Laws & Medicine

• What are the three consumer responsibilities mentioned?

  Critical Awareness, Active Response, Social Concern
• What are the six consumer rights listed?

  Right to Basic Needs, Right to Safety, Right to Information, Right to Choose, Right to Representation, Right to Healthy Environment
• Republic Act No. 7394

  To protect the interest of the consumer and promote their general welfare
• Republic Act No. 3720

  The Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act
• What is the main focus of the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act?

  To ensure safe and good quality food, drugs, and cosmetics
• What does Proclamation No. 822 protect consumers from?

  Unreasonable price increases or fraudulent practices
• What does Republic Act No. 3740 penalize?

  Fraudulent advertising, mislabeling, or any product deception
• What does Republic Act No. 428 declare illegal?

  The possession, sale, or distribution of fish or aquatic animals killed by explosives or toxic substances
• What is the purpose of Executive Order No. 913?

  To strengthen the rulemaking and adjudicating powers of the DTI for consumer protection
• What does Presidential Decree No. 187 prescribe?

  The use of the metric system of weights and measures
• What does Act No. 3740 require for products and commodities?

  They must be properly packed and labeled to represent their true character and contents
• What is the goal of Republic Act No. 8172?

  To promote salt iodization nationwide
• What does Republic Act No. 8976 establish?

  The Philippine Food Fortification Program
• What is the purpose of the Philippine Food Fortification Program?

  To increase the nutritive value of rice, sugar, flour, and cooking oil
• What is Akapulko used for?

  Insect bites, itchiness, ringworms, infections, scabies, and eczema
• What is Ampalaya commonly used for?

  As a supplement in treating diabetes, burns, coughs, wounds, and hemorrhoids
• What health benefits does Bawang provide?

  Reduces blood cholesterol levels, hypertension, and acts as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drug
• What is Bayabas used for?

  As an antioxidant, anti-allergy, anti-microbial, and anti-diabetic drug
• What is Lagundi used for?

  For treatment of cough, colds, and fever
• What is Niyog-niyogan used for?

  For elimination of intestinal parasites
• What is Sambong used for?

  As a supplement in treating hypertension, kidney stones, rheumatism, coughs, and colds
• What is Tsaang Gubat used for?

  For the treatment of skin allergies
• What is Ulasimang Bato or Pansit-pansitan used for?

  For treating arthritis and gout
• What is Yerba Buena used for?

  For insect bites, coughs, and colds
• What is Coconut used for?

  For eczema
• What is Eucalyptus leaves used for?

  For cough
• What are Ipil Ipil seeds used for?

  For intestinal disorders
• What is Kulitis used for?

  For fever and insect bites
• What is Ventosa and how is it used?

  • Alternative medicine
  • Glasses are placed on important points at the back of a person
• What is Reflexology?

  • Type of alternative medicine
  • Involves applying pressure to the feet, ears, or hands
  • Uses thumb or a particular finger
• What are Reflex points?

  • Areas where pressure is applied in reflexology
• What is Naturopathy?


  • Uses natural ways to treat patients
  • Aims to restore balance of body and mind
• What is Massage therapy?


  • Form of alternative medicine
  • Improves well-being
  • Believed to enhance blood circulation and reduce muscle pains
  • Known for its relaxing effect
• What is Acupuncture?


  • Technique involving piercing the skin with thin needles
  • Targets specific anatomical points
  • Used to relieve pain or illness