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>>>>>>>
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