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S.B. No. 1475
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 very challenging undertaking, and more so to a single 
parent. Raising a child entails hard work, especially in this time and age where 
most parents struggle to balance their time and career to make ends meet 
while rearing their children. Parents’ aims to be a good role model to their 
children, provide for their everyday needs, equip them for the future and mold 
them to become a responsible member of the society.
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 children1 that passage of this bill is 
earnestly sought.
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III * 1 2
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 the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "EXPANDED Solo
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Parents' Welfare Act of 2000."
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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


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Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the
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National Housing Authority (NHA), the Department of Labor and
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Employment (DOLE), THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
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(DTI), THE BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUES (BIR), CIVIL SERVICE
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COMMISSION (CSC), THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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AUTHORITY (NEDA), THE PHILIPPINE COMMISSION ON WOMEN
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(PCW), 
THE 
PHILIPPINE 
HEALTH 
INSURANCE 
CORPORATION
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(PHILHEALTH), THE UNION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES (ULAP), and
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other [related] CONCERNED government [and nongovernment agencies.]
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AGENCIES 
AND 
CIVIL 
SOCEITY 
ORGANIZATIONS 
WITH
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RECOGNIZED 
CREDENTIALS 
IN 
PROVIDING 
SERVICES 
AND
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ADVOCACY FOR SOLO PARENTS.
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Section 3. Definition of Terms. - Whenever used in this Act, the following
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term s shall m ean as follows;
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(a) "Solo parent" - any individual who falls under any of the following
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categories;
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(1) A [woman] FEMALE who gives birth as a result of rape and other
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crimes against [chastity] PERSONS even without a final conviction of the
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offender; Provided, That the m other [keeps and raises the child] HAS
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THE CUSTODY OF THE CHILD OR CHILDREN AND BEARS THE SOLE
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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:
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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];


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C. [(4) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of
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parenthood due to] Physical and/or mental incapacity of
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spouse as certified by a public OR PRIVATE medical
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practitioner;
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D. [(5) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of
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parenthood due to] Legal separation or de facto separation
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from spouse; [for at least one (1) year, as long as he/she is
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entrusted with the custody of the children;]
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E. [(6) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of
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parenthood due to] Declaration of nullity or annulment of
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marriage as decreed by [a] THE court RECOGNIZED BY LAW
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[or by a church as long as h e/sh e is entrusted with the
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custody of the children;]
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F. [(7) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of
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parenthood due to] Abandonm ent of spouse for at least [one (1)
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year] SIX (6) MONTHS;
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(3) [(8)] Unm arried m other/father who has [preferred to keep and rear]
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ACTUAL CUSTODY, 
SUPPORT, 
CARE AND 
EXERCISING 
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PARENTAL AUTHORITY OVER HIS OR HER child OR children instead
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of having others care for them  or give them  up to a welfare institution;
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(4) [(9)] Any other person who [solely provides parental care and support
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to a child or children] BEARS SOLE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
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OVER A CHILD OR CHILDREN, PROVIDED HE OR SHE IS A FOSTER
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PARENT DULY-RECOGNIZED BY THE DSWD, A LEGAL GUARDIAN
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APPOINTED BY THE COURT OR A LEGAL SINGLE ADOPTIVE
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PARENT;
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(5) (10) Any family member who [assumes the] BEARS SOLE PARENTAL
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responsibility [of head of family] as a result of the death, abandonm ent,
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disappearance or prolonged absence of the p aren t/s. [or solo parent.] IN


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CASES OF GRANDPARENTS WHO ARE SENIOR CITIZENS WHO HAS
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THE SOLE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY OVER THEIR 
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PHYSICAL OR MENTALLY INCAPACITATED CHILDREN OR GRAND
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CHILDREN, THEY SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THIS
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ACT IN ADDITION TO THE BENEFITS GRANTED TO THEM BY THE
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EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2003;
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A change in the status or circumstance of the parent OR QUALIFIED
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FAMILY MEMBER OR GUARDIAN claiming benefits under this Act,
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such that he/she is no longer left alone with the responsibility of
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parenthood, shall terminate his/her eligibility for these benefits.
