Manila, April 24 -- Spouses of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) working abroad for one year and above and belonging to the low/semi-skilled worker category will be regarded as solo parents who are entitled to benefits and privileges accorded by the law, a Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) official said Thursday.

This was clarified by Assistant Secretary Ada Colico of the DSWD Statutory Programs under Operations Group during a media forum at the agency's Central Office in Quezon City.

"The duration should be continuous one year and above. Even if the parent receives support but is solely taking care of the children, he/she could be considered as a solo parent," Colico said in Filipino during her presentation on the sali...