Government Programs and Legal Frameworks Flashcards

A set of practice flashcards covering Philippine government programs regarding anti-smoking, anti-illegal drugs, anti-illegal gambling, and the legal implications of intoxication.

RA 9211

The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 which regulates smoking in public places, tobacco advertising, and sales to minors.

WHO MPOWER Strategy

A mnemonic for tobacco control: Monitor use, Protect from smoke, Offer help to quit, Warn about dangers, Enforce advertising bans, and Raise taxes.

100-Meter Rule

The legal prohibition of selling tobacco products within a $100\,m$ radius of schools, playgrounds, and youth facilities under RA 9211.

Absolute Ban Zones

Places where smoking is strictly prohibited, including schools, hospitals, elevators, staircases, fire hazard areas, and food preparation areas.

Y-C-P-S

A target group classification mnemonic for anti-drug programs: Youth, Children, Parents, and Sectors.

Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD)

A peer-group movement that enlists both in-school and out-of-school youth as catalysts for a drug-free lifestyle.

National Drug Education Program (NDEP)

A comprehensive, school-based initiative implemented by DepEd to combat drug abuse through curriculum and community outreach.

DARE Program

Drug Abuse Resistance Education; a collaborative effort with the PNP that uses activity-oriented techniques to teach problem-solving and resistance skills.

Project STAND

Street Artists: No to Drugs; a program using civic art to generate public awareness and grassroots social response to drug prevention.

STEP

Systematic Training for Effective Parenting; a three-day seminar-workshop focused on operationalizing the parental role in drug abuse prevention.

PYRADA

Parent-Youth Resource Against Drug Abuse; a two-day seminar educating families collectively to enhance their shared ability to resist temptations.

IACAD

A mnemonic for the Anti-Illegal Gambling Board's duties: Investigate, Apprehend, Coordinate, Assist, and Develop programs.

RA 9287

The Anti-Illegal Gambling Act, which aims to protect state revenue and eradicate illegal betting and organized crime.

Tupada

A term for illegal or unlicensed cockfighting held in secret, underground locations.

EO No. 74 (2024)

An Executive Order focused on the offshore gambling ban to eradicate social problems linked to platforms like POGOs.

Entrapment Operation

An investigative step in prostitution cases focused on catching offenders in the act through the use of undercover officers.

Rescue Operation

An investigative action that prioritizes the immediate safety and protection of victims, such as minors and trafficked persons, over sting mechanics.

RA 10586

The Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act, which penalizes the operation of motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Field Sobriety Tests

Initial physical assessments for intoxication comprising the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (Eye Test), Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand.

BAC (Blood Alcohol Count)

The measure of alcohol concentration in a person's blood used to determine the legal level of intoxication.

Private Motor Vehicle BAC Limit

The legal threshold for intoxication for drivers of private vehicles with a gross weight not exceeding $4500\,kg$, set at a BAC of $0.05\%$ or higher.

Article 15 of the Revised Penal Code

Describes intoxication as an 'Alternative Circumstance' that is Mitigating if not habitual/intentional, and Aggravating if the offender is a habitual drinker or drank to facilitate a crime.

Legal Age for Tobacco Purchase

The minimum legal age to purchase tobacco products, generally set at 18 years old in many jurisdictions.

Anti-Drug Abuse Act

Legislation aimed at combating drug abuse and trafficking through strict penalties and treatment programs.

Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

A clinical diagnosis that refers to a condition in which the use of substances leads to significant impairment or distress.

Harm Reduction

A strategy that aims to reduce the negative consequences of drug use without necessarily requiring abstinence from drugs.

Tobacco Control Policies

Regulatory actions taken to reduce tobacco consumption, including taxes, advertising bans, and public smoking restrictions.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

Treatment designed to help people quit smoking by providing a low dose of nicotine without the harmful gases found in tobacco smoke.

Peer Support Programs

Initiatives that facilitate groups of individuals who share similar experiences and challenges to provide mutual support, especially in recovery from addiction.

Motivational Interviewing

A counseling approach that enhances a person’s motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.

Sustainability in Drug Prevention

Efforts to make drug prevention programs lasting and effective by integrating with community resources and support systems.