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   How many solo parents are there in the Philippines?

   • According to the DSWD, there are about 14 million solo parents in the Philippines. At least two-thirds of them are single mothers. One key change of the law is the expansion of the definition of what a solo parent is. Who is considered a solo parent?

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   How many single parents are in the Philippines?

   • The Philippines has up to 15 million single parents, 95 percent of which are women, results of a recent research conducted by the Department of Health (DOH) and the University of the Philippines-National Institutes of Health, show. Being a solo parent is very challenging.

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   What are the benefits of a single parent in the Philippines?

   • This legislation entitles solo parents whose earnings are below the minimum wage are entitled to a monthly allowance of P1,000. Essential purchases for their children under 6 years old also come with VAT exemption and discounts, further reducing their expenses.

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   Will solo parents get more benefits in the Philippines?

   • CEBU CITY, Philippines – Solo parents in the Philippines will get more benefits under the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act (RA 11861), which is set to take effect by November 1. RA 11861, which amends RA 8972, or the Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000, grants additional benefits to solo parents in the country.

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2. www.fwd.com.ph › blog › family-and-relationshipsPinoy Single Parents: Solo but Solid | FWD Life Philippines

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   As mandated in the Republic Act 11861 and Republic Act 8972, single parents benefits include financial aid, discounts on baby items, VAT exemptions, shorter declaration periods for single parenthood due to abandonment, parental leave, scholarships, and housing perks, provided they have a Single Parent ID.

3. www.philstar.com › lifestyle › health-and-familyHope for solo parents: A new bill that provides more benefits ...

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   • The Rights of A Single Parent
   • It Recognizes The Many Faces of Solo Parenting
   • It Considers Current Costs of Living
   • It Provides Educational Opportunities For Kids—And Parents!
   • It Provides Access to Free Medical Care
   • It Provides Stronger Support For The First Three Years
   • It Gives Discounts For Basic Goods and Services
   • It Supports Solo Parents in The Workplace
   • It Brings Several Agencies Together
   • It Makes It Easier to Apply For An ID

   Solo parents are some of the strongest people in the world, but they can’t do it alone—especially during the current COVID-19 crisis. A UNICEF reporton how the pandemic has affected Filipino households says that nearly all respondents experienced "severe financial consequences." They are more worried about how to pay for food, education and bills t...

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   Solo parents don’t just include people who have been widowed or legally separated, but anyone who has to raise a child alone. This can include women who never married the father of their child, or whose partner has abandoned the familyor can no longer work because of physical disability or detainment. Solo parents can also mean relatives who have a...

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   RA 8972 was passed in 2000—that’s twenty years ago! And to qualify for it, solo parents had to earn less than P8,000 a month. But because of cost of living, even parents who earn twice that amount can still struggle to make ends meet. HB 907 is increasing the coverage to parents who earn less than P250,000 a year, or about P20,000 a month.

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   Rep. Fortun says that HB 907 will provide more specific educational benefits. Solo parents will get a scholarship plan for at least one child, and their children will also be prioritized in the government’s education programs. Other assistance—transportation allowance, discounts on school supplies—will be extended up to when the child is 21 years o...

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   Solo parents can get free medical and dental services, and free diagnostic and laboratory services in government facilities. They can also get discounts on services and tests at private hospitals. During disasters and calamities, they can also get social safety assistance.

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   “Saan ako kukuha ng pambili ng gatas?” That’s a real fear of solo parents of babies or toddlers, especially if their ex does not give any kind of financial support. HB 907 can help lighten the financial load during the first three years. Parents can get discounts on milk, food and micronutrient supplements, diapers, prescribed medicines, vaccines, ...

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   Solo parents will get discounts on public transportation fares, water and electricity bills, some basic commodities, restaurants, hotels and recreational facilities. They will also get additional benefits and privileges from GSIS, SSS, and PAG-IBIG. They just need to show the ID card—establishments are required to honor it, and can be fined up to P...

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   It’s hard for anyone to juggle work and family, but solo parents have it even harder because they can’t rely on a partner to “tag team” with. Sometimes they have to skip work to bring a sick child to the doctor and attend a school event—and what do they do if they can’t find a relative or neighbor who can babysit? We need more “solo-parent friendly...

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   The Solo Parent Welfare Act provides a comprehensive package of social welfare benefits from many government agencies: DSWD, CHED, DSWD, CHED, TESDA, DTI and more. It’s the proverbial village that’s working together to help raise a child—proving that going “solo” doesn’t mean you have to handle everything alone.

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   The Solo Parent Welfare Act has been around since 2000, but most people don’t know how or where to apply for the benefits. Rep. Fortun says that they plan to assign people in every LGU (including a licensed social worker) who can help solo parents with the application process, and answer any questions they may have. They will also be given a list o...

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4. www.researchgate.net › publication › 361808491_SoloSolo Parents' Poverty Situation in the Philippines: A ...

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   Abstract. The proliferation of family structures in society due to modernization takes account of the rise of single parents in the Philippines, having around 15M Filipino single parents,...

5. pia.gov.ph › features › 2024/02/23PIA - DSWD unveils added benefits for solo parents

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   Feb 23, 2024 · The Philippines has up to 15 million single parents, 95 percent of which are women, results of a recent research conducted by the Department of Health (DOH) and the University of the Philippines-National Institutes of Health, show. Being a solo parent is very challenging.

6. iwpr.net › global-voices › philippines-singlePhilippines: Single Mothers Continue to Fight Stigma

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   Mar 8, 2023 · Wednesday, 8 March, 2023. As Manila begins rolling out a landmark law giving lone parents more benefits and legal protection, single mothers say that the stigma that sees their situation as shameful is proving hard to shift. “There is nothing wrong with being a single mother,” said Maria, 30.

7. www.rappler.com › nation › benefits-families-getWhat benefits will families get under expanded solo parents law?

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   Oct 26, 2022 · According to the DSWD, there are about 14 million solo parents in the Philippines. At least two-thirds of them are single mothers. One key change of the law is the expansion of the definition...

8. www.moneymax.ph › solo-parent-id-philippinesSolo Parent ID: What It is, How It Works, and Where to Get One

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   Sep 13, 2023 · The new law entitles solo parents to a ₱1,000 cash subsidy per month if they're earning minimum wage and below. The local government unit (LGU) will allocate this subsidy. What else can solo parents expect from this new law?