The City Government of Davao through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) has extended financial assistance to 2,017 solo parents.
According to the CSWDO, the distribution includes a total of 100 beneficiaries in Agdao District, 73 in Baguio District, 231 in Buhangin A, 129 in Calinan, 79 in Bunawan, 63 in Buhangin B, 223 in Poblacion A, 258 in Poblacion B, 29 in Marilog, 135 in Paquibato, 188 in Talomo A, 113 in Talomo B, 81 in Toril A, 133 in Toril B, and 182 in Tugbok.
On November 18, the CSWDO released the first batch of financial assistance to eligible solo parents.
Under Executive Order No. 25, Series of 2024, or the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Solo Parent Ordinance, solo parents in Davao City are entitled to a monthly cash subsidy of P1,000.
In a previous interview, CSWDO Solo Parent Welfare Operations Division Focal Person Karla Quintela explained that the purpose of the subsidy is to help augment the income of solo parents in the city.
To be eligible for the subsidy, the solo parent must be a resident of Davao City, possesses a valid Solo Parent Identification Card issued by the CSWDO, and be either unemployed or employed with a daily minimum wage, regardless of employment status.
Additionally, the solo parent must have been assessed by an assigned social worker, who will provide a Social Case Study Report.
The schedule for the remaining batches of payouts will be announced through the presidents of solo parent organizations in various barangays.
For unclaimed subsidies, the schedule will also be coordinated with the presidents of solo parent organizations.
Solo parents are encouraged to reach out to the CSWDO main office or district offices to access the city’s services. CIO
