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2001

ACTIVITY SHEET
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Christian Living/Values Ed. Math Araling Panlipunan TLE/IT
Science and Technology English Filipino MAPEH
Type of Activity
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Activity Title: HEALTH TRENDS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS (National

Level)
Learning Target/s: Explain the significance of existing health-related laws in
safeguarding people’s health.
Reference Title: The 21st Century: MAPEH in ACTION
9 Page Numbers: 365-398
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Existing National Laws Related to Health Tends, Issues, and Concerns

 Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RA 10354)

 Tobacco Regulation Act (RA 9211)
 Dangerous Drug Act of 2002 (RA 9165)
 Consumer Act (RA 7391)
 National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008 (RA 9512)
 Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 (RA 8432)
 Philippines AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 (RA 8504)
 National Blood Services Act of 1994 (RA 7719)
 Seatbelt Use Act of 1999 (RA 8750)
 Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175)
 Anti-child Pornography Act (RA 9775)

ACTIVITY 1. How much do you know about the National Existing Law related to
Health Trends, Issues and Concerns? Complete the chart.
TOPIC WHAT I KNOW WHAT I WANT WHAT NATIONAL
ABOUT TO KNOW LAW ADDRESSES
ABOUT THIS ISSUE
Dangerous Drug
Act of 2002 (RA
9165)
Cybercrime
Prevention Act
of 2012
Anti-Child
Pornography Act
of 2009 (RA
9772)
Philippine AIDS
Prevention &
Control Act of
ACTIVITY 2. Write the possible effects of the ff health-related laws if they
are not followed.
Health-related Effects if they are not followed
Laws
Traditional &
Medicinal Act (RA
8423)
Philippine AIDS
Prevention &
Control Act or 1998
(RA 7719)
National Blood
Services Act of
1994 (RA 7719)
Seat belts Use Act
of 1999 (RA 8750)

Cybercrime
Prevention Act of
2012 (RA 10175)
Anti-child
Pornography Act
(RA 9775)

ACTIVITY 3. Deepen your understanding on the local health trends, issues,

and concerns by reflecting on the answers you have for the ff. questions:
1. Why should young people like you need to know health-related laws in
the Philippines like Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health
Act of 2012 (RA 10354)?
2. Why is the smoking of tobacco not allowed in public places?
3. Why do high school students need to know the danger of prohibited
drugs?
4. When does one commit cybercrime?
5. What recommendations/ways can you give as a Filipino citizen on
managing Health Issues, Trends, & Concerns?