Philippine Health Care Laws

Philippine Health Care Laws

• Republic Act 349 legalizes the use of human organs for surgical, medical, and scientific purposes.
• Republic Act 1054 requires employers to provide free emergency, medical, and dental assistance to their employees and laborers.
• Republic Act 1080 is related to Civil Service Eligibility.
• Republic Act 1082 establishes the Rural Health Unit Act.
• Republic Act 1136 recognizes the Division of Tuberculosis in the Department of Health (DOH).

Medical Practice and Regulation

• Republic Act 2382, also known as the Philippine Medical Act, regulates the practice of medicine in the Philippines.
• Republic Act 2644, the Philippine Midwifery Act, regulates the practice of midwifery.
• Republic Act 3573 requires the reporting of communicable diseases.
• Republic Act 4073 liberalizes the treatment of leprosy.
• Republic Act 4226, the Hospital Licensure Act, requires all hospitals to be licensed before operating.

Health Services and Workers

• Republic Act 5181 prescribes permanent residence and reciprocity as qualifications for any examination or registration for the practice of any profession in the Philippines.
• Republic Act 5821, the Pharmacy Act, regulates the practice of pharmacy.
• Republic Act 5901 sets a 40-hour workweek for hospital workers.
• Republic Act 6111, the Medicare Act, provides for medical insurance.
• Republic Act 6425, the Dangerous Drug Act of 1992, regulates the use of dangerous drugs.

Social and Health-Related Laws

• Republic Act 6511 standardizes examination and registration fees charged by national boards.
• Republic Act 6675, the Generics Act of 1988, promotes the use of generic drugs.
• Republic Act 6713, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, sets standards for public officials.
• Republic Act 6725 strengthens the prohibition on discrimination against women with respect to terms and conditions of employment.
• Republic Act 6727, the Wage Rationalization Act, rationalizes wages.
• Republic Act 6758 standardizes salaries.
• Republic Act 6809 sets the majority age at 18 years old.
• Republic Act 6972 requires day care centers in every barangay.
• Republic Act 7160, the Local Government Code, sets standards for local governments.
• Republic Act 7164, the Philippine Nursing Act of 1991, regulates the practice of nursing.
• Republic Act 7170, the law that governs organ donation, regulates organ donation.
• Republic Act 7192, Women in Development Nation-Building, promotes women's development.
• Republic Act 7277, the Magna Carta of Disabled Persons, protects the rights of disabled persons.
• Republic Act 7305, the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers, protects the rights of public health workers.
• Republic Act 7392, the Philippine Midwifery Act of 1992, regulates the practice of midwifery.
• Republic Act 7432, the Senior Citizen Act, protects the rights of senior citizens.
• Republic Act 7600, the Rooming In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992, promotes breastfeeding.
• Republic Act 7610, the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act, protects the rights of children.
• Republic Act 7624, the Drug Education Law, promotes drug education.
• Republic Act 7641, the New Retirement Law, sets standards for retirement.
• Republic Act 7658 prohibits the employment of children below 15 years of age.
• Republic Act 7719, the National Blood Service Act of 1994, regulates blood service.
• Republic Act 7875, the National Health Insurance Act of 1995, provides for national health insurance.
• Republic Act 7876 requires senior citizen centers in every barangay.
• Republic Act 7877, the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, prohibits sexual harassment.
• Republic Act 7883, the Barangay Health Workers Benefits and Incentives Act of 1992, provides benefits for barangay health workers.
• Republic Act 8042, the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipino Act of 1995, protects the rights of migrant workers.
• Republic Act 8172, the Asin Law, regulates the sale of asin (salt).
• Republic Act 8187, the Paternity Leave Act of 1995, provides for paternity leave.
• Republic Act 8203, the Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs, prohibits counterfeit drugs.
• Republic Act 8282, the Social Security Law of 1997, provides for social security.
• Republic Act 8291, the Government Service Insurance System Act of 1997, regulates government insurance.
• Republic Act 8344 requires hospital doctors to treat emergency cases referred for treatment.
• Republic Act 8423 establishes the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Medicine.
• Republic Act 8424 provides for personal tax exemption.
• Republic Act 8749, the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, regulates air pollution.
• Republic Act 8981, the PRC Modernization Act, regulates the practice of professions.