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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila Te:

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No._ 6576

Introduced by Representatives LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA and
SALVADOR B. BELARO JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Parenting is unquestionably one of the hardest things in the world. Every parent
battles with parenthood in their own way. But the struggle of single parents is more
intense because they carry the emotional, physical, social and financial burden
alone. Solo parents or what our society branded them as ‘na-fay” continues to
increase in number. With this increase, it becomes necessary for the government to
intervene and expand the coverage of the existing law, RA 8972 or the Solo Parents
Welfare Act of 2000.

The proposed bill seeks to widen the definition of a solo parent to include persons
who bears sole parental responsibility over a child, provided he or she is a foster
parent duly-recognized by DSWD, a legal guardian appointed by the court or a legal
single adoptive parent. Our proposed definition even extends to grandparents who
are senior citizens over their minor or physically or mentally incapacitated children or
grandchildren.

The current law made a distinction between the indigent and whose income is above
the poverty threshold such that only the indigent solo parent is entitled to the
comprehensive package of programs/services. Our bill seeks to eliminate the
disparity and provide for an all encompassing package of social protection services
to any solo parent, regardless of income bracket or financial status.

Some private companies, in order to save on expenses, sometimes refuse to grant
the solo parent leave. Our bill expressly provide for parental leave benefits of seven
(7) working days in both the private or government sector, regardless of employment
‘status and lessen the requirement from one (1) year to six (6) months of service.

To respond to the ballooning expenses of the family, this bill seeks to add a new
provision specifically on the entitlement of twenty percent (20%) discount on
purchases of clothing for the child, baby’s milk, food, food supplements, vaccines,


purchases of medicines, child's basic necessities, tuition fees in the college level,
hospital bills, consultation and laboratory diagnostic fees among others.

The proposed bill added a new penal provision in the case of corporations or entities
that fails to provide the discounts granted to solo parents. This will ensure the
proper implementation of the proposed bill.

There are 14 million solo parents out of the country’s total population of 94 million in
2007 according to a study by the Department of Health and the University of the
Philippines — National Institutes of Health. With a 30.5% growth rate for the
population of solo parents, the Federation of Solo Parents estimated that the number
will reach 20 million this year. With this steady increase, we hereby urge our fellow
legislators to support the immediate passage of the bill.

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REP. LINABELLE RUTH R.VILLARICA —_REP. SALVADOR B. BELARO JR.
4” District — Bulacan 1-ANG EDUKASYON Partylst


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No._ 6576

Introduced by Representatives LINABELLE RUTH R. VILLARICA and
SALVADOR B. BELARO JR.

AN ACT TO FURTHER EXTEND ASSISTANCE TO SOLO PARENTS BY
PROVIDING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOLO PARENTS.
WELFARE ACT OF 2000

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Title —- This Act shall be known as the “EXPANDED Solo Parents’
Welfare Act of 2000.

SETION 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
NATIONAL LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS 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 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 non-
government] AGENCIES AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS WITH
RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS IN PROVIDING SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR
SOLO PARENTS.

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:

(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;

(2) Parent left solo or alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to [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 responsibility of parenthood due
to] 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;]

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 AND 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
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;

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
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
tights 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 MAY BE CLASSIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND
INDUSTRY (DTI) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DA)
ACCORDING TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7581 OR THE PRICE ACT.

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 Section 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, COUSELLING 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 SOCIETY ORGANIZATION WITH RECOGNIZED
CREDENTIALS IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO SOLO PARENTS.

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
which shall 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;

(€) Special projects for individuals in need of protection which include temporary
shelter, counseling, legal assistance, medical care, self-concept or ego-
building and crisis management;

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 DOLE on certain meritorious
cases.

SECTION 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.

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.

SECTION 9. 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/skills education]
HIGHER AND TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND
TRAINING; and

(2) Non-formal 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.

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; and the local
government units (LGUs) through their provincial/district/city/municipal hospitals and
rural health units (RHUs).

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

(c) Monitor the implementation of the provisions of this Act and suggest
mechanisms by which such provisions are effectively implemented.

