Philippine Health Laws (1) Flashcards
What is a Republic Act?
An act passed by the Congress of the Philippines, while the form of government is Republican government.
What does Republic Act 349 legalize?
The use of human organs for surgical, medical and scientific purposes.
What does Republic Act 1054 require from employers?
To furnish free emergency, medical and dental assistance to employees and laborers.
What is the purpose of Republic Act 1080?
Civil Service Eligibility.
What does Republic Act 1082 establish?
The Rural Health Unit Act.
What does Republic Act 1136 recognize?
The Division of Tuberculosis in the Department of Health (DOH).
What tax is addressed in Republic Act 1612?
Privilege Tax/Professional tax/omnibus tax should be paid by January 31 of each year.
What does Republic Act 1891 strengthen?
Health and Dental services in rural areas.
What is the focus of Republic Act 2382?
The Philippine Medical Act which regulates the practice of medicine in the Philippines.
What does Republic Act 2644 pertain to?
The Philippine Midwifery Act.
What is the purpose of Republic Act 3573?
Law on reporting of Communicable Diseases.
What does Republic Act 4073 liberalize?
The treatment of Leprosy.
What does Republic Act 4226 require?
All hospitals to be licensed before they can operate.
What qualifications does Republic Act 5181 prescribe?
Permanent residence and reciprocity as qualifications for any examination or registration for the practice of any profession in the Philippines.
What does Republic Act 5821 regulate?
The Pharmacy Act.
What does Republic Act 5901 mandate?
40 hours work for hospital workers.
What is established by Republic Act 6111?
The Medicare Act.
What does Republic Act 6365 create?
A National Policy on Population and the Commission on Population.
What is the focus of Republic Act 6425?
The Dangerous Drug Act of 1992.
Act to standardize the examination and registration fees charged by the
National Boards, and for other purposes.
Republic Act 6511
Generics Act of 1988
Republic Act 6675
Generics Act of 1988
Republic Act 6675
Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees
Republic Act 6713
Act strengthening the prohibition on discrimination against women with
respect to terms and condition of employment
Republic Act 6725
Act strengthening the prohibition on discrimination against women with
respect to terms and condition of employment
Republic Act 6725
Wage Rationalization Act
Republic Act 6727
Wage Rationalization Act
Republic Act 6727
Standardized the salaries
Republic Act 6758
Standardized the salaries
Republic Act 6758
Majority age is 18 years old
Republic Act 6809
Majority age is 18 years old
Republic Act 6809
Local Gover-
nment Code
Republic Act 7160
Local Gover-
nment Code
Republic Act 7160
Philippine Nur-
sing Act of 1991
Republic Act 7164
Philippine Nur-
sing Act of 1991
Republic Act 7164
Law that govern
organ donation
Republic Act 7170
Law that govern
organ donation
Republic Act 7170
Women in deve-
lopment nation building
Republic Act 7192
Women in deve-
lopment nation building
Republic Act 7192
Magna Carta of
Disabled Persons
Republic Act 7277
Magna Carta of
Disabled Persons
Republic Act 7277
The Magna Carta
of public Health Workers
Republic Act 7305
The Magna Carta
of public Health Workers
Republic Act 7305
Philippine Midw-
ifery Act of 1992
Republic Act 7392
Philippine Midw-
ifery Act of 1992
Republic Act 7392
Senior Citizen
Act
Republic Act 7432
Senior Citizen
Act
Republic Act 7432
Rooming In and
Breastfeeding Act of 1992
Republic Act 7600
Rooming In and
Breastfeeding Act of 1992
Republic Act 7600
Special prote-
ction of children against abuse, exploi-
tation and discriminationact
Republic Act 7610
Special prote-
ction of children against abuse, exploi-
tation and discriminationact
Republic Act 7610
Drug
Education Law
Republic Act 7624
Drug
Education Law
Republic Act 7624
An act prohi-
biting the employment of children
below 15 years of age
Republic Act 7658
An act prohi-
biting the employment of children
below 15 years of age
Republic Act 7658
National Blood Service Act of
1994
Republic Act
7719
National Blood Service Act of
1994
Republic Act
7719
National
Health Insurance Act of 1995
Republic Act 7875
National
Health Insurance Act of 1995
Republic Act 7875
Senior Citizen
Center of every Barangay
Republic Act 7876
Senior Citizen
Center of every Barangay
Republic Act 7876
Anti-sexual
harassment Act of 1995
Republic Act 7877
Anti-sexual
harassment Act of 1995
Republic Act 7877
Barangay Health
workers Benefits and Incentives Act of
1992
Republic Act 7883
Barangay Health
workers Benefits and Incentives Act of
1992
Republic Act 7883
Migrant Workers
and overseas Filipino Act of 1995
Republic Act 8042
Migrant Workers
and overseas Filipino Act of 1995
Republic Act 8042
Asin Law
Republic Act 8172
Asin Law
Republic Act 8172
Paternity Leave
Act of 1995
Republic Act 8187
Paternity Leave
Act of 1995
Republic Act 8187
Special Law on
Counterfeit Drugs
Republic Act 8203