Executive Orders and Milk Code Overview

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What is the main purpose of Executive Order No. 51?

To establish collective bargaining rights for government workers.

To promote safe nutrition for infants and ensure proper use of breastmilk substitutes. (correct)

To develop a national drug policy.

To regulate the marketing of digital products.

Which Letter of Instruction discusses the inclusion of family planning in medical curricula?

Letter of Instruction No. 1000

Letter of Instruction No. 47 (correct)

Letter of Instruction No. 949

Letter of Instruction No. 500

What topic does Presidential Decree No. 996 address?

Basic immunization for children. (correct)

Compulsory garbage disposal methods.

Regulations on marriage licenses.

Creation of a national drug policy.

What does Presidential Decree No. 825 enforce?

Penalties for improper garbage disposal. Signup and view all the answers

Which Executive Order is related to the bargaining rights of government workers?

Executive Order No. 180 Signup and view all the answers

What initiative was introduced through Letter of Instruction No. 1000?

Preference in hiring for accredited professional organizations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Presidential Decree No. 856?

Establishing the Code on Sanitation. Signup and view all the answers

Which order was issued to give guidelines to a previous decree?

Letter of Instruction No. 47 Signup and view all the answers

Which Presidential Decree limits the number of children eligible for tax exemption to four?

Presidential Decree No. 69 Signup and view all the answers

What does Presidential Decree No. 148 primarily address?

Privileges of working women and child labor Signup and view all the answers

Which Presidential Decree requires self-employed persons to have compulsory membership in the SSS?

Presidential Decree No. 1636 Signup and view all the answers

What benefit does Presidential Decree No. 1519 provide?

Healthcare benefits for all government employees Signup and view all the answers

Which law expands the role of Public Health Midwives according to the content?

Presidential Decree No. 568 Signup and view all the answers

Which decree declares April 21 and May 19 as National Immunization Day?

Presidential Decree No. 147 Signup and view all the answers

Which Presidential Decree includes provisions for an Employee Compensation and Insurance Fund?

Presidential Decree No. 626 Signup and view all the answers

What is addressed by Presidential Decree No. 46?

Public official gift restrictions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Executive Orders

Executive orders are issued by the executive branch to implement constitutional or statutory mandates.
Executive Order No. 51: Known as The Milk Code, aims to protect and promote breastfeeding while ensuring appropriate use of milk substitutes.
Executive Order No. 180: Addresses collective bargaining rights for government workers.
Executive Order No. 174: Establishes a National Drug Policy focusing on accessibility, affordability, and quality of medications.
Executive Order No. 209: Enacts the Family Code to govern family relations.
Executive Order No. 857: Mandates remittance of dollars to ensure economic stability.

Letters of Instruction

Letters of Instruction serve as guidance for previous decrees or orders issued by the President.
Letter of Instruction No. 47: Integrates family planning into curricula of midwifery, social work, nursing, and medical schools.
Letter of Instruction No. 1000: Directs government agencies to prefer employees from accredited professional organizations.
Letter of Instruction No. 949: Establishes the Primary Health Care system.

Presidential Decrees

Presidential decrees represent legislative actions of the President, particularly during Martial Law.
Presidential Decree No. 825: Imposes penalties for improper garbage disposal and uncleanliness.
Presidential Decree No. 996: Mandates compulsory basic immunization for children under eight years old.
Presidential Decree No. 965: Requires family planning instructions for marriage license applicants.
Presidential Decree No. 651: Governs the registration of births and deaths.
Presidential Decree No. 856: Establishes the Code on Sanitation for public health.
Presidential Decree No. 79: Creates the Population Commission (POPCOM), later amended by Presidential Decree No. 16.
Presidential Decree No. 541: Allows former Filipino professionals to practice in the Philippines.
Presidential Decree No. 69: Limits tax exemptions to four children.
Presidential Decree No. 223: Establishes the Professional Regulation Commission.
Presidential Decree No. 148: Protects women and children in the workforce, restricting employment of children under 14.
Presidential Decree No. 48: Caps maternity leave benefits at four children.
Presidential Decree No. 603: Implements the Child and Youth Welfare Code to safeguard children's rights.
Presidential Decree No. 1519: Grants medical benefits to government employees, regardless of appointment status.
Presidential Decree No. 166: Strengthens family planning programs through private sector involvement.
Presidential Decree No. 1636: Requires self-employed individuals to join the Social Security System (SSS).
Presidential Decree No. 626: Creates an Employee Compensation and Insurance Fund for injuries or disabilities.
Presidential Decree No. 147: Designates April 21 and May 19 as National Immunization Days.
Presidential Decree No. 1146: Introduces the new GSIS Law for government employee coverage.
Presidential Decree No. 568: Expands duties of public health midwives under the Reproductive Health Care Delivery System (RHCDS).
Presidential Decree No. 169: Mandates reporting of violence-related injuries by medical professionals for law enforcement awareness.
Presidential Decree No. 46: Prohibits public officials from receiving gifts related to their official capacity, ensuring integrity in governance.

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This quiz covers the essential aspects of Executive Orders, specifically focusing on Executive Order No. 51, also known as The Milk Code. Participants will learn about the significance of these orders in promoting infant nutrition and the regulation of breastmilk substitutes. Test your understanding of the legal framework surrounding these critical health initiatives.