HL1 - Consumer Act of the Philippines

Question 1

It is the one who purchases the product for their own needs and uses or consumes it.

Answer 1

Consumer

Question 2

It is designed to prevent business that engage in fraud or specified unfair practices from gaining an advantage over competitors and provide additional protection for the weak and those unable to take care of themselves.

Answer 2

Consumer Act of the Philippines, R.A 7394

Question 3

What are the three objectives of R.A 7394?

Answer 3

1. Protect the interest of the customer.
2. Promote their general welfare.
3. Establish standards of conduct for business and industry.

Question 4

What are the consumer rights?

Answer 4

1. Right to basic needs
2. Right to safety
3. Right to be informed
4. Right to choose
5. Right to be heard
6. Right to redress
7. Right to have a consumer education
8. Right to be in a healthy environment

Question 5

This law aims to enhance the quality and delivery of healthcare services in the Philippines by integrating traditional and alternative healthcare methods.

Answer 5

Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997, R.A 8423

Question 6

What is the PITAHC?

Answer 6

Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care

Question 7

Give examples of herbal medicines approved by the DOH.

Answer 7

1. Acapulco
2. Ampalaya
3. Lagundi
4. Bawang
5. Bayabas
6. Sambong
7. Niyug-niyogan
8. Tsaang-gubat
9. Yerba Buena
10. Ulasimang Bato

Question 8

It encompasses various health practices, including manual treatments, spiritual therapies, and medicines derived from plants, animals, minerals, used to cure, diagnose, and prevent illnesses.

Answer 8

Traditional Medicine

Question 9

What are the three forms of traditional medicine?

Answer 9

1. Indigenous Traditional Medicine
2. Herbal Medicine
3. Traditional Chinese Medicine

Question 10

What are the forms of alternative medicine?

Answer 10

1. Acupuncture
2. Reflexology
3. Massage Therapy
4. Meditation