2024 Laws Affecting Practice of Public Health Nursing PART 2

RA 9211

Tobacco Regulation Act aimed at regulating the packaging, use, sale, distribution, and advertisements of tobacco products.

Inter-Agency Committee on Tobacco (IAC-Tobacco)

Committee established by RA 9211 to oversee the implementation of the Tobacco Regulation Act.

National Food Fortification Day

A nationwide observance designated by Executive Order No. 382 for the promotion of food fortification.

Food Fortification Law (RA 8976)

Mandates the compulsory fortification of common food items to ensure essential micronutrients supply.

Commission of Population (POPCOM)

Established by RA 6365 to formulate comprehensive population policies and programs.

Family Code of the Philippines (EO No. 209)

Regulates the essential and formal requisites for valid marriage in the Philippines.

RA 9255

An Act allowing illegitimate children to use their father's surname.

Family Planning and Responsible Parenthood Instructions

Required information for marriage license applicants under PD No. 965.

RA 7600

Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act promoting breastfeeding and rooming-in practices.

Generics Act of 1988 (RA 6675)

Promotes the use and acceptance of drugs identified by their generic names.

Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009 (RA 10028)

Amends RA 7600 to expand the promotion of breastfeeding.

Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program (R.A. 9709)

Program aimed at early detection of congenital hearing loss in infants.

Newborn Screening Act of 2004 (R.A. 9288)

Mandates information on newborn screening for health practitioners during delivery.