A group of solo parents has endorsed the candidacy of retired police general Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar for senator for the May 9 elections.
In a statement, the National Council for Solo Parents, Inc. (NCSP) said the endorsement of Eleazar was approved by its board of directors, citing into consideration the retired general's clear-cut statement to include their welfare in his legislative agenda.

The group also called on all solo parents across the country to support Eleazar.
For his part, Eleazar expressed gratitude to the NSCP for its support as he vowed to include in his priorities the welfare of solo parents, especially in helping them cope up with the challenges of the pandemic.
“Nagpapasalamat po ako sa suporta na ibinigay sa akin ng National Council for Solo Parents. Saludo ako sa mga magulang na mag-isang itinataguyod ang kanilang mga anak kahit pa ang ibig sabihin nito ay pareho nilang ginagampanan ang mga tungkulin at responsibilidad ng isang ama’t ina. Lubos po ang aking respeto at paghanga sa inyo (I thank the National Council for Solo Parents for the support. I salute solo parent who single-handedly take care of their children. I really respect and admire you for that),” said Eleazar.
Eleazar said he acknowledges solo parents’ sacrifice in balancing their time to take care of their children and provide food on the table.
Eleazar early vowed to push for measures to assist solo parents that include assistance and scholarship programs for their children.