Republic Act No.

7394 or the aims to protect people against hazards to health and safety, and deceptive and unfair sales
Consumer Act of the Philippines acts and practices. In this light, the policy mandates for information dissemination and
education to facilitate sound choice and proper exercise of rights by the consumer. The
Consumer Act also covers the quality and safety of different products like food, drugs,
cosmetics, and devices. The policy also promotes the protection of citizens against
hazardous substances that may be in sale. Hence, proper labeling and fair packaging shall
be required for all the products being sold.
Consumer Act, Republic Act provides for the improvement of quality and delivery of healthcare services in the country
8423 or the Traditional and through the development of traditional and alternative healthcare and its integration into
Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 the national healthcare system. States that there are more than 2000 available medicinal
(TAMA) plants in the country, but only 10 are approved by the Department of Health.
Philippine Institute of Traditional to accelerate the development of identifies medicinal plants in the country.
and Alternative Healthcare
(PITAHC)
is defined as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the
Reproductive Health reproductive system, at all stages of life. Reproductive health is crucial for it paves the way
for your social and economic development. Furthermore, it has also a great influence in the
health of the next generation. The health of newborn children will be dependent on the
health of the parents, particularly the mother.
RA 10354 or most commonly To aid the reproductive health needs of the citizens, the government mandated this act.
known as the Responsible
Parenthood and Reproductive
Health Act
The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act builds it foundation on four pillars
Informed Choice As stated in the Act, effective and quality reproductive healthcare services, which are
ethically and medically safe, legal, accessible, and affordable, shall be given primacy to
ensure the health of the mother and child. Also, the government shall promote and provide
unbiased information and access to these services. This pillar also covers the provision for
the integration of reproductive health and sexuality education in schools, and other
educational settings.
Respect for Life The Act recognizes that abortion is illegal and punishable by law. However, mothers will
be identified to have aborted an unborn child will be served with post-abortive treatment
and counseling in a humane, nonjudgmental, and compassionate manner.
Birth Control Reproductive healthcare, information, and supplies shall be made available most especially
to poor beneficiaries. However, the Act provisions also that the government must respect
the citizen’s individual preferences and choices of family planning method.
Responsible Parenthood Couples determine their ideal family size. In addition, the government shall equip each
parent with needed information in all aspects of family life, reproductive health, and this
pillar.
Acquired Immunodeficiency is caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which usually does not have symptoms
Syndrome or AIDS in its early stages. “Initially, people with HIV were diagnosed as having AIDS only when
they developed blood infections, the cancer known as Kaposi’s sarcoma, or any of the 21
other indicator diseases
Republic Act No. 8504 or the The Act promulgates “policies and prescribing measures for the prevention and control of
Philippine AIDS Prevention and HIV/AIDS in the Philippines, instituting a nationwide HIV/AIDS information and
Control Act of 1998 educational program, establishing a comprehensive HIV/AIDS monitoring system,
strengthening the Philippine National AIDS Council, and for other purposes” (PNAC).
Gateway drugs may be considered as windows to unprotected sex. Alcohol and tobacco are gateway drugs.
When alcohol is consumed, the central nervous system is affected. Thus, a person is more
vulnerable to doing dangerous acts because of depressed decision-making skills.
Republic Act No. 9165 or the protects citizens from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs to their physical and mental
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs well-being. According to the policy, here are some which are considered as unlawful acts
Act of 2002 and are subject to penalties and fines.
a. Importing of dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals
(narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances)
b. Selling, trading, administering, dispensing, delivering, distributing, and transporting
dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals
 c. Maintaining a drug den, drive, or resort
d. Manufacturing of dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals
e. Manufacturing or delivery of equipment, instrument, apparatus, or other paraphernalia
for dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals
f. Possessing dangerous drugs, equipment, instrument, apparatus, or other paraphernalia
g. Possessing dangerous drugs during parties, social gatherings or meetings
h. Cultivating or culturing plants classified as dangerous drugs or sources of such
i. Unnecessary prescribing dangerous drugs
Republic Act No. 9211 or the Protects people from the sale, use, and advertisements of hazardous tobacco products. The
Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 Act absolutely bans smoking in public places, most especially in centers of youth activities,
elevators and stairwells, fire-hazardous places, within public and private hospitals and
medical clinics, airport and other terminals, and food preparation areas. In this light, a
designated smoking and non-smoking area should be utilized.
