National Laws

• What are the four categories of our laws?

  • Laws that concern the Family
  • Laws that support the Consumers
  • Laws that support Community Peace and Order
  • Laws related to Community Issues and Concerns
• Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 

  {Republic Act No. 103534}

  •  It is a law in the Phil. that guarantees universal access to methods of contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care.
• Responsible Parenthood 


  • Parents plan and work to meet the goals of their family.
• Parenthood


  • is generally considered as a natural outcome of marriage. It is about raising children and supporting their needs financially, morally, educationally etc.
• The Consumer Act of the Philippines 

  {Republic Act No. 7394}


  • national policy that is aimed to protect the interest of the consumers and buyers of products and services
• What does DTI stand for?


  Department of Trade and Industry
• What does DA stand for?


  Department of Agriculture
• What does DepEd stand for?


  Department of Education
• What does DOH stand for?


  Department of Health
• What does BSP stand for?


  Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
• What does SEC stand for?


  Securities and Exchange Commission
• Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 

  {Republic Act No. 8423}


  • It is a health care law that aims to promote and provide affordable and effective traditional and alternative medicinal methods to Filipinos
• Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 

  {Republic Act No. 9165}


  • a policy imposed by the government to deal with the state’s problem with illegal drugs, particularly how it affects the youth
• Financier

  • any person who pays for, raises, or supplies money for or underwrites any of the illegal activities under the Dangerous Drugs Act
• Protector / Coddler

  • any person who knowingly and willfully consents to the violations of the Dangerous Drugs Act and uses his/her power, influence, or position to shield, harbor, screen, or facilitate the escape of any person
• Pusher

  • any person who sells, trades, administers, dispenses, gives away on whatever terms, distributes, dispatches in transit, transports dangerous drugs, or acts as a broker in any transaction that violates the Dangerous Drugs Act
• Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 

  {Republic Act No. 10175}


  • It is a law that is aimed at addressing legal issues concerning online interactions and the Internet in the Philippines
• Illegal Access

  • the access to the whole or any part of a computer system without the right to do so
• Illegal Interception

  • the interception made by technical means, and without right, of any nonpublic transmission of computer data
• Data Interference

  • the intentional or reckless alteration, damaging, deletion, or deterioration of computer data
• Cybersquatting

  • this acquisition of a domain name over the Internet in bad faith to profit, mislead, destroy reputation, and deprive others of registering the same name
• Cybersex

  • the willful engagement, maintenance, control, or operation, directly or indirectly, of any lascivious exhibition of sexual organs or sexual activity, with the aid of a computer system, for favor or consideration
• Libel

  • Refers to oral defamation
• Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 

  {Republic Act No. 9775}


  • law that focuses on pornography
• Pornography

  • publication, exhibition, cinematography, indecent show, information technology, or any representation of a person engaged in real or simulated sexual activities. It also includes any representation of the sexual parts of a person primarily for sexual excitement
• Child Pornography

  • the use of a child in pornographic performances and materials. It also covers situations where a child is forced to do pornographic acts
• Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 

  {Republic Act No. 9211}


  • To promote a healthy environment. It informs the public of the health risks associated with cigarette smoking and tobacco use.
• National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008

  {Republic Act No.  9512}


  • It is important to know and be fully aware of how to take care of the natural environment of our country.
• Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 

  {Republic Act No. 8504}


  • This law was created to promote public awareness about the issues related to HIV/AIDS
• What does AIDS stand for?


  Acquired Immune Deficiency
• Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS)

  • is a condition characterized by a combination of signs and symptoms, caused by HIV contracted from another person. It attacks and weakens the body’s immune system
• National Blood Services Act of 1994 

  {Republic Act No. 7719}


  • It is an act promoting voluntary blood donation, providing for an adequate supply of safe blood, regulating blood banks, and providing penalties for violations
• Seat Belts Use Act of 1999 

  {Republic Act No. 8750}

  • This act is important in guiding, reminding, and thus protecting drivers and passengers from injuries due to vehicular accidents
• What is the law under family?

  • Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 103534)
• What are the laws under consumers?


  • The Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394)
  • Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 (Republic Act No. 8423)
• What are the laws under community peace and order?

  • Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act No. 9165)
  • Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175)
  • Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9775)
• What are the laws under community issues and concerns?

  • Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9211)
  • National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008 (Republic Act No. 9512)
  • Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8504)
  • National Blood Services Act of 1994 (Republic Act No. 7719)
  • Seat Belts Use Act of 1999 (Republic Act No. 8750)