It is a comprehensive women’s human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination through the recognition, protection, fulfillment, and promotion of the rights of Filipino women, especially those belonging to the marginalized sectors of society.
Magna Carta of Women
Magna Carta of Women is also known as R.A ________.
C. 9710
Magna Carta for Women is a local translation of the provision of _______.
CEDAW or Convention on Elimination of all forms of Dicrimination Against Women
CEDAW particularly is defining (4) issues:
☑ gender discrimination
☑ state obligations — the government's responsibility to uphold and protect women's rights, ensuring gender equality, and addressing discrimination and violence against women.
☑ substantive equality —refers to addressing underlying social and economic disparities between men and women.
☑ temporary special measures
R.A 9710 was signed by president G. Macapagal-Arroyo on ________.
August 14,2009
What are the rights of women guaranteed under the Magna Carta of Women?
All rights in the Philippine Constitution and those rights recognized under international instruments duly signed and ratified by the Philippines, in consonance with Philippine laws shall be rights of women under the Magna Carta of Women.
Give at least 5 rights of women in the Magna Carta for Women R.A 9710.
1.Protection from all forms of violence, including those committed by the State
2.Protection and security in times of disaster, calamities and other crisis situations.
3. Participation and representation.
4. Equal treatment before the law.
5. Equal access and elimination of discrimination against women in education, scholarships and training.
6. Equal participation in sports.
7. Non-discrimination in employment in the field of military, police and other similar services.
8.Non-discriminatory and non-derogatory portrayal of women in media and film.
9.Comprehensive health services and health information and education covering all stages of a woman’s life cycle.
10.Leave benefits of two (2) months with full paybased on gross monthly compensation, for women employees who undergo surgery caused by gynecological disorders
11.Equal rights in all matters relating to marriage and family relations.
What are the specific responsibilities of government under the Magna Carta of Women?
R.A 9710 mandates all government offices, including government-owned and controlled corporations and local government units to adopt gender mainstreaming as a strategy for implementing the law and attaining its objectives.
This means, goal is to ensure that gender equality and the needs of both men and women are considered and addressed in all aspects of governance, thereby promoting a more inclusive and equitable society.
Government agencies under Magna Carta for Women also mandates (3) policies such as:
(1) planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation for gender and development
(2) the creation and/or strengthening of gender and development focal points
(3) the generation and maintenance of gender statistics and sex-disaggregated databases to aid in planning, programming and policy formulation.
The overall monitoring and oversight body under the office of the president to ensure the implementation of the law.
It is the primary policy-making and coordinating body for women and gender equality concerns and shall lead in ensuring that government agencies are capacitated on the effective implementation of the Magna Carta for Women.
Philippine Commission on Women (PCW)
This agency shall act as shall act as the Gender and Development Ombudsman to ensure the promotion and protection of women’s human rights.
Commission on Human Rights
An ombudsman is an official, typically appointed by the government, who acts as an impartial and independent advocate for individuals in their dealings with public institutions.
The role of an ombudsman is to investigate complaints made by citizens against government agencies or officials, ensuring that administrative decisions and actions are fair, just, and in accordance with the law.
It is the government office that uses budgets for the purpose of determining its judicious use and the efficiency, and effectiveness of interventions in addressing gender issues.
Commission on Audit
______ encouraged to develop and pass a gender and development code to address the issues and concerns of women in their respective localities based on consultation with their women constituents.
Local Government Unit
______ was created to promote and protect public health by ensuring proper sanitation and hygiene practices. Issued December 23, 1975.
Sanitation Code (Presidential Decree no 856) Also known as the Sanitation code and Clean Air act of 1975
The Presidential Decree no. 856 of December 23, 1975.
The Sanitation Code
Sanitation Code act is the Presidential decree. _____.
C. 856
The government agencies responsible for overseeing sanitation matters.
DOH
Also in collaboration with national and local sectors and bureaus.
What are the coverages of Sanitation Code?
1.Water Supply
2.Food establishments
3.Market and Abattoirs
4.Public laundry
5.School Sanitation and Health Services
6.Industrial Hygiene
7.Public Swimming or bathing places
8.Rest areas, bus terminals/stops,service stations
9.Camp and picnic grounds
10.Dance schools,halls, night clubs
11.Tonsorial and beauty establishments
12.Massage and sauna establishments
13.Hotels, motels, lodging houses, etc.
