R.A 7394 Quiz and Flashcards: Consumer Act of the Philippines

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What is the primary objective of the Consumer Act of the Philippines (R.A 7394)?

Enforcing strict regulations for businesses

Promoting ethical business practices and protecting consumers (correct)

Developing economic policies for consumer welfare

Establishing standards of conduct for consumers

Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives of the Consumer Act?

Provision of information and education to facilitate sound choice

Involvement of consumer representatives in policy formulation

Protection against hazards to health and safety

Promotion of unfair sales acts and practices (correct)

What does the term 'provision' mean in the context of the Consumer Act?

Purchasing goods and services for personal use

Giving an appearance different from the true one

Developing economic policies for consumer welfare

Supplying something for use (correct)

What is the definition of the term 'unconscionable' as used in the Consumer Act?

Not right or reasonable Signup and view all the answers

What is the right granted to consumers by the Consumer Act to ensure health and safety?

Right to safety Signup and view all the answers

According to the Consumer Act, what does 'protection' refer to?

The action of protecting someone or something Signup and view all the answers

What does R.A 7610 aim to protect children against?

Child labor exploitation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation for employers to engage in contractualization?

Reducing business cost Signup and view all the answers

What is the most pressing reason for children to work according to the text?

Poverty Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Consumer Act mentioned in the text?

To protect consumers' interests Signup and view all the answers

What does R.A 7658, issued by DOLE, aim to address?

Labor-only contracting Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of complaints addressed under the Consumer Act mentioned in the text?

Concerns regarding consumer products or services Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of R.A 7610, also known as the Special Protection of Child against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act?

To protect children against abuse and exploitation Signup and view all the answers

What reasons are cited in the text for children being sacrificed at a tender age?

Need to help pay debts and support the family Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Endo' refer to in the context of labor contractualization?

End of employment contracts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Republic Act 7658 issued by DOLE?

Addressing labor-only contracting Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Consumer Act of the Philippines (R.A 7394)

The primary objective is to protect the interests of consumers and provide them with adequate protection.
The term 'provision' refers to a clause or section in a contract or agreement.
'Unconscionable' refers to an act or practice that is grossly unfair or oppressive to consumers.
The right granted to consumers is to ensure their health and safety.
'Protection' refers to the defense of consumers against deceptive, unfair, or unconscionable sales acts or practices.

Child Protection

R.A 7610 aims to protect children against abuse, exploitation, and discrimination.
The primary reason children work is poverty.
R.A 7610 is also known as the Special Protection of Child against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.

Labor Contractualization

The primary motivation for employers to engage in contractualization is to avoid giving workers regular employment status and benefits.
'Endo' refers to the practice of hiring workers on a contractual or temporary basis to avoid giving them regular employment status.

Republic Act 7658

Issued by DOLE, aims to address the issue of labor contractualization.
The purpose of R.A 7658 is to prohibit the practice of hiring workers on a contractual or temporary basis to avoid giving them regular employment status.

Complaints under the Consumer Act

The nature of complaints addressed under the Consumer Act are related to deceptive, unfair, or unconscionable sales acts or practices.

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Test your knowledge of the Consumer Act of the Philippines (R.A 7394) which aims to promote ethical business practices and protect consumers. Explore the policy of the State to safeguard consumer interests and establish standards for business conduct.