This ordinance localizes the implementation of Republic Act 11861, also known as the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, within Naga City. It mandates the city government and barangays to adopt the law’s provisions, establish support systems, and allocate resources to ensure solo parents and their children receive the full range of benefits and protections.
📌 Key Points
- Legal Basis: Adopts RA 11861, which amends RA 8972, expanding benefits for solo parents.
- Local Implementation:
- Establishes a Solo Parent Office (SPO) in the city and Solo Parent Divisions (SPD) in barangays.
- Mandates coordination with CSWDO, CHO, ESSO, Metro PESO, and PDAO.
- Defined Benefits:
- Monthly cash subsidy of ₱1,000 for qualified solo parents earning minimum wage or below.
- Access to child-minding centers, flexible work schedules, parental leave.
- Prioritization in employment, scholarships, livelihood training, and reintegration programs.
- Continued eligibility for senior citizen or PWD benefits.
- Database & Documentation:
- SPO/SPD to issue Solo Parent ID Cards (SPIC) and booklets within 7 working days.
- LGUs to submit quarterly beneficiary lists to DSWD.
- Barangay Role:
- Ordinance passage, beneficiary identification, and information dissemination.
- Funding Source: Gender and Development (GAD) budget or other available funds.
- Penalties: Violations subject to penalties under RA 11861.