This document summarizes key Philippine laws related to health, environment, and social issues:
1. The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 guarantees access to contraception, fertility control, sexual education and maternal care.
2. The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 aims to limit tobacco advertisements and sponsorships to promote public health. It prohibits smoking in most public places.
3. The Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 imposes penalties for drug trafficking and use. It aims to protect Filipinos from drugs and rehabilitate victims through treatment programs.
4. The National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008 mandates teaching environmental concepts, laws, and conservation practices to
This document summarizes key Philippine laws related to health, environment, and social issues:
1. The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 guarantees access to contraception, fertility control, sexual education and maternal care.
2. The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 aims to limit tobacco advertisements and sponsorships to promote public health. It prohibits smoking in most public places.
3. The Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 imposes penalties for drug trafficking and use. It aims to protect Filipinos from drugs and rehabilitate victims through treatment programs.
4. The National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008 mandates teaching environmental concepts, laws, and conservation practices to
This document summarizes key Philippine laws related to health, environment, and social issues:
1. The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 guarantees access to contraception, fertility control, sexual education and maternal care.
2. The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 aims to limit tobacco advertisements and sponsorships to promote public health. It prohibits smoking in most public places.
3. The Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 imposes penalties for drug trafficking and use. It aims to protect Filipinos from drugs and rehabilitate victims through treatment programs.
4. The National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008 mandates teaching environmental concepts, laws, and conservation practices to
This document summarizes key Philippine laws related to health, environment, and social issues:
1. The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 guarantees access to contraception, fertility control, sexual education and maternal care.
2. The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 aims to limit tobacco advertisements and sponsorships to promote public health. It prohibits smoking in most public places.
3. The Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 imposes penalties for drug trafficking and use. It aims to protect Filipinos from drugs and rehabilitate victims through treatment programs.
4. The National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008 mandates teaching environmental concepts, laws, and conservation practices to
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Health Trends, Issues, and
Concerns (National Level)
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RA 10354) What is Reproductive Health Law or RH Law? • It is a law in the Philippines that guarantees universal access to methods of contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care. What is 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 functions and processes. What is Family Planning? • It is a program that provides information and a means for couple and individuals to have the desired number of children that they can responsibly raise. What is the importance of family planning? • To Mothers • To Children • To Fathers • To Family • To the Community • To the Country and the World What is Responsible Parenthood? • Parents plan and work to meet the goals of their family • They plan the desired number, spacing and timing of their children based on their health status, socio-economic concerns, and religious convictions • Parents respond to the need of the children Parenthood • Generally considered as a natural outcome of marriage. • it is about raising children and supporting their needs financially, morally, and educationally, teaching them values, and giving them love and care • One of the most important duties in our society Parenthood • Means centering on someone else’s needs besides one’s own • Couples should consider the 3 R’s becoming parents: • Reason for wanting a child • Resources needed to raise a child • Responsibilities one has a parent Responsibilities of Parents • Set aside a quantity of time as well as quality time to spend with children. • Learn about age-appropriate development to have realistic expectations. • Teach rules to ensure the health and safety of children • Give love and affection • Teach with a positive attitude Responsibilities of Parents • Teach moral and ethical values • Teach self-discipline and self-control • Provide economic security • Recognize that children have rights and respect those rights • Raise children in a stable and secure family that is free from abuse. Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 • The purpose of RA 9211 is generally to promote a healthful environment. It informs the public of the health risks associated with cigarette and smoking and tobacco use as well as regulate and subsequently limit all tobacco advertisements and sponsorships. Places where smoking is prohibited • Centers of youth activities • Elevators and stairwells; places considered fire hazards • Public and private hospitals, clinics, health centers, nursing homes, and laboratories • Public conveyances and facilities • Shopping malls, movie houses, hotel, restaurants, food preparation areas Important Matters about the Law • Designated smoking areas may be placed in public places but must be in an open space • A visible “Smoking Area” sign must be posted and it must include a warning • Provides minimum age requirements • Selling tobacco is also prohibited within 100 meters away from a school, public playground or other facilities frequented by minors Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165) • The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 is a policy imposed by the government to deal with state’s problem with illegal drugs particularly how it affects the youth. RA 9165 includes: • Fast destruction of dangerous drugs that are seized • Punishment of policemen and law enforcers who delay drug cases • Mandatory drug test for drivers • Random rug tests or students and government and private workers • Compulsory education on dangerous drugs in all school levels Aims of this law • Protect the integrity of all Filipinos from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs • Pursue serious and intensive campaign against the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs • Make sure that people with legitimate medical needs, are not adversely affected by this program Aims of this law • Provide effective mechanisms or measures to re-integrate into society the individuals who have fallen victims to drug abuse through sustainable programs of treatment and rehabilitation. What does this law cover? 1. Introducing a dangerous drug into a person’s body by injection, inhalation, or any other method. 2. Passing a dangerous drug to another. 3. Giving away or selling dangerous drugs 4. Illegal trafficking, delivery, administration, dispensation, manufacture, sale, trading, transportation, distribution, importation, export and possession of any dangerous drug What does this law cover? 5. Trading – transactions involving the illegal trafficking or dangerous drugs using electronic devices. Financier – any person who pays for raises, supplies money for, or underwrites any of the illegal activities under the Dangerous Drugs Act Protector – Any person who knowingly and willfully consents to the violations of the Dangerous Drugs Act 6. Pusher – Any person who sells, trades, administers, dispenses, gives away on whatever terms, or act as a broker in any transaction that violates Dangerous Drugs Act National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008 (RA 9512) • Knowledge on how to conserve, protect, and rehabilitate our forests, mountains, seas, and rivers would help all Filipino citizens to live in a healthful and safe environment. Environmental Education • Environmental concepts and principles • Environmental laws • The state of international and local environment • Local environment best practices • The threats of environmental degradation and its impact on human well-being Environmental Education • The responsibility of the citizenry to the environment • The value of conservation, protection, and rehabilitation of natural resources • The environment in the context of sustainable development Who shall implement? • DepEd • CHED • TESDA • DSWD • DENR • DOST