BLANCO, C. 1.

IF this act has been enacted since 2008, why are there employees not aware of the law? [apparently ito din hindi nakikinig] Is this not stipulated in their contract? [Uh.. ang contract ay hindi codal. Sorry girls, rereglahin lang ako] Are there gov't measures undertaken to ensure awareness; i.e. sanctions to company not practicing / implementing this? 2. WHat are the concrete examples of livelihood dev't programs available to solo parents? 3. IS the solo parent ID (It's application) an essential requirement for one to avail the benefits? [Hindi binabasa ang brochure natin! Hmph!] 4. What if the applicant does not have an ITR or [is] unemployed at that time since he/shehas just been recently orphaned, is this a bar to [approval] of his application for ID? 5. Supposing a solo parent called in to notify that she will not be able to report for work since her kids' [nanny unexpectedly left]and no one can look after them. However, her notification is [dismissed] and was forced to report to work. Is this a valid ground for the solo parent employee to seek remedy? DIMALALUAN, G. 1. Does the leave [incentive] cease [when] the solo parent get[s] married or co-habits with another? 2. Can the law apply to grandparents if the child is left in the custody of the said grandparents? 3. [Does] the solo parent act indirectly encourage the break[ing] down of the family as a basic social structure [by supporting the solo parents]? [I love this question] 4. Is the benefit available to all solo parents regardless of income? ESPARCIA, J. 1. Does [the] Solo Parents Welfare Act [apply] to single parents who [have] a legally adopted child? What if he/she has a child but [one]not legally adopted? 2. Can a solo parent avail of the benefits under RA8972 even if he/she does not [have] physical custody of the child [despite having other custodial rights over the child]? 3. In order to [avail] of the benefits and privileges under the Solo Parent Act, what are the requirements that a cool parent must [undertake]? [Codal din ito, please lang.] 4. If the solo parent [remarries], can he/she still avail of the benefits under RA8972 for his/her child/children from the previous marriage? [Sinagot na ito in DJ hindi lang talaga ti nakikinig] 5. In order to qualify for the benefits under RA8972, what are the requirements and legal processes that a solo parent must [undertake]? [Ulit ito nag #3 niya.]

RAGUINDIN, J. 1. What if person A died of Bone Cancer leaving a child, could Person A's brother take the responsibility [over] that child as a solo parent? 2. [Are] there special benefit[s] [for] a child raised [by] a solo parent? What are these? 3. What [is] the legal basis for [the legislation of] this act? 4. To whom [are] the benefits [catered] to? the children or the parents? 5. May this act be a defense against the management prerogative of a company? What are your thoughts on this? [Very creative, and cute!]

RAMOS, E. 1. What are the requirement[s to be able to secure a] solo parent ID? 2. What are the agencies providing services? 3. Who are considered solo parents? 4. What are the services [catered to] registered solo parents? 5. What is the main purpose of RA8972? [Hindi nakikinig kay sir. Lahat ito sinagot ng report at ng brochure.] SILVA, C. 1. Where can solo parents go in order to [avail] of the livelihood services of the agency? Which agency? 2. What are the conditions [to avail of] flexible work schedules? For example, Ms. A [works] for a call center [requiring] her to [have] flexible work hours. She file[s] for a regular leave, and this [does] not [get] approved. [C]an she assert her right to a solo parent leave? 3. Will there be a limitation to this type of leave? Guidelines? 4. If [a solo parent marries], will [this] end her [right] to benefits [as a solo parent]? If so, how will the gov't know? 5. Will a person have a discount [at] certain establishments when they present their [solo parent] ID? TUD, M. 1. When may a man/woman be considered to have been abandoned by his/her spouse? 2. In securing a solo parents' ID, what are the requirements in the case of legal or de facto separation from spouse for at least one year? 3.To avail of the solo parent leave, is it required that the child/children is actually living with the solo parent? 4.What are the measures being undertaken by the gov't to promote awareness of Solo Parents Welfare Act? 5. Do you personally think the gov't was successful in promoting awareness re: this pertinent law? [No! Ang lungkot no?] 6. Is the Solo Parent ID necessary or is a requisite before the Solo Parent Leave my be granted/availed? [Best grammar and questions ever! Very good!]

RIVERO, J. 1. Cite instances which lead to the enactment of the Solo Parents Welfare Act? 2. What are the areas of improvement [of] the act? 3. Can you avail [of] solo parent benefit[s] if you [only] "separated in fact"? 4. Why is it that monetary benefit[s] [are] not included? 5. Can this be availed by minors who are solo parents? If yes, how?