CEBU CITY, April 30 -- Solo parents should register for their identification cards through their local government units for faster and easier processing of their benefits, a social welfare official said on Tuesday.

Shalaine Marie Lucero, regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Central Visayas, said their Family Welfare Sector is drumming up an information drive to encourage solo parents to register for the Solo Parents Identification Card (SPIC).

"It's timely that we celebrated the Solo Parents Week last week. Single parents may avail of the privileges and benefits available to them under the new law, Republic Act 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2022, which aims to enhance both nati...