Republic Act 10354 and Reproductive Health Lecture Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key definitions, statistics, legal provisions, penalties, and policies from Republic Act 10354 and human reproduction lecture notes.

Republic Act 10354

Also known as 'The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012,' which guarantees universal access to medically-safe, non-abortifacient, effective, legal, affordable, and quality reproductive health care services and supplies.

Abortifacient

Any drug or device that induces abortion or the destruction of a fetus inside the mother's womb or prevents the fertilized ovum from reaching and implanting in the mother's womb upon determination of the FDA.

Fertilization (Conception)

The scientific stage when a new individual human life begins, occurring when a sperm cell and an egg cell fuse to create a single-cell zygote with a unique genetic code.

Annual Volume of Induced Abortions

Approximately $1.1\text{ million}$ to $1.26\text{ million}$ induced abortions that occur yearly in the Philippines.

Unintended Pregnancies Rate

Roughly $70.8\%$ of pregnancies in the Philippines that are classified as unintended.

Post-Abortion Hospitalizations

More than $100,000$ women hospitalized annually in the Philippines for post-abortion complications such as hemorrhage, sepsis, and uterine perforation.

Post-Abortion Mortality

About $1,000$ women who die each year in the Philippines from preventable complications tied to unsafe, underground abortion procedures.

Ectopic Pregnancy Intervention

A necessary emergency intervention removing a fertilized egg that develops outside of the uterus to save a woman's life; legally and medically distinct from an abortion and not classified or punished as a criminal abortion.

Article 256 of the Revised Penal Code

Covers intentional abortion and imposes the penalty of reclusion temporal ($12\text{ years and }1\text{ day}$ to $20\text{ years}$).

Article 257 of the Revised Penal Code

Penalizes unintentional abortion caused through violence without intent, with prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods ($6\text{ months and }1\text{ day}$ to $4\text{ years and }2\text{ months}$).

Article 258 of the Revised Penal Code

Sets prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods ($2\text{ years, }4\text{ months and }1\text{ day}$ to $6\text{ years}$) for an abortion practiced by the woman herself or with her consent.

Penalties for Pharmacists under Abortion Laws

Fines and short jail terms (arresto mayor) imposed on pharmacists who sell or dispense abortive drugs or substances without a valid doctor's prescription.

DOH Role in Family Planning Supplies

The Department of Health's mandate to procure, distribute to LGUs, and monitor the usage of family planning supplies for the whole country.

2026 Proposed Budget for Maternal and Child Care

An allocation of $\text{Php }1.4\text{ billion}$ under the Department of Health in the 2026 People's Proposed Budget for child immunization, maternal care, and family planning.

FDA Duties under RA 10354

The duty to issue strict guidelines regarding the use of contraceptives, taking into consideration their side effects or other harmful effects.

Common BHS and RHU Family Planning Supplies

Oral contraceptive pills, male condoms, and injectable contraceptives distributed free of charge through Barangay Health Stations (BHS) and Rural Health Units (RHUs).

General Penalty under RA 10354

Imprisonment ranging from $1\text{ month}$ to $6\text{ months}$ or a fine of $\text{Php }10,000.00$ to $\text{Php }100,000.00$, or both, for any violation of the Act or commission of prohibited acts.

Penalty for Public Officers under RA 10354

Suspension not exceeding $1\text{ year}$ or removal and forfeiture of retirement benefits depending on the gravity of the offense after due notice and hearing.

Penalty for Pharmaceutical Companies under RA 10354

Perpetual revocation of the license or permit to operate/conduct business in the Philippines and a fine triple the amount involved in the violation for colluding with government officials.

Penalty for Alien Offenders under RA 10354

Immediate deportation by the Bureau of Immigration without further proceedings after serving their sentence.