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Solo Parent Assistance

Published by Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE) on Sept. 7, 2021.
Requested from DOLE by D. Niego at 10:07 PM on Sept. 7, 2021.
Purpose: Solo Parent Assistance & Financial Assistance
Date of Coverage: 09/07/2021 - 09/07/2021
Tracking no: #DOLE-824509519125

J.DULVA Sept. 7, 2021, 10:07 p.m.

Hi good day! I would like to ask if there is any cash assistance for solo parent? I have lots of hospital bills and my baby is in need of milk and vitamins because he is premature. Name: Joanna Rose Dulva Email Address: [email protected] Thank you very much for your fast response. God bless!

J.BARBOZA Sept. 9, 2021, 7:43 p.m.

September 9, 2021 Dear Joanna Rose, Thank you for your request dated Sep 07, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Solo Parent Assistance. We received your request on Sep 07, 2021 and will respond on or before Sep 28, 2021 10:07:05 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEURPTEUtODI0NTA5NTE5MTI1DA, for request with ticket number #DOLE-824509519125. Thank you. Respectfully, Jann Barboza FOI Officer

M.VALEROS Sept. 9, 2021, 9:27 p.m.

September 9, 2021 Dear Joanna Rose Dulva, Thank you for your request dated Sep 07, 2021 10:07:05 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. You asked for Solo Parent Assistance. May we refer you to Section 11 of RA 8972 otherwise known as Solo Parent Act of 2000. "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)". (Please see attached file). However, entitlement of solo parent for this benefit shall not be automatic and shall be determined by the DSWD worker in the area . The income of the solo parent needs to fall below the poverty threshold as set by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). You may get in touch with the city/municipal social worker in your locality. Thank you. Respectfully, Mark Valeros FOI Receiving Officer

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Republic Act No. 8972 - Solo Parents' Welfare Act of 2000(1)(2).pdf - Mark Valeros - [email protected]

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