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(b) "Children OR DEPENDENTS" - refer to those living with and
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dependent upon the solo parent for support who are unmarried,
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unemployed and not more than eighteen (18) years of age, or even over
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eighteen (18) years but are incapable of self-support because of mental
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and / or physical defect/ disability.
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(c) "Parental responsibility" - with respect to their minor children shall
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refer to the rights and duties of the parents as defined in Article 220 of
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Executive Order No. 209, as amended, otherwise known as the "Family
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Code of the Philippines."
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(d) "Parental leave" - shall m ean leave benefits granted to a solo parent to
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enable him /her to perform parental duties and responsibilities where
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physical presence is required. ALL LEGITIMATE SOLO PARENTS
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WORKING IN THE GOVERNMENT OR PRIVATE SECTOR SHALL BE
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QUALIFIED TO A SEVEN-DAY PARENTAL LEAVE WITH PAY.
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(e) "Flexible work schedule" - is the right granted to a solo parent
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employee to vary his/her arrival and departure time without affecting the
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core work hours as defined by the employer.
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(F) BASIC NECESSITIES -  REFER TO RICE, CORN, BREAD, FRESH,
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PORK, BEEF AND POULTRY, MEAT, FRESH EGGS, FRESH AND
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PROCESSED MILK, FRESH VEGETABLES, ROOT CROPS, COFFEE,
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SUGAR, COOKING OIL, SALT, LAUNDRY SOAP, DETERGENTS, AND
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DRUGS CLASSIFIED AS ESSENTIAL BY THE DOH AND OTHER
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COMMODITIES AS MAYBE CLASSIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
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AND 
INDUSTRY 
(DTI) 
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DEPARTMENT 
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AGRICULTURE (DA) ACCORDING TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7581 OR
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THE PRICE ACT.
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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 
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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 
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Section 5. Comprehensive Package of Social [Development and Welfare]
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PROTECTION 
Services. - 
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comprehensive 
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[development and welfare] PROTECTION services for solo parents and
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their families [will] SHALL be developed by the DSWD, DOH, [DECS]
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DEPED, CHED, TESDA, DOLE, NHA, DOJ, DTI, BIR, CSC, NEDA, PCW,
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PHILHEALTH, ULAP, DILG, [in coordination with local governm ent units
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providing services 
for 
solo 
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WITH RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO
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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 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 
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(e) Special projects for individuals in need of protection which include
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tem porary shelter, counseling, legal assistance, medical care, self-
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concept or ego-building, crisis m anagem ent and spiritual enrichm ent;
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Section 6. Flexible Work Schedule. -  The employer shall provide for a 
flexible working schedule for solo parents: Provided, That the sam e shall 
not affect individual and company productivity: Provided, further, That 
any employer may request exemption from the above requirem ents from 
the DOLE on certain m eritorious grounds.
S ection 7. Work Discrimination. - No employer shall discrim inate against 
any solo parent employee with respect to term s and conditions of 
employment on account of h is/h er 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
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TESDA shall provide the following benefits and privileges:
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(1) Scholarship AND/ OR GRANTS [programs] for qualified solo parents
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and their children in institutions of basic, [tertiary and technical/skills
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education] HIGHER AND TECHNICAL/ VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL
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The [DECS] DEPED, CHED and TESDA shall prom ulgate rules and
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regulations for the proper im plem entation of this program.
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Section 10. Housing Benefits. -  Solo parents shall be given allocation in
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housing projects and shall be provided with liberal term s of paym ent on
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said government low-cost housing projects in accordance with housing
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law provisions prioritizing applicants below the poverty line as declared
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by the [NEDA] PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY.
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Assistance. -  
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DOH 
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develop 
a
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comprehensive health care program  for solo parents and their children.
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The program shall be implemented by the DOH through their retained
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hospitals and medical centers and the local governm ent units (LGUs)
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through their provincial/district/city/m unicipal hospitals and rural
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health units (RHUs).
