CHN Laws Flashcards
Title: Primary Health Care
Authored By: Ferdinand E. Marcos
Year Enacted: 1979
LOI 949
develop health and implement programs among communities, especially those living in rural areas by having primary health care (PHC) as a strategy
LOI 949
Title: Local Government Code of 1991
Authored By: Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr.
Year Enacted: 1991
RA 7160
give power and responsibilities from the national government to local government units to manage their own local affairs to efficiently improve their own communities
RA 7160
Title: Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992
Authored By: Edgardo Engara
Year Enacted: 1992
RA 7600
Newborns are placed in the same room as their mothers immediately after birth which allow mothers to feed their newborns.
RA 7600
Title: Revitalization of the Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (MBFHI) in Health Facilities with Maternity and Newborn Care Services
Authored By: Department of Health
Year Enacted: 2007
Administrative Order No. 2007-0026
hospitals create a supportive environment for mothers to breastfeed their babies by following the MBFHI guidelines which includes breastfeeding from birth, rooming-in, and promoting health education among mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding.
Administrative Order No. 2007-0026
Title: Providing for Compulsory Basic Immunization for Infants and Children Below Eight Years of Age
Authored By: Ferdinand E. Marcos
Year Enacted: 1976
PD 996
safeguard the health of the children from preventable diseases
PD 996
Title: Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009
Authored By: Pia Cayetano
Year Enacted: 2009
RA 10028
establish lactation stations in workplaces and public places
RA 10028
Title: Philippine Milk Code of 1986
Authored By: Corazon Aquino
Year Enacted: 1986
EO 51
promote breastfeeding as best nutrition for infants by limiting the promotion of breastmilk substitutes like formula milk.
EO 51
Title: Newborn Screening Act of 2004
Authored By: Pia Cayetano
Year Enacted: 2004
RA 9288