HB 2372

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 28, 2025

An Act Amending Republic Act No. 8972, as Amended by Republic Act No. 11861, Otherwise Known as the Solo Parents' Welfare Act, to Simplify the Registration Process, Enhance Benefits Availment, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill seeks to help solo parents and their children get government benefits more easily by moving the registration online, cutting paperwork, and allowing automatic approvals, while protecting personal data and preventing corruption.

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Author · Representative

Adrian Salceda
RepresentativeAlbay, 3rd District
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HB 2059· Filed Jul 17, 2025
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 11861, Otherwise Known as an Act Granting Additional Benefits to Solo Parents, or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2025-07-30Rep. Roberto Nazal
HB 4034· Filed Aug 26, 2025
An Act Providing for Online Registration and Renewal of the Solo Parent Identification Card and Mandating Coordination with Government Agencies for Ease of Registration, Amending for This Purpose Republic Act No. 8972, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2025-08-27Rep. Brian Raymund S. Yamsuan
HB 10917· Filed Aug 24, 2026
An Act Institutionalizing Accessible Child Minding and Community Child Care Services for Solo Parents, Particularly Those Engaged in Informal and Platform-Based Work, Providing Transition Assistance Upon the Loss of a Spouse or Co-Parent, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8972, as Amended by Republic Act No. 11861, Otherwise Known as the "Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act", Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on WELFARE OF CHILDREN since 2026-08-26Rep. Elmer V. Catulpos
HB 8256· Filed Mar 3, 2026
An Act Further Strengthening Republic Act No. 11861, Otherwise Known as the "Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act," by Expanding Categories of Solo Parents and Enhancing Additional Benefits Thereunder
Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2026-03-09Rep. Timothy Joseph E. Cayton
HB 8120· Filed Feb 26, 2026
An Act Strengthening the Educational Benefits for Children of Solo Parents by Providing Free Tertiary Education in Public Higher Educational Institutions and Mandatory Tuition Discounts in Private Basic and Higher Educational Institutions, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8972, as Amended by Republic Act No. 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parents� Welfare Act
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-03-03Rep. Paolo Henry M. Marcoleta

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