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Philippines RH Law - Health 10
RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH BILL OF 2012 (RA 10354)
It is a law which guarantees universal access to methods contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care
Reproductive health
It refers to the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease relating to the reproductive system and to its function.
Family Planning
Natural method of family planning
allowed by catholic church
Artificial method of family planning
use of contraceptive devices or medicines which is being promoted by the RA 10354.
What is RA 8750
Requires the mandatory compliance by motorists of private and public vehicles to use seatbelt devices.
TOBACCO REGULATION ACT OF 2003 (RA 9211)
It is an omnibus law regulating smoking in public places, tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship and sales restrictions.
purpose of tobacco regulation act of 2003
To promote a healthful environment. And inform the public about the bad effects of this tobacco.
To protect the youth from being initiated to cigarette smoking and tobacco use by prohibiting the sale of the products to minors.
DANGEROUS DRUG ACT OF 1972 (RA 6425)
A policy imposed by the government to deal with the state’s problem with illegal drugs, particularly how it affects the youth
aim of dangerous drug act of 1972
Make sure that people with legitimate medical needs are not adversely affected by this program
Provide effective mechanisms or measures to re-integrate into society.
PHILIPPINE AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT OF 1998 (RA 8504)
Promote public awareness about the following issues related to HIV/AIDS
What is aids
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is a condition characterized by a combination of signs and symptoms caused by HIV contracted from another person.
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
a virus infection that attacks the body’s immune system.
NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICES ACT OF 1994 (RA 7719)
An act promoting voluntary blood donation, providing for an adequate supply of safe blood, regulating blood banks and providing penalties for violations.
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS ACT OF 2008 (RA 9512)
Articulates that the state shall promote national awareness of the role of natural resources in economic growth and the importance of environmental conservation and ecological balance towards sustained national development.
Importance of family planning to our country and the world
With the exponential growth of population in the country and the world, resources are being more used more rabidly.
importance of national blood services act of 1944
Mobilizes all sectors of the community to participate in mechanisms for voluntary and non-profit collection of blood.
responsibilities of parents
Learn about age-appropriate development to have realistic expectations.
aim of seatbelt act of 1999
Driver and front seat passengers while inside a running vehicle should always use seat belts
RA 6425 or Dangerous Drug Act of 1972
The penalty ranges from 6 months for possession of drug paraphernalia to life sentence or even death sentence.
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