Program SOLo will also include interventions such as service delivery and partnership, emotional and parenting support system, community mobilization, and developmental interventions for children.
“The existing solo parent assistance now has some programs like that of Program SOLo, but it is more focused on the provision of financial assistance to solo parents only,” added Dael.
Under the program, solo parent beneficiaries receive a quarterly cash assistance of P3,000.
Elvira said the financial aid is a big help for her family, especially since she only earns a small income as a reseller of beauty products.
“Makatabang jud ni sa sama nako especially nga dili man pirmi mohatag ug suporta ang amahan sa akong mga anak. Dili sad ko kademand kay dili man mi kasado,” she said.
(It is a big help to me, especially since my children’s father does not regularly give us financial support. I can’t also demand because we are not married).
SPFLL president Russell Esguerra said most of their members are unmarried women.
As of 2023, SPFLL has more than 1,600 members.
“Less than two percent of our members are men, and most of the members are unmarried women with only a few being separated,” said Esguerra.
Esguerra hopes the Program SOLo and other programs of DSWD and the local government will produce good results, especially since Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan is supportive of the solo parents in the city.
“I am also a solo parent and as a volunteer, it is important for programs like this to help solo parents and their children,” said Esguerra. (MYP/PIA7 Cebu)