14.Port, airport, vessel and aircraft sanitation
15.Vermin control
16.Sewage collection and disposal
17.Refuse/ Garbage Disposal
18. Nuisance and offensive trades
19.Pollution of environment
20. Disposal of Dead persons.
Any violation of sanitatiom code and clean air act shall be punishable by ______ or _______ or both.
imprisonement
fines
imprisonment due to violation can last not exceeding ______ months and fines may not exceed _______ pesos.
6 months
1000 pesos
A comprehensive air quality management policy and program which aims to achieve and maintain healthy air for all Filipinos.
The Philippine Clean Air act of 1999
The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 is also known as R.A
B. 8749
Philippine clean air act set standards for _____ and ______.
It also outlines different programs implemented by the government in order to manage and maintain air quality.
vehicle owners
manufacturing concerns
Why do we need R.A 8749?
Studies shows that air pollution is one of the causes of cardiopulmonary diseases and the increase in air pollution-related deaths.
More over air pollution can weaken the body's defenses against viruses and bacterias.
What are the sources of air pollution?
☑Mobile sources such as vehicles like trucks, buses and etc.
☑Point sources — this refers to stationary sources such as industrial firms and smokestacks of power plants, hotels and other establishments.
☑ Area sources— smoking, burning garbage, and dust from construction, unpaved grounds, etc.
What are the programs implemented related to the Clean Air act?
☑ Bantay tambutso - promotes emission standards for vehicles
☑ Bantay Tsimineya- targets industries and encourage them to reduce emissions in their smoke stack.
☑ Bantay Sunog basura - encourages to practice ways of dealing with solid waste through issuance of ban of open burning waste in their localities in partnership with the LGU.
An act to promote, require and ensure the production of an adequate supply, distribution, use and acceptance of drugs and medicines identified by their generic name.
R.A 6675 also known as the Generic Act of 1998
According to section 3. of R.A 6675.
Medicines should be identified by their ________ names.
generic names or generic terminologies
_______ drugs are drugs not covered by patent protection and which are labeled solely by their international non-proprietary or generic name.
generic drugs
Drugs included in the essential list shall be prepared within _______ days upon approval of this act.
180 days
According to Section 4
The DOH shall publish annually in atleast 2 newspapers the _____ and the corresponding ________ under which they are marketed, of all medicines available in the Philippines.
generic name — corresponding brand names
Who shall use the generic terminologies of medicines?
Upon all transactions, pertaining to the purchase, prescription dispensing and administration of drugs, all:
☑ government health agencies
☑ employees
☑ medical
☑ dental
☑ veterinary practitioners
☑ private practitioners
involved in the distribution of drugs, and drug outlets,shall use generic names.
Label of all drugs and medicines shall have the ff:(4)
1. Name
2. County of manufacture
3. Date of manufacture
4. Expiration
Who has the authority to import raw materials to be used by Filipino- owned or controlled drug establishments?
DOH
________ has the authority to permit the entry of raw materials.
The president
_________ ensures that drug enterprises that are run or owned by Filipinos distribute the imported raw materials in an equitable and effective manner.
The Secretary of Heath
Generic act of 1988 (RA 6675) Violation
1st conviction
☑️Penalty of reprimand.
"Reprimand" refers to a formal expression of disapproval or criticism, often in response to someone's behavior or actions that are considered wrong or inappropriate.
Generic act of 1988 (RA 6675) Violation
2nd violation
☑️fine in the amount of not less than ₱2000-5000
Generic act of 1988 (RA 6675) Violation
3rd violation
☑️penalty of fine in the amount not less than 5000-10,000₱
☑️suspension to practice his profession for 30 days
Generic act of 1988 (RA 6675) Violation
4th violation
☑️Subsequent conviction
☑️Penalty of fine not less than ₱10,000
☑️Suspension of license to practice for 1 year or longer
Generic act of 1988 (RA 6675) Violation
Any juridical person who violates shall suffer the following penalties:
A juridical person, also known as a legal person, is an entity, such as a corporation, organization, or government, that is recognized by law as having legal rights and responsibilities.
☑️Fine not less than 5,000-10,000
☑️Suspension and revocation of license to operate such drug establishment or drug outlet.
Provided that its officers directly responsible for the violation shall suffer the penalty of fine and suspension and revocation of license to practice the profession.
