDREN.

SEC. 4, The same law is hereby amended by adding a new section which shall read as
follows:

SECTION 14, SOLO PARENTS ID.- ANY SOLO PARENT AS D)
BY LAW AND ITS AMENDATORY PROVISIONS SHALL BE E! ¥
TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SOLO PARENT ID BY THE MUNICIPAL OR
OCIAL WELFARE OFFICER.

SEC. 5, The same law is hereby amended by adding a new section which shall read as
follows’

SECTION 15. "PENAL PROVISIONS"- ANY EMPLOYER WHO FAILS.
‘© PROVIDE THE BENEFITS MENTIONED IN S! INS 6,7,8,13 OF
HIS ACT SHALL SUFFER THE FOLLOWING PENALT

(1) FINE OF NOT LESS THAN TEN THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) 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,

(2) FOR ANY
HUNDRE!

OR BOTH AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT,

(3) ANY PERSON WHO ABUSES THE PRIVILEG
PUNISHED WITH IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS THAN SIX MONTHS
OR A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (P5,000.00)
BUT NOT MORE THAN FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00), OR
BOTH AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT

S HEREIN SHALL BE

(4) IF THE VIOLATOR IS A CORPORATION, ORGANIZATION OR ANY
SIMILAR ENTITY, THE OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES THEREOF
DIRECTLY INVOLVED SHALL BE INDIVIDUALLY ABLE
THEREFORE.

(5) IF THE VIOLATOR IS AN ALIEN OR A FOR'
DEPORTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER SERVIC
WITHOUT FURTHER DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS.

GNER, HE SHALL BE
OF SENTENCE

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 new sections, Republic Act 8972 is hereby
renumbered accordingly

SEC. 6. The inte
rules to implement this
organizations.

chey committee created under Republic Act 8972 shall formulate the
Act in consultation with other government agencies and private

SEC, 7. 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 accordingly.

C. 8, 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.

SEC. 9, This Act takes effect fifteen days after its complete publication in the Official
Gazete or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier.

Approved,