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Section 12. Additional Powers and Functions of the DSWD. — The DSWD
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shall perform the following additional powers and functions relative to
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the welfare of solo parents and their families:
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(a) Conduct research necessary to: (1) develop a new body of knowledge
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on solo parents; (2) define executive and legislative m easures needed to
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promote and protect the interest of solo parents and their children; and
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(3) assess the effectiveness of program s designed for disadvantaged solo
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parents and their children;
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Coordinate 
the 
activities 
of 
various 
governm ental 
and
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nongovernm ental organizations engaged in promoting and protecting the
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interests of solo parents and their children; and
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SECTION 13. 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 CERTIFYING THAT THE SOLO 
PARENT IS A RESIDENT OF THE BARANGAY FOR THE 
LAST SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEEDING THE APPLICATION;
B. BARANGAY CERTIFICATION OF CIRCUMSTANCES THAT 
QUALIFIES THE APPLICANT AS A SOLO PARENT AS 
REQUIRED BY THIS ACT;
C. CERTIFICATION 
FROM 
THE PROPER GAOVERNMENT 
AGENCY AS PROOF OF BIRTH OF CHILD/CHILDREN, 
DEATH 
OF 
PARENTS 
OR 
SPOUSE 
AND 
OTHER 
DOCUMENTARY 
SUPPORT 
TO 
ATTEST 
THE 
CIRCUMSTANCES THAT QUALIFIES THE APPLICANT AS A 
SOLO PARENT;
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.
SECTION14. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS- A SOLO PARENT SHALL BE 
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;
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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 
FROM THE CHILD’S BIRTH UNTIL TWENTY ONE (21) YEARS 
OF AGE;
F) TWENTY (20) PERCENT DISCOUNT FROM TUITION FEES PER 
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 AND 
PURCHASE OF 
MEDICINES FOR SOLO PARENTS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS;
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J) BASIC PERSONAL EXEMPTION FROM INDIVIDUAL INCOME
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TAX 
IN 
THE 
AMOUNT 
OF 
FIFTY 
THOUSAND 
PESOS
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(P50,000.00) IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING EXEMPTION
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THAT THE SOLO PARENT MAY CLAIM FOR THEIR CHILDREN;
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K) AT LEAST TWENTY (20) PERCENT DISCOUNT FROM ALL
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PRIVATE 
AND 
PUBLIC 
RECREATIONAL 
FACILITIES,
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PROVIDED THAT THE DISCOUNT CAN ONLY BE AVAILED
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WHEN THE SOLO PARENT AND CHILDREN ARE TOGETHER.
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COMPANIES AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS WHERE THE SAID
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DISCOUNTS WERE AVAILED, SHALL BE ENTITILED TO CLAIM SAID
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DISCOUNTS AS PART OF THEIR BUSINESS EXPENSE. PROVIDED
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THAT THEY MAINTAIN A DETAILED AND SEPARATE RECORDS OF
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THE DISCOUNTED PURCHASES.
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SECTION 15. CREATION OF THE SOLO PARENTS* SPECIAL INTER-
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AGENCY REVIEW COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE 
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AGENCY COMMITTEE SHALL BE CREATED TO COORDINATE AND
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MONITOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT. THE COMMITTEE
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SHALL BE COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:
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A) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
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(DSWD), AS CHAIR;
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B) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH);
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C) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ);
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DEPARTMENT 
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INTERIOR 
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LOCAL
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HEALTH 
INSURANCE 
CORPORATION
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ORGANIZATION 
WITH 
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CREDENTIALS 
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ADVOCATING FOR THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE, AS WELL AS
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PROVIDING SERVICES TO SOLO PARENTS.
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THIS COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE
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CONGRESS ON THE STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT,
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FOLLOWING ITS EFFECTFVITY.
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SECTION 16. SOLO PARENTS AFFAIRS OFFICE- A SOLO PARENT
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AFFAIRS OFFICE SHALL BE ESTABLISHED IN EVERY LOCAL
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GOVERNMENT UNIT. IN LINE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT, A SOLO
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PARENTS HELP DESK SHALL BE PLACED IN EVERY BARANGAY FOR
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THE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE OF SOLO PARENTS AND THEIR
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CHILDREN.