Social Health
With the advancement of technology, there are various platforms where you may express
Cybercrime yourself. This diversity may do both good and harm to you. “Cyber refers to a computer or
a computer network, the electronic medium in which online communication takes place”.
Thus, cybercrime is simply any crime committed in cyberspace.
Republic Act No. 10175 or the The law mandates the prohibition of cybersex, child pornography, unsolicited commercial
Cybercrime Prevention Act of communications, and computer-related identity theft.
2012
refers to any representation, whether visual, audio, or written combination thereof, by
Child Pornography electronic, mechanical, digital, optical, magnetic or any other means, of child engaged or
involved in real or simulated explicit sexual activities” (Official Gazette, 2009). In
addition, it is also important to note how the Act defines a “child”.
Republic Act No. 9775 or the defines the crime of child pornography.
Anti- Child Pornography Act of
2009
Fraternities and sororities, gangs, and social groups are starting to become more and more
Hazing identified and publicized. Because of their “alleged” prestige and prime, more teens are
encouraged to be a part of them. For some of these groups, hazing may be an option to test
an “applicant’s” willingness and commitment. On the other hand, hazing is very
dangerous, and proven to have killed many lives.
Republic Act No. 8949 or the The Act penalizes those who will go too far during initiation rites wherein the “applicant”
Anti-Hazing Law is subjected to severe physical and emotional pain and suffering
Being proactive citizens of the country, you must willingly help others in ways that will
Blood Donation not harm you. One of the emerging forms of voluntary service is blood donation.

Republic Act No. 7719 or the aims to promote and encourage voluntary blood donation by the citizenry, provide for
National Blood Services Act of adequate, safe and affordable and equitable distribution of blood and blood products.
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Blood Services Network
1. National Council for Blood Services and its various committees - It serves as the governing body of the network and is
responsible for the approval of various policies on blood services.
2. Philippine National Blood Services - Under its Blood Centers, it works on the recruitment, retention, and care of
voluntary blood donors, collection of blood from qualified donors, testing of units of blood for infectious diseases, and
the like.
3. Authorized Blood Collection Units and Facilities
4. Private and Public Hospital Blood Banks and Blood Stations
5. Non-Hospital Health Facilities
6. National Reference Laboratories for Immunology and Immunohematology
Safety in the Environment
With the exponential growth in population, more resources are being demanded and
Pollution supplied to the people. However, people do not manage these resources properly. Thus,
pollution arises.
Republic Act No. 9512 or the This Act promotes environmental awareness through environmental education. Various
National Environmental educational agencies, DSWD, DOST, and DENR shall integrate environmental education
Awareness and Education Act of
2008
Road Safety
Republic Act No 8750 or the Seat
Belts Use Act of 1999
Republic Act No. 10586 or the
Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving
Law
in their curricula. It shall encompass the concepts and principles, laws, international and
national best practices, threats of degradation and its impacts to human well-being,
responsibilities of humans in conservation, protection and rehabilitation of resources, and
sustainable development through the environment. In addition, environmental education
shall also be part of the National Service Training Program (NSTP).
Road accidents are one of the most frequent causes of death among Filipinos. To respond
to this alarming situation, citizens are protected by law through these Republic Acts.
aims to secure and safeguard passengers and drivers of motor vehicles from injuries and
other effects of vehicular accidents. The policy includes the mandatory wearing of seatbelts
by the driver and front seat passengers of any running motor vehicle. The Act also
prohibits children from sitting in the front seat of any motor vehicle.
also penalizes those who will be caught driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and
other similar substances.