4. I will discuss the existing health related
laws.
I will explain the significance of the
existing health related laws in
safeguarding people’s health.
I will critically analyze the impact of
current health trends, issues, and concerns
LEARNING COMPETENCY
7. Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act
of 2012
According to the act, reproductive health refers to the holistic wellness
of an individual, including physical, mental, and social aspects of one’s
reproductive conditions and functions. Under this act, holistic
reproductive wellness does not merely rely on the absence or presence
of a disease. It involves the notion that every Filipino individual has the
right to be safe and be responsible in sexual relations. According to the
act, responsible individuals have the right to reproduce and the
autonomy to settle their sexual preferences
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RESPONSIBLE
PARETHOOD: A NATIONAL POLICY
8. Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
• Promote a healthful environment
• Inform the public of the health risks associated with cigarette smoking and
tobacco use
• Regulate and subsequently ban all tobacco advertisements and sponsorships
• Regulate the labeling of tobacco products
• Protect the youth from being initiated to cigarette smoking and tobacco use by
prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors
• Assist and encourage Filipino tobacco farmers to cultivate alternative agricultural
crops to prevent economic dislocation
• Create an Inter-Agency Committee on Tobacco (IAC-Tobacco) to oversee the
implementation of the provision of this act
SMOKING AND USE OF DANGEROUS DRUGS: A
NATIONAL ISSUE
9. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
This act includes physical and mental protection against
detrimental effects of addictive drugs. In addition to this act,
the government persists on exhaustive campaigns against using
and selling prohibited drugs.
SMOKING AND USE OF DANGEROUS DRUGS: A
NATIONAL ISSUE
10. Consumer Act of the Philippines
• Protection of consumers against hazards to health and safety
• Protection of consumers against deceptive, unfair, and
unconscionable sales acts and practices
• Provision of information and education to facilitate sound
choice and the proper exercise of rights by the consumer
• Provision of adequate rights and means of redress
• Involvement of consumer representative in the formulation
of social and economic policies.
CONSUMER ACT FOR FILIPINOS
11. Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997
This act is concerned with regulating the use of
traditional and alternative medicines. It includes
the use of DOH-approved herbal medicines and
traditional practices such as acupuncture, ventosa
massage cupping therapy, reflexology,
and naturopathy.
CONSUMER ACT FOR FILIPINOS
12. National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of
2008
The act primarily aims to promote national
awareness on how environmental conservation
and economic growth go hand in hand in achieving
Iong-term sustainability of our natural resources.
UPHOLDING ENVIRONMETAL AWARENESS IN THE
PHILIPPINES
13. Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998
It is an act promulgating policies and prescribing
measures for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in
the Philippines, instituting a nationwide HIV/ AIDS
information and educational program, establishing a
comprehensive HIV/AIDS monitoring system,
strengthening the Philippine national aids council, and
for other purposes.”
STRENGTHENING HUMAN RIGHTS WHILE BEING
CONCERNED
14. The National Blood Services Act of 1994
This act mandates government agencies and other
nongovernment organizations to uphold voluntary
blood donation through the National Voluntary
Blood Services Program (NVBSP)
STRENGTHENING HUMAN RIGHTS WHILE BEING
CONCERNED
15. Seat Belts Use Act of 1999
Basically, the act requires the mandatory use
of seat belts in all public and private vehicles.
LTO for guidelines
DepEd for information dissemination
DEVELOPING A SAFETY-CONSCIOUS NATION
16. Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
Cybercrime refers to any offense committed through the use of an
electronic medium in which online communication takes place. This
crime is punishable by law.
Illegal access Illegal interception
Data interference System interference
Misuse of devices Cybersquatting
Computer-related fraud Computer-related identity theft
Cybersex Child pornography
Unsolicited Commercial communications Libel
TOWARDS A DIGITAL AND CHILD-FRIENDLY
PHILIPPINES
17. Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009
RA 9775 clearly defines the significant roles played by
the youth for the country; so their physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual, emotional, psychological, and
social well-being must be protected by law.
TOWARDS A DIGITAL AND CHILD-FRIENDLY
PHILIPPINES
18.
19. Look at the Health Trends, Issues and Concerns that are observed in the
country. Identify what national law is responding to the trends, issues and
concerns in each item. Choose the letter of your answer and write it on
the space provided.
A.Responsible Parenthood And Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RA 10534)
B.Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (RA 9211)
C. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165)
D.Consumer Act of the Philippines (RA 7394)
E. National Environmental Awareness And Education Act of 2008 (RA 9512)
F. Traditional And Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 (RA 8423)
G.Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 (RA 8504)
H.Seat Belts Use Act of 1999 (RA 8750)
I. Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175)
J. Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (RA 9775)
20. Letter of the
Answer
Description of the Policy
Provides for the inclusion of environmental education programs in various national
institutions
Supervises the legal production of cigarettes in the country
Provides assistance for the prevention and control of AIDS
Provides for the regulation of products and services being sold and offered in the country
Describes the blood donation program in the country
Provides for the regulation of narcotic and other related substances being sold/imported
in the country
Identifies scientifically proven herbs as medicinal plants
Penalizes vehicle users who will not wear safety belts while on the road
Protects children from any malicious acts online
Provides for criminal offenses committed online
Provides for maternal and child healthcare, family planning, and responsible parenthood
HIV prevention campaign
Marijuana and cocaine addiction
Road safety
Information dissemination about negative effects of cigarettes.
21. Why is it important for
you to know these health
trends, issues, and
concerns?
30. In the What to Transfer part, you will apply what you have
learned about consumer health education. You will create a
product that promotes awareness on consumer health
education. You will be assessed on the skills and knowledge that
you have learned.
Since October is the Month of Consumer Welfare, you will
create an advocacy material for the practice of consumer rights.
Select from the table below the output you want to accomplish
and the topic corresponding it.
Your output will be assessed according the its Originality,
Creativity, Relevance to the Topic, and Presentation.