☑️If applicable, imprisonment of not less than 6 month nor more than one year or both fine and imprisonment.
☑️If guilty party is a foreigner, they shall be deported after service pf sentence without the need of further proceedings.
An act instituting a national health insurance program for all Filipinos to ensure all citizens can afford healthcare.It works as an insurance plan, where healthy people can contribute to help pay for medical care of sick people.
The national health insurance program
NHIP is similar to an insurance with two parts.
☑
☑
☑Medicare Program I ( for members of SSS and GSIS members and their dependents.
☑ Medicare Program II (for others not covered with under program 1).
Government-owned and controlled corporation tasked in implementing the National Health Insurance Program.
Philhealth
Who is eligible for the benefit and who can be a member of Philhealth?
☑ Formal sector Employees - GSIS and SSS contributors, private and government employees, including contractual , job order and overseas Filipinos workers. ( Contribution are shared between the employee and the employer)
☑Voluntary Members - individuals who are not a part of the formal sectos, such as self- employed individuals, freelancers and professionals.
☑Indigent and sponsored members - indigent families identified by the DSWD and other sponsored members.
☑Retirees and Pensioners - retired individuals receiving pensions and benefits from SSS, GSIS and other entities.
☑Dependents - Dependents of PhilHealth members such as spouses and children, are usually covered as well. (The specifics can depend on the category of membership.)
☑Lifetime members - Individuals who have reached the age of retirement and have made 120 month contribution to PhilHealth.
☑Other special groups - Senior citizens and people with disabilities.
_______ can help identify you, confirms your eligibility for health benefits and keeps a record of health services you use.
Health insurance ID Card
What is the benefit package of the NHIP?
PhilHealth will pay the hospital/ healthcare facility for the following:
1.Inpatient hospital care:
☑ room and board
☑ services of healthcare professionals
☑ diagnostics, laboratory and other medical examination services
☑ use of surgical or medical equipments and facilities
☑ prescription drugs and biologicals,subject to the limitation stated in Section 37 of this act.
☑ In patient education packages
Outpatient care
☑ services of healthcare professionals
☑ diagnostic, laboratory, and other medical examination services
☑ personal preventive services
☑ prescription drugs and biologicals, subject to the limitations described in section 37 of this act.
Emergency and transfer services
Such other healthcare services that the corporation shall determine to be appropriate and cost-effective.
Give at least 3 personal health services that are excluded in the national health insurance program.
☑non-prescription
☑our-patient psychotheraphy and counselling for mental health disorder
☑drug and alcohol abuse or dependency treatment
☑ cosmetic surgery
☑optometric services
☑normal obstetrical delivery
☑cost-effective procedures which shall be refined by the corporation
This law promotes voluntary blood donation to provide a sufficient supply of safe blood and to regulate blood banks. This act aims to inculcate public awareness that blood donation is a humanitarian act.
National Blood Service Act of 1994
The national blood service act of 1994 is also known as R.A
7719
The agency that oversees the implementation of the national blood services program.
Philippine Blood Coordinating Council
How is voluntary blood donation promoted?
1. Public Education
2. Promotion in school
3. Professional Education
4. Walking Blood Donors
5. Establishment of Blood Services Network
It is an act providing policies and prescribing procedures on surveillance and response to notifiable diseases, epidemics and health events of public health concerns and appropriating funds therefore repealing Act No 3573.
Law on Reporting of Communicable Diseases
Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Disease and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act is R.A no. ______
11332
The first responder/ the first line of defense to an epidemic and health event is the surveillance and response system of the _______ and its local counterparts.
Department of Health
What are the key objectives of RA.11223?
Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Disease and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act key objectives include:
1.Mandatory reporting of reportable disease and health events of public health concern.
2.Investigation on the epidemic outbreaks
case investigation
pt.interviews of medical records
contact tracing
specimen collection and testing
risk assessments, laboratory investigation
population surveys and
environmental investigation.
3. Quarantine and isolation.
4. Rapid containment and implementation of measures for disease prevention and control.
With regards to RA.11223 "Law on reporting of communicable disease." The DOH and the LGU shall ensure the establishment of ______ that will serve as an agency to capture and verify reported notifiable diseases.
ESU or Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit
The epidemiology and Surveillance unit shall do the following (5) in response to notifiable diseases.
