HEALTH TRENDS,

ISSUES, &
CONCERNS
National Level
QUARTER CONTENT PREVIEW
This quarter discusses several laws that will
help protect people’s health. The Philippine
laws aim to safeguard not only the health of
the people but also to protect their rights.
In the course of exploring this quarter, you
will know more about our existing laws
related to health trends, issues and concerns.
QUARTER CONTENT PREVIEW
In addition, you will also learn to apply
appropriate practices, life skills, personal
responsibility, and follow laws that may help
you protect your health and others’ health as
well.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
01 02 03
Responsible Parenthood
Comprehensive
and Reproductive Tobacco Regulation Act
Dangerous Act of 2002
Health Act of 2012 (RA of 2003 (RA 9211)
(RA 9165)
10354)

04 05 06
National Environmental Traditional and
Consumer Act of the Awareness and Alternative Medicine
Philippines (RA 7394) Education Act of 2008 Act (TAMA) of 1997 (RA
(RA 9512) 8423)
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
07 08 09
The Philippine AIDS
National Blood Service Seat Belts Use Act of
Prevention and Control
Act of 1994 (RA 7719) 1999 (RA 8750)
Act of 1998 (RA 8504)

10 11
Cybercrime Prevention Anti-Child Pornography
Act of 2012 (RA 10175) Act of 2009 (RA 9775)
Tobacco Regulation
Act of 2003
RA 9211
 ● Is an act regulating the packaging, use,
distribution, and advertisement of tobacco
products and for other purposes.

● The govt shall impose a balanced policy whereby

the use, sale, and advertisement of tobacco
products shall be regulated in order to
promote a healthy environment and protect the
citizens from the hazards of the tobacco smoke

Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (RA 9211)

 What places are included in the smoking ban?

Section 5. Smoking Ban in Public Places. Smoking

shall be absolutely prohibited in:

1. Centers of youth activity such as playschools,

preparatory schools, elementary & high schools,
colleges & universities, youth hostels, and
recreational facilities.

Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (RA 9211)

 Under this law, the State shall defend the ff;

2. Elevators & Stairways

3. Locations in which fire hazards are present,

including gas stations and storage areas for
flammable liquids, gas explosives, or combustible
materials

Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (RA 9211)

 Under this law, the State shall defend the ff;

4. Within the building & premises of;

a. public and private hospitals

b. medical clinics
c. dental clinics
d. optical centers
e. health centers
f. nursing homes
g. dispensaries
h. laboratories

Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (RA 9211)

 Under this law, the State shall defend the ff;

5. Public conveyances like jeeps, buses, taxis,

and tricycles

6. Food preparation areas like kitchen

Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (RA 9211)

What does RA 9211 provide with regard to
minors?
This law does not allow minor to sell,
distribute, and purchase cigarette or any tobacco
product. To protect school children or students,
sale and distribution of tobacco products is
prohibited within one hundred meters from any
point of the perimeter of a school, playground,
or other facility frequented by minors.
What are the warning written in the package of
tobacco products?
1. “GOVERNMENT WARNING.Cigarette smoking is
dangerous to your health”
2. “GOVERNMENT WARNING. Cigarettes are addictive”

3. “GOVERNMENT WARNING. Tobacco smoke can harm

your children”

4. “GOVERNMENT WARNING. Smoking kills”

Activity 2.1: Think & Share

What do you think are the benefits of

putting the warning signs in the
package of tobacco products?
Activity 2.2: Think & Apply
A couple with nine children insisted on
having as many children as they want because
these are blessings from God, according to
them. As a responsible parenthood advocate
what would you do to make them realize that
parents should bring forth to the world only
those children whom they can raise in a truly
humane way?
"Do not conform to the
pattern of this world, but
be transformed by the
renewing of your mind. Then
you will be able to test
and approve what God’s will
is—his good, pleasing and
perfect will."
ROMANS 12:2