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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
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EVERY THIRD (3rd) WEEK OF APRIL AND THE NATIONAL SOLO
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PARENTS DAY SHALL BE EVERY THIRD (3rd) SATURDAY OF APRIL
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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 (PIO,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
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BOTH, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT.
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FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION - A FINE OF NOT LESS
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THAN ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (PlOO,000.00) BUT NOT
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MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00) OR
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IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS THAN ONE (1) YEAR BUT NOT MORE
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THAN TWO (2) YEARS, OR BOTH, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE
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COURT.
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ANY PERSON WHO MISINTERPRETS THE STATUS OR FALSIFIES
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ANY DOCUMENT TO AVAIL OF THE BENEFITS PROVIDED UNDER
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THIS ACT OR ANY PERSON WHO ABUSES THE PRIVILEGES
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GRANTED HEREIN SHALL BE PUNISHED WITH A FINE NOT LESS
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THAN TEN THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) BUT NOT MORE THAN
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FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) AND IMPRISONMENT OF
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NOT LESS THAN SIX (6) MONTHS.
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IF THE OFFENDER IS A CORPORATION, 
PARTNERSHIP OR
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ORGANIZATION OR ANY SIMILAR ENTITY, THE EMPLOYEES AND
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OFFICIALS 
THEREFORE 
DIRECTLY 
INVOLVED 
SHALL
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INDIVIDUALLY BE HELD LIABLE THEREFORE.
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DEPORTED 
IMMEDIATELY 
AFTER 
SERVICE 
OF 
SENTENCE
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UPON FILING OF AN APPROPRIATE COMPLAINT AND AFTER DUE
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NOTICE AND HEARING, THE PROPER AUTHORITIES MAY ALSO
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CAUSE THE CANCELLATION OR REVOCATION OF THE BUSINESS
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PERMIT, PERMIT TO OPERATE, FRANCHISE AND OTHER SIMILAR
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PRIVILEGES GRANTED TO ANY BUSINESS THAT FAILS TO ABIDE
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BY THE PROVISION OF THIS ACT.
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UPON 
FINDING 
BY 
THE 
SOLO 
PARENTS’ 
SPECIAL 
REVIEW
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COMMITTEE 
THAT 
A 
DEPARTMENT, 
AGENCY 
OR
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INSTRUMENTALITY 
OF 
THE 
GOVERNMENT, 
A 
GOVERNMENT-
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OWNED OR CONTROLLED CORPORATION (GOCC) OR A LOCAL
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GOVERNMENT UNIT HAD VIOLATED ANY PROVISION OF THIS ACT,
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SANCTIONS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW, CIVIL SERVICE OR
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OTHER LAWS MAY BE RECOMMENDED TO THE CSC OR THE DILG
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AGAINST THE HEAD OF THE AGENCY OR THE LOCAL CHIEF
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EXECUTIVE AND THE PERSON DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
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VIOLATION.
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Section [13] 19. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -  [An interagency
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committee headed by the DSWD, in coordination with the DOH, DECS,
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CHED, TESDA, DOLE, NHA, and DILG is hereby established which shall
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formulate,] Within ninety (90) days upon the effectivity of this Act, [the
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implementing rules and regulations in consultation with the local
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government 
units, 
nongovernm ent 
organizations 
and 
people's
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organizations.] THE DSWD, IN CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION
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WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE SOLO PARENTS’ SPECIAL REVIEW
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COMMITTEE, 
SHALL 
ISSUE 
THE 
NECESSARY 
RULES 
AND
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REGULATIONS FOR THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS
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ACT.
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Section [14] 20. Appropriations. -  The am ount necessary to carry out the
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provisions of this Act shall be included in the budget of THE concerned
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government agencies in the General Appropriations Act (GAA). [of the
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year following its enactm ent into law and thereafter.]
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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.
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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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