RA 7394 Flashcards
Consumer Act of the PH
Republic Act No. 7394
Consumer Act of the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8423
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997
Republic Act No. 10354
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012
shall be given primacy to ensure the health of the mother and child.
Informed Choice
shall promote and provide unbiased information and access to these services.
Informed Choice
provision for the integration of reproductive health and sexuality education in schools
Informed Choice
recognizes that abortion is illegal and punishable by law.
Respect for Life
Mothers who are identified to have aborted an unborn child will be served with post-abortive treatment and counseling in a humane, nonjudgmental, and compassionate manner.
Respect for Life
Reproductive healthcare, information, and supplies shall be made available most especially to poor beneficiaries.
Birth Control
The Act also states that the government must respect the citizen’s individual preferences and choices of family planning method.
Birth Control
Couples determine their ideal family size.
Responsible Parenthood
the government shall equip each parent with needed information in all aspects of family life, reproductive health, and this pillar.
Responsible Parenthood
Republic Act No. 8504
Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998
Republic Act No. 9165
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
Republic Act No. 9211
Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
Republic Act No. 10175
Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
Republic Act No. 9775
Anti- Child Pornography Act of 2009
Republic Act No. 8949
Anti-Hazing Law
Republic Act No. 7719
National Blood Services Act of 1994
Republic Act No. 9512
National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
Republic Act No. 8750
Seat Belts Use Act of 1999
Republic Act No. 10586
Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Law
protects the interests of the consumer
Republic Act No. 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines)
promotes his general welfare
Republic Act No. 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines)
establish the standards of conduct for business and industry
Republic Act No. 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines)
Objectives of RA No. 7394:
- protection against hazards to health and safety
- protection against deceptive, unfair, and unconscionable sales acts and practices
- provision of information and education to facilitate sound choice and the proper exercise of rights by the consumer
- provision of adequate rights and means of redress - – involvement of consumer representatives in the formulation of social and
economic policies
improvement of the quality and delivery of health care services
Republic Act No. 8423 [ Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997 ]
development of traditional and alternative health care
Republic Act No. 8423 [ Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997 ]
integration into the national health care delivery system
Republic Act No. 8423 [ Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997 ]
universal access to methods on contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care.
Republic Act No. 10354 (Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012)
“policies and prescribing measures for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in the Philippines, instituting a nationwide HIV/AIDS information and educational program, establishing a comprehensive HIV/AIDS monitoring system, strengthening the Philippine National AIDS Council, and for other purposes” (PNAC).
Republic Act No. 8504 (Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998)
education and information dissemination in various institutions and agencies,
Republic Act No. 8504 (Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998)
safe practice and procedures (testing, screening, and counseling) in health organizations and associations
Republic Act No. 8504 (Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998)
monitoring of cases with confidentiality,
Republic Act No. 8504 (Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998)
programs for anti-discriminatory acts (in the workplace, hospitals, and other public institutions).
Republic Act No. 8504 (Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998)
protects from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs to their physical and mental well-being.
Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002)
protects people from the sale, use, and advertisements of hazardous tobacco products.
Republic Act No. 9211 (Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003)
promotes the right to health and instills health consciousness among them.
Republic Act No. 9211 (Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003)
defines the crime of child pornography.
Republic Act No. 9775 (Anti- Child Pornography Act of 2009)
Recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, psychological and social well-being.
Republic Act No. 9775 (Anti- Child Pornography Act of 2009)
guarantees the fundamental rights of every child from all forms of neglect, cruelty and other conditions prejudicial to his/her development,
Republic Act No. 9775 (Anti- Child Pornography Act of 2009)
protects every child from all forms of exploitation and abuse including, but not limited to: the use of a child in pornographic performances and materials; and the inducement or coercion of a child to engage or be involved in pornography through whatever means.
Republic Act No. 9775 (Anti- Child Pornography Act of 2009)
penalizes those who will go too far during initiation rites of social groups (fraternities or sororities) wherein the “applicant” is subjected to severe physical and emotional pain and suffering.
Republic Act No. 8949 (Anti-Hazing Law)
promote and encourage voluntary blood donation by the citizenry,
Republic Act No. 7719 (National Blood Services Act of 1994)
provide for adequate, safe, and affordable and equitable distribution of blood and blood products.
Republic Act No. 7719 (National Blood Services Act of 1994)
This Act promotes environmental awareness through environmental education.
Republic Act No. 9512 (National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008)
Various educational agencies, DSWD, DOST, and DENR shall integrate environmental education 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).
Republic Act No. 9512 (National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008)
aims to secure and safeguard passengers and drivers of motor vehicles from injuries and other effects of vehicular accidents.
Republic Act No. 8750 (Seat Belts Use Act of 1999)
includes the mandatory wearing of seatbelts by the driver and front seat passengers of any running motor vehicle.
Republic Act No. 8750 (Seat Belts Use Act of 1999)
prohibits children from sitting in the front seat of any motor vehicle.
Republic Act No. 8750 (Seat Belts Use Act of 1999)
penalizes those who will be caught driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and other similar substances
Republic Act No. 10586 (Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Law)