1. Capture and verify all reported notifiable diseases and health events of public health concerns.
2. Provide timely, accurate and reliable epidemiologic information to appropriate agencies.
3. Conduct disease surveillance and response activities
4. Coordinate needed response.
5. Facilitate capacity building in the field of epidemiology, disease surveillance and response at the Epidemiology Bureu.
The following are prohibited in regard to RA. 11223
1. Unauthorized disclosure of private and confidential information pertaining to a patient's medical condition or treatment.
2.Tampering of records or intentionally providing misinformation
3. Non-operation of disease surveillance and response systems
4.Non-cooperation of persons and entities that should report and / or respond to notifiable diseases or health events of public concern
5. Non-cooperation of the person or entities identified as having the notifiable disease or affected by the health event of public health concern.
An act to maximize the contribution of senior citizens to nation-building, grant benefits, and special privileges, and for other purposes.
It aims to recognize, promote, and protect the rights of senior citizens, ensuring their active participation in societal affairs while safeguarding their wellbeing.
R.A 7432 also known as the Senior Citizens Act
The senior citizens act acknowledges the contribution of citizens age _____ y.o. and above.
60
RA 7432 motivates and encourages the senior citizen to _______
contribute to nation building
RA 7432 encourages families and communities they live with to reaffirm the valued Filipino tradition of _______.
caring for senior citizens
What are the aims of RA 7432?
1. Establish mechanism whereby the contribution of the senior citizens are maximized;
2. Adopt measures whereby our senior citizens are assisted and appreciated by the community as a whole;
3. Establish a program beneficial to the senior citizens, their families, and the rest of the community they serve.
What are the key provisions of the Senior Citizens Act?
1.Benefits and Privileges
2.Healthcare Provisions
3.Employment Rights
4.Social Service
What are the privileges of the Senior Citizens Act?
1.The grant of twenty percent (20%) discounts from all establishments relative to utilization of transportation services, hotels and similar lodging establishments, & restaurants
2.A minimum of twenty percent (20%) discount on admission fees in places of culture, leisure, and amusements
3.Exemption from the payment of individual taxes, provided that their annual taxable income does not exceed the poverty level for that year.
3.Exemption from training fees for socioeconomic programs
4.Free medical and dental services in government establishments anywhere in the country
5.Continuance of the same benefits and privileges given by the GSIS, SSS, and PAG-IBIG, such as Life insurance, retirement pensions, and medicare coverage.
A set of laws and regulations consisting of 13 articles and 102 sections that aims to prevent and control the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs and other similar substances.
Revised Dangerous Drug Law or Comprehensive Drugs Act of 2002
Revised Dangerous Drug Law or Comprehensive Drugs Act of 2002 is also known as R.A ______
9165
R.A 9165 Provides _______ and ______ for drug dependents.
It shall aim to achieve a balance in the national drug control program so that people with legitimate medical needs are not prevented from being treated with adequate amounts of appropriate medications, which includes the use of dangerous drugs.
treatment and rehabilitation
The policy making and coordinating agency against dangerous drugs.
DBB Dangerous Drugs Board
The implementing armed agency of the government's anti-drug campaign.
PDEA Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
This are unlawful againts related to illegal drugs. Give atleast 5.
importation
sale
trading
administration
dispensation
delivery
distribution
transportation
manufacture
cultivation
possession
use
maintenance of den
dive or resort
being employees or visitors of a den
acting as a protector or coddler
criminal liability of government officials and employees
Penalties related to possession of illegal drugs range from
☑12 years and one day of imprisonment
☑20 years and a fine of one hundred thousand to five hundred thousand pesos (100,000- 500,000)
☑Lifetime imprisonment to death and a fine of five hundred thousand pesos to ten million pesos (500,000 - 10,000,000)
Depending on the nature and quantity of the dangerous drugs involved.
The law provides procedures and requirements (13) concerning the RA 9165. Give ateast 5.
☑lawful arrest
☑search and seizure
☑custody
☑disposition
☑delivery
Destruction of:
☑dangerous drugs
☑controlled precursors
☑essential chemicals
☑instruments
☑apparatus
☑other paraphernalia
☑laboratory equipment
Freezing and forfeiture of assets
The ______ oversees and inspects the treatment and rehabilitation centers for drug dependents.
Board of Visitors
The law provides for the ________ for drug dependents to a center,_________ of a drug dependent, ______ and ______ program for a drug dependent.
voluntary submission
compulsory confinement
aftercare
follow-up
The purpose of this act is to address the concerns regarding the accessibility and affordability of essential medicines in the Philippines.
