The Ang Probinsyano Party-list has lauded the lapsing into law of Republic Act (RA) 11861, better known as the Solo Parent's Welfare Act. Rep. Alfred Delos Santos (congress.gov.ph) “Natutuwa po ako na naisabatas na ang Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act. Matagal din naming trinabaho ito sa...
A measure granting solo parents additional benefits has recently lapsed into law and many are interested in availing themselves of its benefits. ​As Filipinos bear the brunt of the Covid-19 crisis, the continuous oil price hike and the inflation, simple benefits, such as cash subsidy and...
The Gabriela Women's Party-list has welcomed the lapsing into law of Republic Act (RA) 11861, better known as the Expanded Solo Parents' Welfare Act. Gabriela Women's Party-list logo (Facebook) "Gabriela Women's Party is ecstatic over the lapsing of Expanded Solo Parents' Welfare Act into law as RA...
Outgoing senator Richard Gordon on Wednesday, June 29 said he is elated for the over 15 million solo parents in the country that would be enjoying additional privileges and government support with the passage into law of the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act or Republic Act 11861. Gordon said the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, June 28 hailed the passage into law of the Expanded Solo Parents Act calling it a victory for the millions of solo parents in the Philippines. The measure lapsed into law last June 4, 2022, without President Duterte’s signature. “I am elated that the Expanded...
Solo parents will now have more benefits, including additional work leave, scholarship and cash subsidy, under the new law. This came after Republic Act (RA) No. 11861, amending several provisions of RA 8972, lapsed into law on June 4 and made way for the expanded privilege given to solo parents in...
Grammy-nominated K-pop group BTS member J-Hope will be releasing his solo album. Big Hit Music announced on June 25 that J-Hope’s solo album will be titled “Jack In The Box.” BTS' J-Hope (Big Hit Music) “We would like to announce the release of ‘Jack In The Box,’ J-Hope’s solo...
The Navotas City government resumed on Friday, June 3, the distribution of financial assistance to qualified solo parents through the Gender and Development (GAD) fund. Around 350 residents were able to renew their solo parent identification cards and received P2,000 each. “All Navoteño solo...
As a solo parent herself, Vice President Leni Robredo plans to provide cash assistance to solo parents who are minimum wage earners to help in raising their children. Vice President Leni Robredo poses for a photo with supporters in Nasugbu, Batangas during a mini rally on Saturday, April 30. (Photo...
Gabriela Women’s Partylist, on Monday, April 18, called on President Rodrigo Duterte to “urgently sign” the Expanded Solo Parents’ Welfare Act to help alleviate the suffering of solo parents in the country. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Solo parents, according...
Reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros hopes that remote work setup will gain support from the next administration in a bid to open up opportunities for women and the youth. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) Speaking at the Asia CEO Forum 2022 recently held in Pasay City,...
LAMBAYONG, Sultan Kudarat–Presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. proposed that daycare centers be improved to better accommodate solo parents, adding that schools should handle the feeding and healthcare programs of children. Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos accepts a...
