Text of the provision
Sec. 12. Additional Powers and Functions of the DSWD. — The DSWD shall perform the following additional powers and functions relative to the welfare of solo parents and their families:
(a) Conduct research necessary to:
(1) develop a new body of knowledge on solo parents;
(2) define executive and legislative measures needed to promote and protect the interest of solo parents and their children; and
(3) assess the effectiveness of programs designed for disadvantaged solo parents and their children;
(b) Coordinate the activities of various governmental and nongovernmental organizations engaged in promoting and protecting the interests of solo parents and their children; and
(c) Monitor the implementation of the provisions of this Act and suggest mechanisms by which such provisions are effectively implemented.
Solo Parents' Welfare Act of 2000, Republic Act No. 8972 (2000). Reproduced in full from the official enactment and verified word-for-word against the LawPhil and ChanRobles renderings.
What this section means
The DSWD is additionally tasked to conduct research on solo parents and assess existing programmes, to coordinate government and non-government organisations working for solo parents, and to monitor implementation of this law and suggest ways to make it work.
Related provisions
- Section 11 — Health Care Programme Developed.
- Section 13 — Rules Within Ninety Days.
Cases citing this section
- Authorities on this section will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.