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 GOVERNMENT 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

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

SECTION 14. Additional Benefits - A SOLO PARENT SHALL BE ENTITLED TO
TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

A) ALL PURCHASES OF CLOTHING AND CLOTHING MATERIAL FOR THE
CHILD FOR PURCHASES MADE FROM CHILD'S BIRTH UNTIL TWELVE
(12) YEARS OF AGE;

B) 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) ALL PURCHASES OF MEDICINES, VACCINES AND OTHER MEDICAL
SUPPLEMENT, SUPPLIES, ACCESSSORIES AND EQUIPMENTS FOR
THE CHILD, FOR PURCHASES MADE FROM THE CHILD'S BIRTH UNTIL
EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE;

D) ALL PURCHASES OF THE CHILD'S BASIC NECESSITIES;

E) ALL PURCHASES OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE CHILD, FOR
PURCHASES MADE FROM THE CHILD'S BIRTH UNTIL TWENTY-ONE
(21) YEARS OF AGE;

F) TUITION FEES PER CHILD WHO ARE IN THE COLLEGE LEVEL IN BOTH
PRIVATE AND PUBLI COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOLS,
ON TOP OF ANY SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS IF ANY;

G) 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) CONSULTATION AND LABORATORY DIAGNOSTIC FEES AND
PURCHASE OF MEDICINES FOR SOLO PARENTS AND THEIR
DEPENDENTS;

1) ALL PRIVATE AND PUBLIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PROVIDED
THAT THE DISCOUNT CAN ONLY BE AVAILED WHEN THE SOLO
PARENT AND CHILDREN ARE TOGETHER.

THE GRANT OF TWENTY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT WILL NOT APPLY TO
SOLO PARENTS WHO ARE SENIOR CITIZENS, WHO HAVE AVAILED OF THE
DISCOUNT FOR THE SAME ITEMS PROVIDED IN THE EXPANDED SENIOR
CITIZENS ACT OF 2003

COMPANIES AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS WHERE THE SAID
DISCOUNTS WERE AVAILED, SHALL BE ENTITLED 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 PARENTS’ SPECIAL INTER-AGENCY

REVIEW COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE — AN INTER-AGENCY COMMITTEE

SHALL BE CREATED TO COORDINATE AND MONITOR THE

IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT. THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPRISED

OF THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:

A. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT (DSWD),
AS CHAIR;

. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH);

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ);

. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DEPED);

. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DILG), AS
CO-CHAIR;

. COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED)

. TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

(TESDA)

NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY (NHA);

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT (DOLE);

|. BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE;

. PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION (PHILHEALTH);

. 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

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THIS COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CONGRESS
ON THE STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT, FOLLOWING ITS
EFFECTIVITY.

SECTION 16. 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 OF SOLO
PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN.

SECTION 17. NATIONAL SOLO PARENTS DAY AND WEEK - TO
COMMEMORATE THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF EVERY SOLO PARENT IN
THE PHILIPPINES, SOLO PARENTS WEEK SHALL BE EVERY THIRD (3°)
WEEK OF APRIL AND THE NATIONAL SOLO PARENTS DAY SHALL BE
EVERY THIRD (3"°) SATURDAY OF APRIL OF EVERY YEAR.

SECTION 18. PENALTIES — ANY PERSON, CORPORATION, ENTITY OR
AGENCY WHICH REFUSES OR FAILS TO PROVIDE THE BENEFITS GRANTED
TO SOLO PARENTS IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT SHALL SUFFER THE
FOLLOWING PENALTIES:

1. FOR THE FIRST VIOLATION — A FINE OF NOT LESS THAT TEN
THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) BUT NOT MORE THAN FIFTY
THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00) OR IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS


THAT 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 (P 100,000.00) 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 (P
10,000.00) BUT NOT MORE THAN FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (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 THEREFOR
DIRECTLY INVOLVED SHALL BE INDIVIDUALLY HELD LIABLE THEREFOR.

IF THE VIOLATOR IS AN ALIEN OR A FOREIGNER, HE SHALL BE DEPORTED
IMMEDIATELY AFTER SERVICE OF SENTENCE WITHOUT FURTHER
DEPORTAION 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 PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

UPON FINDING BY THE SOLO PARENTS’ SPECIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
THAT A DEPARTMENT, AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE
GOVERNMENT, A GOVERNMENT OWNED AND 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,] Within
ninety (90) days upon the effectivity of this Act, [the implementing rules and
regulations in consultation with the local government units, nongovernment
organizations and people's organization.) 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),
NEDA AND PCW.

SECTION [15] 27. 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)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,