The primary goal is to make quality, essential and life-saving medicines more affordable and widely available to the general public.
RA.9502 also known as the universally accessible cheaper and quality medicine act of 2008
The universally accessible cheaper and quality medicine is a response to the increasing concerns about the ______, which posed a significant barrier to healthcare access to many Filipinos.
high cost of medicines
What are the key provisions of the Cheaper Medicine Act? (5)
1.Price regulation
2.Market competition
3.intellectual property Rights
4. Incentive for Generic Medicines
5.Consumer information
RA 9502
The idea of price regulation is to ensure that
medicines are priced and affordable for average consumer.
R.A 9502 encourages _______ among pharmaceutical companies.
This is achieved through:
preventing anti-competitive practices
promoting transparency
allowing entry of generic medicines into the market.
fair competition
True or false
Increased competition typically leads to lower prices.
True
What are incentive (ways) in which production of generic drugs are promoted in accordance to R.A 9502. (6)
1. Tax incentives- Pharmaceutical companies producing generic medicines may receive tax benefits or breaks. This may involved reducing corporate taxes to encourage production and sale of affordable generic drugs.
2.Market Access Incentives - Easier entry into the market for generic medicine producers making it more attractive for companies to develop and sell generic alternatives.
3.Priority in the government procurement - This means that when the government purchase medicines for public health programs, it gives preferences to those producing generic versions, contributing to increased sales.
4.Research and development Support- The government may provide support for research and development efforts focused on generic medicines.
5.Recognition and Certification - to those pharmaceutical companies that actively contribute to the production and promotion of generic medicines.
6.Consumer information - Emphasizes the importance of providing consumers with accurate and relevant information about medicines. (Clear and understandable labels allow consumers to have informed choices)
What are the informations that can be included in a drug label.(13)
☑Generic name
☑Brand name
☑Dosage instructions
☑Possible side effects
☑contraindications
☑storage instructions
☑expiry date
☑Batch or lot number
☑Manufacturers information
☑Indications for use
☑Warnings
Instructions for use
Overall the RA9502 aims to create a healthcare environment where essential medicines are ______, their ______ is maintained and consumers are empowered to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.
The law is committed to improving healthcare accessibility and reducing financial burdens.
affordable
quality
The world's leading independent children's organization dedicated to transforming children's lives and future. When crises strikes and children are most vulnerable, Save the children are always among the first to respond.
Save the children
Save the children's humanitarian response.
In times of disaster children's are given immediate care and support to survive , recover and continue to learn and live normal lives.
What are the aims of Save Children (5)
1.Train local health workers in delivering life-saving care for newborn children.
2.Teach parents and schools on proper childcare and nutrition.
3.Train pupils on dental care and personal hygiene.
4.Provide services to improve maternal, infant, and adolescent health.
5.Carry out malnutrition treatment program among poor communities.
6. Provide emergency healthcare for children and families affected by armed conflict or natural disaster.
Save Children Programs
KapitBahay- Aralan (KBA) — an alternative neighborhood based early learning program that focuses on the development of early literacy, numeracy, sellf-care, health practices and socialization.
Child rights and protection- ensures children are safe from abuse, exploitation and violence at all times.
Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (PDEP) and Positive Discipline in Everyday Teaching (PDET) — Help parents, caregivers and teachers to change the way they discipline children into more positive and non-violent ways.
He was the founder of Save Children in 1919. He was an oxford teacher and sociologist and believed strongly that children have the right to grow up healthy , educated and safe.
Eglantyne Jebb
Save the children project was formed on year _____
1919
It was the year when the first declaration of human right for children was written.
1923
In _____ year, Save Children was adopted by the United Nations and became international law known as the United Nations Convention on the right of Child (UNCRC)
1989
Save the children started working in the Philippines by year _____.
1981
Its first program was in Guimaras, reaching out the impoversihed children and families with health, education and livelihood projects.
Author
wyn
ID
363593
Card Set
CHN Finals 1
Description
1. Magna carta for health worker
2. Sanitation code and clean air act
3. Generic act
4. National health insurance act
5. National blood services act
6. Laws on notifiable disease
7. Senior citizen law
8. Revised dangerous drugs law
9. Act on cheaper medicine
10. Save the children
