Questions and Answers
What is the criterion for a relative to be eligible for parental care benefits as defined?
Which of the following does NOT fall under the definition of 'parental care and support'?
What is the minimum duration for which a relative must assume parental care for eligibility in benefits?
Who is entitled to receive benefits under RA 8972 if they are sole caregivers of their grandchildren?
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Which of these statements about 'dependents' is accurate according to the content?
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Which scenario qualifies for recognition under the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act?
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What is one condition that allows a parent to be considered as having sole parental care?
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How long must a parent supporting a child of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) wait for recognition under the act?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an unmarried parent to qualify under the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act?
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What is the minimum duration of a spouse's detention required for a parent to be recognized under the act?
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Study Notes
Solo Parents Welfare Act
- Enacted on June 4, 2022, aimed at expanding welfare support for solo parents.
- Recognizes various categories of individuals eligible for parental care and support.
Eligibility Criteria for Benefits
- Family Members: Relatives up to the fourth civil degree assuming care due to parents' absence for at least six months.
- Solo Grandparents: Senior citizens providing care for grandchildren who are unmarried, unemployed, or unable to care for themselves due to disability.
- Pregnant Women: Providing sole parental care to unborn children.
- OFW Families: Family members or guardians of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) under specific conditions regarding worker classification and duration of absence.
- Unmarried Parents: Either mother or father raising their child or children.
- Guardians: Legal guardians, adoptive or foster parents providing care.
Definition of Terms
- Child/Dependents: Individuals living with and relying on the solo parent for support, defined as unmarried and under 22 years, or 22 and over with disabilities.
- Parental Care and Support: Encompasses basic needs provision, healthcare, safety, emotional support, and personality formation.
Additional Conditions for Solo Parents
- Must include those with detained spouses for at least three months.
- Covers cases of physical or mental incapacity of the spouse.
- Applies to legal separations or annulments recognized by law, with solo parents assuming care responsibilities.
- Abandonment by the spouse for a minimum of six months qualifies for support.
Retirement Benefits
- Addresses benefits for various categories of workers such as underground and surface mine employees, racehorse jockeys, part-time workers, and those with collective bargaining agreements.
- Discusses coverage details and tax provisions related to retirement pay.
Compensation Program
- Outlines coverage under the Employees’ Compensation Program.
- Details conditions that make an employee eligible for compensation benefits.
This framework establishes policies and protections for solo parents, ensuring recognition and support through designated entitlements and benefits.
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