Amendment of Solicitation Permit Law

Any person, corporation, organization, or association intending to solicit or receive contributions for charitable or public welfare activities must secure a solicitation permit.
The permit is issued by the Regional Offices of the Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD).
Applications must be in writing, using forms prescribed by the DSSD Regional Offices.
The Regional Director or authorized representative may grant a permanent or temporary permit, deny the application, renew, or revoke any permit in the interest of the public.

Permit holders are required by the Regional Director to submit verified periodic reports including:
- Description of activities
- Period covered by the report
- Collections and expenditures
- Names and addresses of contributors and beneficiaries
Such reports are open to public inspection to ensure transparency.
The Regional Director or authorized representative may investigate the books, papers, and operations of permit holders to protect public interest.
Exemption applies to organizations with fund-raising campaigns authorized by Executive Proclamation.

Upon approval of the permit application, a fee of Twenty-Five Pesos (₱25.00) is payable to the DSSD cashier.
Fees collected shall be used to support the maintenance of DSSD institutions and social services for its clients.

The Secretary is mandated to develop programs and services for needy sectors.
Responsible for drafting and promulgating implementing rules and regulations for this decree.

Violations of the decree or its implementing rules may result in:
- Imprisonment for up to one year,
- Fine not exceeding One Thousand Pesos (₱1,000), or
- Both imprisonment and fine at the court’s discretion.
If the offender is a corporation, the penalty applies to the responsible officers.
If a guilty officer is an alien, deportation follows after serving the sentence without additional proceedings.