Solo Parents party-list
MANILA, Philippines – The results of the latest Octa Research survey, conducted in November 2024, have revealed that the Solo Parents Party-list has secured the 31st position in terms of public support for party-list groups vying for seats in the 2025 elections.
Despite being a relatively new force in the Philippine political landscape, the partylist’s performance signals a growing recognition of issues affecting solo parents in the country.
From Octa
According to the survey, the Solo Parents Party-list received 0.69% of voter support, securing the 31st position among the 155 partylist groups evaluated. The survey showed that although new, Solo Parents Partylist’s visibility and advocacy for the rights of solo parents have clearly resonated with a significant portion of the electorate.
Party’s advocacy for solo parents
Founded with the aim of championing the welfare of the country’s millions of solo parents, the Solo Parents Partylist advocates for a comprehensive approach to address the financial, social, and emotional challenges faced by single mothers and fathers.
Key among their proposals are measures for unified Solo Parent ID System, long term social security and welfare support, provision of better mental health programs, improved financial benefits, enhance childcare support, and firm flexible
work policies for solo parents.
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Representatives of the party have also highlighted the need for better policies that would give solo parents greater access to government aid and ensure that they are not left behind in the nation’s growth.
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“We are encouraged by the support shown by the public, and this ranking is just the beginning,” said Dr. Roselle Teodosio, the partylist’s spokesperson.
“While we still have work to do in raising awareness of our cause, the survey results indicate that Filipinos are increasingly aware of the challenges faced by solo parents. Our mission is to amplify their voices and fight for their rights in Congress.”
Solo parents, who are estimated to number over 14 million in the Philippines, make up a significant voting bloc, and many are hopeful that their concerns will finally receive the political attention they deserve.
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