G10 2Q Health: National Laws Related to Health Issues & Its Ways of Management

Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (R.A. 10354)

this law includes maternal child health protections that provide universal acess to maternal care, sex education and fertility control.

Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (R.A. 9211)

this law prohibits people from smoking in public places. And it does not allow children under 18 y/o to use products with tobacco

Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (R.A. 9165)

this law shields citizens, more importantly the youth, from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs.

Consumer Act of the Philippines of 1992 (R.A. 7394)

a law with the goal to protect consumer interest and promote general welfare, and implement standards for businesses and industries.

National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008 (R.A. 9512)

this law's main objective is to in increase the awareness of the preservation of the environment.

Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997 (R.A. 8423)

this law was made to strengthen the development and provision of traditional and alternative health care in the Philippines. It also created the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)

Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 (R.A. 8504)

this law implements policies and protective measures for HIV/AIDS

National Blood Service Act of 1994 (R.A. 7719)

this law is in charge of promoting voluntary blood donation.

Seat Belts Use Act of 1999 (R.A. 8750)

this law ensures drivers to comply with road rules, especially the mandatory complience of wearing seatbelts.

Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (R.A. 10175)

this law mandates all forms of cybercrime and is in charge of providing special penalties for these crimes.

PDEA (Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency)

Which organization enforced the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (R.A. 9165)

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

the government agency that ensures the safety and quality of health products that are sold to the public.

Herbal medicine

the use of plants to treat diseases or improve health.

Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (R.A. 9775)

this law shall recognize the vital role of the youth in nation-building and will promote and protect their physical, moral, intellectual, emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

DepEd (Department of Education)

the National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008 (R.A. 9512) is intergrated with which organization?

DDB (Dangerous Drugs Board)

Which organization implemented the policies and startegy formulas of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (R.A. 9165)?

-Respect for life
-Responsible Parenthood
-Informed choice
-Birth control

Foundations of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (R.A. 10354)

Reproductive Health

the state of complete physical, mental and scoial well-being relating to the reproductive systems and functions

Tobacco Regulation

it is regulating cigarette use by adding messages like "Cigarettes are dangerous to your health," "Cigarettes are addictive," "harms your children," "Smoking kills," and "No sale to minors."

Drug abuse

it is one of the most serious and difficult problems to manage in the Philippines involving harmful drugs.

Consumer Health

enables the individuals to develop their ability to evaluate and select the appropriate health products and services.