29 Questions
What are the three objectives of Republic Act No. 7394, the Consumer Act of the Philippines?
Protect the interest of the consumer, promote general welfare, establish standards of business conduct
In what ways does the Consumer Act protect consumers?
By ensuring the quality and safety of products, promoting information dissemination and education, and mandating fair labeling and packaging
What types of products does the Consumer Act cover in terms of quality and safety?
Food, drugs, cosmetics, and devices
What is one form of health service covered under the Consumer Act?
Complementary and alternative medicine
How does the Consumer Act aim to protect people against hazards to health and safety?
By implementing proper labeling and fair packaging for all products being sold
What does Republic Act 8423 (TAMA) aim to improve?
Quality and delivery of traditional and alternative healthcare services
What is the purpose of the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Healthcare (PITAHC)?
To accelerate the development of traditional and alternative healthcare in the country
How many medicinal plants are approved by the Department of Health according to TAMA?
Exactly 10
According to the definition provided, what is reproductive health?
State of physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system
What is the common name for Republic Act 10354?
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act
"Informed Choice" pillar promotes which service according to the Act?
"Informed Choice" and Medical Services both
"Informed Choice" pillar covers which educational provision according to the Act?
"Informed Choice" and Reproductive Health Education both
"Informed Choice" pillar ensures access to which specific services according to the Act?
"Informed Choice" related services including Medical Services and Reproductive Health Education
What percentage of Filipino college graduates admitted to engaging in premarital sex, according to the Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study of 2013 (YAFS-4)?
36.2 percent
What is the main cause of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?
Viral infection
How does HIV spread most commonly?
Unprotected sexual intercourse
What does the Republic Act No. 8504, the Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998, aim to do?
Prevent and control AIDS and HIV
What does the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) usually lack in its early stages?
Symptoms
Which method is NOT a common way for HIV to be transmitted?
Casual physical contact
Which Act promulgates policies and measures for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in the Philippines?
Republic Act No. 8504
What are considered as unlawful acts and are subject to penalties and fines under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002?
Selling, trading, administering, dispensing, delivering, distributing, and transporting drugs only
What may alcohol and tobacco be considered as according to the text?
Gateway drugs
What is the purpose of the Tobacco Regulation Act mentioned in the text?
To provide protection from gateway drugs like alcohol and tobacco
What does Republic Act No. 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, aim to protect citizens from?
Harmful effects of dangerous drugs to their physical and mental well-being
What is the primary effect of alcohol consumption on the central nervous system according to the text?
Affects decision-making skills negatively
What are gateway drugs according to the text?
Drugs that may eventually lead to the abuse of illegal drugs
What is the role of the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) mentioned in the Act?
Establish a comprehensive HIV/AIDS monitoring system
"Gateway drugs" may be considered as windows to what according to the text?
"Windows to unprotected sex"
What is included in the programs for anti-discriminatory acts mentioned in the Act?
Programs for anti-discriminatory acts in the workplace, hospitals, and other public institutions
Learn about the objectives and policies of Republic Act No. 7394, also known as the Consumer Act of the Philippines, and how it aims to protect consumer interests and promote general welfare. Understand the standards of conduct for business and industry and the mandate for information dissemination and education.
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