1. READINGS IN HEALTH: PART 4
Pollution
With the exponential growth in population, more resources are being demanded and supplied
to the people. However, people do not manage these resources properly. Thus, pollution arises. That
is why the government mandated the Republic Act No. 9512 or the National Environmental
Awareness and Education Act of 2008.
This Act promotes environmental awareness through environmental education. Various
educational agencies, DSWD, DOST, and DENR shall integrate environmental education in their
curricula. It shall encompass the concepts and principles, laws, international and national best
practices, threats of degradation and its impacts to human well-being, responsibilities of humans in
conservation, protection and rehabilitation of resources, and sustainable development through the
environment. In addition, environmental education shall also be part of the National Service Training
Program (NSTP).
Road Safety
Road accidents are one of the most frequent causes of death among Filipinos. To respond to
this alarming situation, citizens are protected by law through these Republic Acts.
Republic Act No 8750 or the Seat Belts Use Act of 1999 aims to secure and safeguard
passengers and drivers of motor vehicles from injuries and other effects of vehicular accidents. The
policy includes the mandatory wearing of seatbelts by the driver and front seat passengers of any
running motor vehicle. The Act also prohibits children from sitting in the front seat of any motor
vehicle.
In addition, Republic Act No. 10586 or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Law also
penalizes those who will be caught driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and other similar
substances.
ACTIVITY: POSTER WARNINGS
Make a poster warning that will help inform those who read it. Use bond paper and coloring
materials for this activity. (25pts)