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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Benefits and Privileges of Solo Parent in the Philippines

Actually this was good news to all Solo Parent but many of them don’t even know what is this all about, what are the benefits and privileges entitled to them. On the other hand, others might heard this before but they don’t know how to apply or avail for it. That’s why; I am encouraged to write this article for you guys to know your right as the Law says so. I will tackle the qualifications, requirements, procedure, and the package of services for Solo Parent.
Originally, the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines Congress enacted REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972 or the Solo Parent’s Welfare Act, was signed into law on November 7, 2000 and took effect on November 28, 2000. This provides benefits and privileges to solo parents and their children. It aims to develop a comprehensive package of social development and welfare services for solo parents and their children to be carried out by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as the lead agency, various government agencies including NSO and other related NGOs. MORE INFO PLEASE READ>>>>>>

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

The law to provide more benefits for solo parents

SOLO PARENTS. The Department of Social Welfare and Development calls for the amendment of the law providing benefits for solo parents, which was enacted 16 years ago.  MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) called for support for the proposal to amend Republic Act (RA) 8972 or the Solo Parents' Welfare Act of 2000, which grants discounts and benefits to solo parents and their children.
Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo led the members of the DSWD Executive Committee and some 200 employees in participating in the signature campaign seeking to fast-track the RA 8972 amendments.
The signature campaign, which hopes to garner one million signatures, will be launched on March 8, International Women's Day. It is spearheaded by the Gabriela Women's Party, the Ilaw para sa Kababaihan at Bata (Light for Women and Children), and the Federation of Solo Parents, READ MORE>>>>>>>
SOURCE: RAPPLER

Monday, August 21, 2017

SOLO PARENT ACT


ISA KA BANG SOLO PARENT?


Solo Parents’ Welfare Act and work benefits to solo-parent employees

Solo parents are those who are left alone with the responsibility of rearing their children regardless of marital status, and based on National Statistics Office (NSO) data, there are about 14 million solo parents in the Philippines. The increasing number of solo parents has led the national government to pass Republic Act 8972, or the Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000, which was promulgated on November 7, 2000. While being a solo parent can be difficult, the passage of RA 8972 has somehow made it rewarding. READ MORE>>>>>>


Source: Solo Parents’ Welfare Act and work benefits to solo-parent employees
             https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/attachments/aodao/article/Q%20%26%20A_Solo%20Parent%27s%20Welfare%20Act%20and%20Parental%20Leave.pdf

How To Avail of Parental Leave for a Solo Parent

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Republic Act No. 8972 grants parental leave of seven (7) work days with full pay every year, in addition to leave privileges under existing laws, to solo parents.
Parental leave for solo parents is granted to any solo parent or individual who is left alone with the responsibility of parenthood due to:
1. Giving birth as a result of rape or, as used by the law, other crimes against chastity;
2. Death of spouse;
3. Spouse is detained or is serving sentence for a criminal conviction for at least one (1) year;
4. Physical and/or mental incapacity of spouse as certified by a public medical practitioner;
5. Legal separation or de facto separation from spouse for at least one (1) year: Provided that he/she is entrusted with the custody of the children;
6. Declaration of nullity or annulment of marriage as decreed by a court or by a church: Provided, that he/she is entrusted with the custody of the children;
7. Abandonment of spouse for at least one (1) year;
8. Unmarried father/mother who has preferred to keep and rear his/her child/children, instead of having others care for them or give them up to a welfare institution;
9. Any other person who solely provides parental care and support to a child or children: Provided, that he/she is duly licensed as a foster parent by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) or duly appointed legal guardian by the court; and
10. Any family member who assumes the responsibility of head of family as a result of the death, abandonment, disappearance, or prolonged absence of the parents or solo parent: Provided, that such abandonment, disappearance, or prolonged absence lasts for at least one (1) year.
In order to be entitled to the leave, a solo parent employee should have rendered at least one (1) year of service, whether continuous or broken. In addition, the employee should notify his or her employer that he or she will avail of the leave within a reasonable period of time. Finally, the solo parent employee must present to the employer his or her Solo Parent Identification Card. Such card which may be obtained from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) located in the city where the employee resides.
In the event that the parental leave is not availed of, it shall not be convertible to cash.
This is how to avail of parental leave for solo parent in the Philippines.
SOURCE::For further inquiries, you may seek legal assistance by e-mailing us atinfo@ndvlaw.com.

Saturday, August 19, 2017

WHAT IS SEXUAL RIGHTS?


● Decide freely and responsibly on all aspects of their sexuality, including protecting and promoting their sexual and reproductive health.
● Be free from discrimination, coercion or violence in her sexual lives and in all sexual decisions; and
● Expect and demand equality, full consent, mutual respect and shared responsibility in sexual relationships

WHAT IS REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS?


● Reproductive rights embrace certain human rights that are already recognized in national laws, international laws and international human rights documents and other consensus documents.
● Recognition of the basic rights of all couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly the number, spacing and timing of their children and to have the information and the means to do so.
● Right to attain the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health.
● It also includes their right to make decisions concerning reproduction free of discrimination, coercion and violence, as expressed in human rights documents.

WHAT IS REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE?

Name of Office: FHO, NCDPC
Reproductive Health Care, according to the DOH, includes:
● Family Planning Services, counseling and information
● Prenatal, postnatal and delivery care
● Nutrition and health care for infants and children
● Treatment for reproductive tract infections & STDs
● Management of abortion-related complications
● Prevention and appropriate treatment for infertility
● IEC on human sexuality, reproductive health, responsible parenthood
● Male involvement
● Adolescent reproductive health
● Management and treatment of reproductive cancers
● Services to victim/survivors of Violence Against Women

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What is AIDS?
This is Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, it is the appearance of clinical manifestation of HIV infection. In this state, the person presents with opportunistic infections of unlimited extents and possibilities. They also present with atypical presentation and severity. Person with AIDS is very infectious, they are very ill and also prone to aggressive kinds of cancer. READ MORE>>>>>
SOURCE:  DOH

Department Order No. 174-17 Rules Implementing Articles 106 to 109 of the Labor Code, As Amended


DO 174 
DO 174-17 Rules Implementing Articles 106 to 109 of the Labor Code, As Amended(1)
https://www.dole.gov.ph/issuances/view/367
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