Health Trends, Issues, and

Concerns (National Level)

 Responsible Parenthood and
Reproductive Health Act of 2012
(RA 10354)
What is Reproductive Health Law or RH
Law?
• It is a law in the Philippines that guarantees universal access
to methods of contraception, fertility control, sexual
education, and maternal care.
What is Reproductive Health?
• It refers to the state of complete physical, mental, and social
well-being and not merely the absence of disease relating to
the reproductive system and to its functions and processes.
What is Family Planning?
• It is a program that provides information and a means for
couple and individuals to have the desired number of children
that they can responsibly raise.
What is the importance of family
planning?
• To Mothers
• To Children
• To Fathers
• To Family
• To the Community
• To the Country and the World
What is Responsible Parenthood?
• Parents plan and work to meet the goals of their family
• They plan the desired number, spacing and timing of their
children based on their health status, socio-economic
concerns, and religious convictions
• Parents respond to the need of the children
Parenthood
• Generally considered as a natural outcome of marriage.
• it is about raising children and supporting their needs
financially, morally, and educationally, teaching them values,
and giving them love and care
• One of the most important duties in our society
Parenthood
• Means centering on someone else’s needs besides one’s own
• Couples should consider the 3 R’s becoming parents:
• Reason for wanting a child
• Resources needed to raise a child
• Responsibilities one has a parent
Responsibilities of Parents
• Set aside a quantity of time as well as quality time to spend with children.
• Learn about age-appropriate development to have realistic expectations.
• Teach rules to ensure the health and safety of children
• Give love and affection
• Teach with a positive attitude
Responsibilities of Parents
• Teach moral and ethical values
• Teach self-discipline and self-control
• Provide economic security
• Recognize that children have rights and respect those rights
• Raise children in a stable and secure family that is free from abuse.
Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
• The purpose of RA 9211 is generally to promote a healthful
environment. It informs the public of the health risks
associated with cigarette and smoking and tobacco use as well
as regulate and subsequently limit all tobacco advertisements
and sponsorships.
Places where smoking is prohibited
• Centers of youth activities
• Elevators and stairwells; places considered fire hazards
• Public and private hospitals, clinics, health centers, nursing homes, and
laboratories
• Public conveyances and facilities
• Shopping malls, movie houses, hotel, restaurants, food preparation areas
Important Matters about the Law
• Designated smoking areas may be placed in public places but must be in an
open space
• A visible “Smoking Area” sign must be posted and it must include a warning
• Provides minimum age requirements
• Selling tobacco is also prohibited within 100 meters away from a school,
public playground or other facilities frequented by minors
Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165)
• The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 is a policy
imposed by the government to deal with state’s problem with
illegal drugs particularly how it affects the youth.
RA 9165 includes:
• Fast destruction of dangerous drugs that are seized
• Punishment of policemen and law enforcers who delay drug cases
• Mandatory drug test for drivers
• Random rug tests or students and government and private workers
• Compulsory education on dangerous drugs in all school levels
Aims of this law
• Protect the integrity of all Filipinos from the harmful effects of
dangerous drugs
• Pursue serious and intensive campaign against the trafficking and
use of dangerous drugs
• Make sure that people with legitimate medical needs, are not
adversely affected by this program
Aims of this law
• Provide effective mechanisms or measures to re-integrate into
society the individuals who have fallen victims to drug abuse
through sustainable programs of treatment and rehabilitation.
What does this law cover?
1. Introducing a dangerous drug into a person’s body by injection, inhalation,
or any other method.
2. Passing a dangerous drug to another.
3. Giving away or selling dangerous drugs
4. Illegal trafficking, delivery, administration, dispensation, manufacture, sale,
trading, transportation, distribution, importation, export and possession of
any dangerous drug
What does this law cover?
5. Trading – transactions involving the illegal trafficking or dangerous drugs
using electronic devices.
Financier – any person who pays for raises, supplies money for, or
underwrites any of the illegal activities under the Dangerous Drugs Act
Protector – Any person who knowingly and willfully consents to the
violations of the Dangerous Drugs Act
6. Pusher – Any person who sells, trades, administers, dispenses, gives away
on whatever terms, or act as a broker in any transaction that violates
Dangerous Drugs Act
National Environmental Awareness and
Education Act of 2008 (RA 9512)
• Knowledge on how to conserve, protect, and rehabilitate our
forests, mountains, seas, and rivers would help all Filipino
citizens to live in a healthful and safe environment.
Environmental Education
• Environmental concepts and principles
• Environmental laws
• The state of international and local environment
• Local environment best practices
• The threats of environmental degradation and its impact on human
well-being
Environmental Education
• The responsibility of the citizenry to the environment
• The value of conservation, protection, and rehabilitation of
natural resources
• The environment in the context of sustainable development
Who shall implement?
• DepEd
• CHED
• TESDA
• DSWD
• DENR
• DOST