q2 consumer acts

• What is the right to be protected against hazardous goods or services?


  The right to be protected against the marketing of goods or the provision of services that are hazardous to health and life.
• What does the right to information entail?


  The right to be protected against dishonest or misleading advertising and to receive necessary facts for informed choices.
• What is reflexology?


  It is a popular type of massage that applies different amounts of pressure to the feet, hands, and ears.
• What is a medicinal plant used to treat fungal infections?

  Kopulak or Acapulco.
• What is one of the better-known alternative healing therapies using needles?

  Acupuncture.
• What is the Consumer Act of the Philippines also known as?


  1. A. No. 7394.
• What does the Consumer Act aim to protect?


  It protects the interest of the consumer and promotes general welfare.
• What does the Consumer Act cover regarding products?


  It covers the quality and safety of products like food, drugs, cosmetics, and devices.
• What are the 8 basic rights of a consumer?


  1. Right to Basic Needs
  2. Right to Safety
  3. Right to Information
  4. Right to Choose
  5. Right to Representation
  6. Right to Redress
  7. Right to Consumer Education
  8. Right to a Healthy Environment
• What is the right to basic needs?


  It guarantees survival, adequate food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, education, and sanitation.
• What is the right to safety?


  The right to be protected against hazardous goods or services.
• What is the right to choose?


  The right to choose products at competitive prices with satisfactory quality assurance.
• What is the right to representation?


  The right to express consumer interests in government policy-making.
• What is the right to redress?


  The right to be compensated for misrepresentation, shoddy goods, or unsatisfactory services.
• What is the right to consumer education?


  The right to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to be an informed customer.
• What is the right to a healthy environment?


  The right to live and work in a safe and dignified environment.
• What is the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997?


  It is R.A. No. 8423, which created the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Healthcare.
• What is the role of the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Healthcare (PITAHC)?


  PITAHC works closely with the Department of Health regarding traditional and alternative medicine.
• What is the difference between complementary and alternative medicine?


  Complementary medicine is used alongside traditional medicine, while alternative medicine replaces it.
• How does the World Health Organization define traditional medicine?


  It is the sum of knowledge, skills, and practices based on indigenous theories and beliefs for health maintenance and treatment.
• What are the 4 major domains of complementary and alternative medicine?


  1. Biology-based practices
  2. Energy medicine
  3. Manipulative and body-based practices
  4. Mind-body medicine
• What are biology-based practices?


  They use natural substances like herbs and vitamins to strengthen and heal the body.
• What is energy medicine?

  It uses magnetic fields or biofields, believing energy fields may enter various body points.
• What are manipulative and body-based practices?


  They are bodily-kinesthetic practices concerned with movement therapy.
• What is mind-body medicine?


  It uses mental exercises based on the belief that the brain is central to health.
• What is naturopathy?

  Naturopathy is a natural healthcare system that believes the body can heal itself using natural remedies.
• What are medicinal plants?


  Plants that promote health and serve as alternatives to regular medicine.
• What are 10 medicinal plants approved by the Department of Health?

  1. Akapulko - for skin fungal infections
  2. Ampalaya - for lowering blood sugar
  3. Bawang - for reducing cholesterol
  4. Bayabas - antiseptic for cleaning wounds
  5. Lagundi - antiseptic and for asthma
  6. Niyog-niyogan - anti-helminthic
  7. Sambong - for treating kidney stones
  8. Tsaang Gubat - for stomach pains
  9. Pansit-Pansitan - for arthritis and gout

  10. Yerba Buena - for body aches and muscle pain
• What criteria can be used to evaluate a group activity on consumer rights?

  • Content Accuracy
  • Organization
  • Presentation Skills
• What is acupuncture?


  It is an alternative healing therapy where long thin needles are inserted into specific points to provide healing.
• What is ventosa cupping massage therapy?

  It is an ancient alternative medicine where special cups create suction on the skin for various health benefits.
• What is reflexology based on?

  It is based on the theory that certain body parts are connected to specific organs and systems.
• What is acupressure?


  It is similar to acupuncture but uses manual pressure instead of needles.
• What is nutrition therapy?


  It is the treatment of medical conditions through dietary changes.