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What is the primary objective of the Consumer Act of the Philippines (R.A 7394)?
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?
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?
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?
What is the definition of the term 'unconscionable' as used in the Consumer Act?
What is the right granted to consumers by the Consumer Act to ensure health and safety?
What is the right granted to consumers by the Consumer Act to ensure health and safety?
According to the Consumer Act, what does 'protection' refer to?
According to the Consumer Act, what does 'protection' refer to?
What does R.A 7610 aim to protect children against?
What does R.A 7610 aim to protect children against?
What is the primary motivation for employers to engage in contractualization?
What is the primary motivation for employers to engage in contractualization?
What is the most pressing reason for children to work according to the text?
What is the most pressing reason for children to work according to the text?
What is the purpose of the Consumer Act mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Consumer Act mentioned in the text?
What does R.A 7658, issued by DOLE, aim to address?
What does R.A 7658, issued by DOLE, aim to address?
What is the nature of complaints addressed under the Consumer Act mentioned in the text?
What is the nature of complaints addressed under the Consumer Act mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of R.A 7610, also known as the Special Protection of Child against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act?
What is the purpose of R.A 7610, also known as the Special Protection of Child against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act?
What reasons are cited in the text for children being sacrificed at a tender age?
What reasons are cited in the text for children being sacrificed at a tender age?
What does 'Endo' refer to in the context of labor contractualization?
What does 'Endo' refer to in the context of labor contractualization?
What is the purpose of Republic Act 7658 issued by DOLE?
What is the purpose of Republic Act 7658 issued by DOLE?
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Consumer Act Objective
Consumer Act Objective
Promoting ethical business practices and protecting consumers.
Unfair Sales Act
Unfair Sales Act
Not an objective of the Consumer Act; promotes fair practices.
Provision (Consumer Act)
Provision (Consumer Act)
Supplying something for use (e.g., a product).
Unconscionable
Unconscionable
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Consumer Right to Safety
Consumer Right to Safety
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Protection (Consumer Act)
Protection (Consumer Act)
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R.A 7610 Goal
R.A 7610 Goal
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Employer Contractualization Motive
Employer Contractualization Motive
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Child Labor Reason (primary)
Child Labor Reason (primary)
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Consumer Act Purpose
Consumer Act Purpose
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R.A 7658 Focus
R.A 7658 Focus
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Consumer Act Complaint Nature
Consumer Act Complaint Nature
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R.A 7610 Purpose
R.A 7610 Purpose
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Child Sacrifice Reasons
Child Sacrifice Reasons
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Endo (Labor)
Endo (Labor)
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R.A 7658 Purpose (DOLE)
R.A 7658 Purpose (DOLE)
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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.
