PH Health Law - Republic Acts (Health 10)

It is a law which guarantees universal access to methods contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care

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 function.

allowed by catholic church

use of contraceptive devices or medicines which is being promoted by the RA 10354.

Requires the mandatory compliance by motorists of private and public vehicles to use seatbelt devices.

It is an omnibus law regulating smoking in public places, tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship and sales restrictions.

• To promote a healthful environment. And inform the public about the bad effects of this tobacco.

• To protect the youth from being initiated to cigarette smoking and tobacco use by prohibiting the sale of the products to minors.

A policy imposed by the government to deal with the state’s problem with illegal drugs, particularly how it affects the youth

• Make sure that people with legitimate medical needs are not adversely affected by this program

• Provide effective mechanisms or measures to re-integrate into society.

Promote public awareness about the following issues related to HIV/AIDS

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is a condition characterized by a combination of signs and symptoms caused by HIV contracted from another person.

a virus infection that attacks the body’s immune system.

An act promoting voluntary blood donation, providing for an adequate supply of safe blood, regulating blood banks and providing penalties for violations.

Articulates that the state shall promote national awareness of the role of natural resources in economic growth and the importance of environmental conservation and ecological balance towards sustained national development.

With the exponential growth of population in the country and the world, resources are being more used more rabidly.

Mobilizes all sectors of the community to participate in mechanisms for voluntary and non-profit collection of blood.

Learn about age-appropriate development to have realistic expectations.

Driver and front seat passengers while inside a running vehicle should always use seat belts

The penalty ranges from 6 months for possession of drug paraphernalia to life sentence or even death sentence.