SENATOR Pia Cayetano has filed the Spousal and Child Support Act in the 20th Congress, aiming to provide a more accessible system for securing financial support from neglectful spouses or parents.
The bill, inspired by a similar measure proposed by the late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, seeks to address situations where spouses or parents abandon their families, leaving them financially vulnerable.
The proposed legislation prioritizes a simplified process through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), eliminating the need for lengthy and expensive court battles.
Senator Cayetano, a long-time advocate for women’s and children’s rights, emphasizes that the bill aims to provide tangible support to families left behind by absent spouses or parents.
