Manila, March 11 -- The city government here has released PHP6.252 million in financial assistance to an initial 521 solo parents from various barangays in compliance with Republic Act 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act.

Each beneficiary received a lump sum subsidy of PHP12,000, covering PHP1,000 each month in 2024, data from the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) on Tuesday showed.

"The goal is to empower solo parents by providing them with the necessary resources to ensure the well-being and development of their children. The cash aid is to be used for the essential expenses related to child-rearing, such as education, healthcare, and daily living costs," the city government said in a statement.

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