Department of Social Welfare and Development(DSWD)

13 November 2023 Dear Mr. LOPEZ, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 10 November 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request “Hello, I would like to know if I could apply as a Solo Parent for my 18 year-old niece. Currently, her mother is a Solo Parent, she was abandoned by her husband since 2007, she already had her Solo Parent ID and benefits. Now, went to New Zealand as an OFW and now working there full-time. Before leaving, she secured an SPA assigning me as the Legal Guardian of my 18 year-old niece (in good mental condition and not a PWD). I would like to know if this scenario will allow me to get a Solo Parent benefit since I am the only Legal Guardian and the one currently looking after my niece. Thank you” Response to your request We are currently processing your request. We shall send it to the e-mail address you provided once we have received the response from the concern office. Your right to request a review If you are unsatisfied with this response, please feel free to write the Office of the Secretary at DSWD-Central Office, IBP Road Batasan Pambansa Complex, Constitution Hills, Quezon City, explaining your concerns, and an internal review shall be conducted. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011). Thank you. Respectfully, ATTY. GINA V. WENCESLAO FOI Decision Maker

11 January 2024 Dear Mr. Emmanuel Lopez, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 10 November 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your request Information pertains to Solo Parent benefits and their qualifications. Response to your request Your FOI request was approved as we explained in the previous communication. We have sent the requested information to the e-mail address you have provided. We would love to hear your Feedback so we can improve our services. Kindly fill out the Customer feedback form from this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczFnilLByGiihY4HpktLYfMVUxA9tx7WyncDQAXd2_PUOvbg/viewform. Thank you. Respectfully, ATTY. GINA V. WENCESLAO FOI Decision Maker