Assistance to Widowed or Abandoned Parent and Her Minor Dependents.
Article 64
ART. 64. Assistance to Widowed or Abandoned Parent and Her Minor Dependents. — The State shall give assistance to widowed or abandoned parent or where other spouse is on prolonged absence due to illness, imprisonment, etc. and who is unable to support his/her children. Financial and other essential social services shall be given by the National Government or other duly licensed agencies with similar functions to help such parent acquire the necessary knowledge or skill needed for the proper care and maintenance of the family.