San Sebastian College- Recoletos
Institute of Law
Surigao City Campus
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Part I – PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS
Direction : Put a check mark (√) on the following variables below indicating your profile.
Name : ___________________________ (optional)
Occupation : ___________________________
Sex : ( ) Female ( ) Male
Age : __________ 21- 30 _________ 41- 50
__________ 31- 40 _________ 51 – 60
Civil Status: ( ) Single ( ) Married ( ) Separated ( ) Widow/Widower
Highest Educational Background:
________ Doctorate Degree
________ Master’s Degree
________ Bachelor’s Degree
________ High School Graduate
Number of Children: ( ) 1- 2 ( ) 3- 4 ( ) 5- Above
i. Do you know about the existing laws on Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000 or R.A.
8972?
( ) Yes ( ) No ( ) Maybe
ii. Do you think the Solo Parent’s Welfare Act of 2000 in the Municipality of Placer
is well implemented?
( ) Yes ( ) No ( ) Maybe
Part II – BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES OF R.A. 8972 BEING OFFERED TO THE
SOLO PARENT AS TO:
Direction: Using the rating scale below, put a check mark (√) on the column that best describe
the extent of welfare service, benefits and privileges under R.A.8972 being offered to the solo
parents.
5 - Never
4 - Seldom
3 - Sometimes
2 - Often
1 - Always
Factors 5 4 3 2 1
1. Financial/ Livelihood Assistance
a. Priority in the grant of livelihood assistance and training under
any of the LGU’s program or project.
b. Priority in the employment programs in the LGU subject to job
matching based on their qualification and experience.
2. Counseling Service
a. Individual and family counseling from the office of MSWD.
b. Stress management strategy designed to assist solo parents in
coping with crisis situations and cases of abuse.
3. Parent Effectiveness Services
a. Trainings on behavior management and health care.
b. Trainings on parental care and rights and duties of parents and
children.
4. Scholarships
a. Priority in educational scholarship programs for indigent and
qualified solo parent and their children in basic, tertiary, tech-voc
and special education.
b. Nonformal education programs appropriate for solo parents and
their children.
5. Medical Assistance
a. Comprehensive health care program for solo parents and their
children through municipal hospitals and rural health units
(RHUs).
b. Discounts in hospital services and medicines for solo parents
and their children.
Others:
6. The solo parent Identification Card (ID) is a great help for
the solo parent.
7. The benefits given to the solo parent is enough to fulfill their
needs.
Part III – CONSTRAINTS AND LIMITATIONS ENCOUNTERED IN THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF R.A. 8972 IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PLACER.
Direction: Please answer the following questions by checking the appropriate choice.
Factors 5 4 3 2 1
1. None cooperation and support of the following entities:
a. Local Council for the protection of the solo parents
b. Barangay Officials
c. Educational Institutions
d. Community People
2 Inability of LGU to pass a localize ordinance
institutionalizing the programs, services, privileges and
benefits for solo parents.
3. Lack of budget
San Sebastian College- Recoletos
Institute of Law
Surigao City Campus
April 22, 2020
JULITA M. SULIMA
Brgy. Ipil, Placer, Surigao del Norte
Dear Ms. SULIMA:
Greetings!
I am currently undertaking a study entitled “THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
R.A.8972 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOLO PARENTS’ WELFARE ACT
OF 2000 IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PLACER as partial requirement for the
degree of Juris Doctor.
In this regard, I would like to ask assistance by answering the research instrument
honestly and completely. Your participation would pave the way for the completion of
this study. Rest assured that whatever information gathered will be treated with outmost
confidentiality.
Thank you and God bless.
Respectfully yours,
MARIA LUZ E. ALABA
Researcher
