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Health
Quarter 2: Week 1-3
Learning Activity
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 HEALTH 10

Name of Learner: Grade Level: MAPEH 10 Q2, w1-3

Section: Date :

Unit 2: Health Trends, Issues, and Concerns in the National Level

Background Information:

I. Consumer Health
A. Republic Act No. 7394 or the Consumer Act of the Philippines has
three objectives (Galvez Tan, et al., 2009):
1. Protect the interest of the consumer
2. Promote general welfare
3. Establish standards of conduct for business and industry
To achieve the objectives, the Act aims to protect people against hazards to health and
safety, and deceptive and unfair sales acts and practices. In this light, the policy mandates
for information dissemination and education to facilitate sound choice and proper exercise of
rights by the consumer.
B. Republic Act 8423 or the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of
1997(TAMA) provides for the improvement of quality and delivery of healthcare services in
the country through the development of traditional and alternative healthcare and its
integration into the national healthcare system.
II. Reproductive Health
Another pressing health issue that concerns you as an adolescent is reproductive
health. “Reproductive health is defined as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being
in all matters relating to the reproductive system, at all stages of life” (Galvez Tan, et al.,
2009). With the sudden physical and emotional changes in your body, more and more
questions are starting to surface. Reproductive health is crucial for it paves the way for your
social and economic development. Furthermore, it has also a great influence in the health of
the next generation. The health of newborn children will be dependent on the health of the
parents, particularly the mother.
C. Republic Act 10354 or Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive
Health Act builds its foundation on four (4) pillars:
1. Informed Choice- As stated in the Act, effective and quality reproductive healthcare
services, which are ethically and medically safe, legal accessible and affordable, shall be
given primacy to ensure the health of the mother and child.
2. Respect for Life- The Act recognizes that abortion is illegal and punishable by law.
However, mothers will be identified to have aborted an unborn child will be served with post-
abortive treatment and counseling in a humane, nonjudgmental and compassionate manner.
3. Birth Control- Reproductive health care, information, and supplies shall be made
available most especially to poor beneficiaries. However, the Act provisions also that the
government must respect the citizen’s individual preferences and choices of family planning
method.
4. Responsible Parenthood- Couples determine their ideal family size. In addition, the
government shall equip each parent with needed information in all aspects of family life,
reproductive health and this pillar.
D. The Republic Act No. 8504 or the Philippine AIDS Prevention and
Control Act of 1998 was passed by the Congress on July 28, 1997. The Act promulgates
“policies and prescribing measures for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in the
Philippines, instituting a nationwide HIV/AIDS information and educational program,
establishing a comprehensive HIV/AIDS monitoring system, strengthening the Philippine
National AIDS Council, and for other purposes” (PNAC). Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome or AIDS is caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which usually does
not have symptoms in its early stages. “Initially, people with HIV were diagnosed as having
AIDS only when they developed blood infections, the cancer known as Kaposi’s sarcoma, or
any of the 21 other indicator diseases” (Donatelle, 2006). In addition, HIV is highly infectious
through unprotected sexual intercourse, breastfeeding (of an infected mother to infant), and
blood transfusion/injecting drugs (needles used for infected patients). Currently, there are
several treatment options for HIV and AIDS, but no known cure yet.
III. Substance Use and Abuse
Gateway drugs may be considered as windows to unprotected sex. These are drugs
“that people use initially that may eventually lead to the abuse of illegal drugs” (Galvez Tan,
et al., 2009). Alcohol and tobacco are gateway drugs. When alcohol is consumed, the
central nervous system is affected. Thus, a person is more vulnerable to doing dangerous
acts because of depressed decision-making skills.
E. Republic Act No. 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of
2002 protects citizens from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs to their physical and
mental well being. The policy stated the following as unlawful acts and subject topenalties:
 Importing, manufacturing, selling, trading, administering, dispensing, delivering,
distributing and transporting dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors essential
chemicals.
 Manufacturing or delivery of equipment, instrument, apparatus or other paraphernalia for
dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals.
 Possessing dangerous drugs, equipment, instrument, apparatus, or other paraphernalia
during parties, social gatherings or meetings.
 Cultivating or culturing plants classified as dangerous drugs or sources of such.
 Unnecessary prescribing dangerous drugs.
F. Republic Act No. 9211 or the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 protects
people from the sale, use, and advertisements of hazardous tobacco products. In order to
promote a healthful environment, the Act absolutely bans smoking in public places.In this
light, a designated smoking and non-smoking area should be utilized. The Act also restricts
access to sale of tobacco products to minors. Tobacco may not be put in a vending machine,
unless it verifies age, and may not be sold within 100 meters of a school. Should tobacco be
sold, there should be proper signage that indicates target consumers.
IV. Social Health
G. Cybercrime. With the advancement of technology, there are various
platforms where you may express yourself. This diversity may do both good and harm to you.
“Cyber refers to a computer or a computer network, the electronic medium in which online
communication takes place”. Thus, cybercrime is simply any crime committed in cyberspace.
To protect the citizens from this concern, the government mandated Republic Act No.
10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. The law mandates the prohibition of
cybersex, child pornography, unsolicited commercial communications, and computer-related
identity theft.
H. Child Pornography. Republic Act No. 9775 or the Anti-Child
Pornography Act of 2009 defines the crime of “child pornography as representation,
whether visual, audio or written combination thereof, by electronic, mechanical,digital, optical,
magnetic or any means of child engaged or involved in real or simulated explicit sexual
activities” (Official Gazette, 2009). “Child” refers to a person below eighteen (18) years of
age or over, but has a condition of physical or mental disability. Child pornography may also
be syndicated if there are three(3) or more persons confederating with one another.Once the
victim is identified, he/she is subject to care, custody and treatment from the Department of
Social Welfare and Development.
I. Hazing. Republic Act No. 8949 or the Anti-Hazing Law that protects the
youth. The Act penalizes those who will go too far during initiation rites wherein the
“applicant” of fraternities, sororities, gangs or social groups is subjected to severe physical
and emotional pain and suffering or what is known to be the hazing which may lead todeath.
J. Blood Donation. Republic Act No. 7719 or the National Blood Services
Act of 1994 aims to promote and encourage voluntary blood donation by the citizenry,
provide for adequate, safe and affordable and equitable distribution of blood and blood
products.
V. Safety in the Environment
Pollution and road safety are two of the most usual issues that concern you as a
member of your community. Here are some policies most appropriate to address these
concerns.
K. Pollution.Republic Act 9512 or the Act of Environmental Awareness
and Education Act of 2008.This Act promotes environmental awareness through
environmental education. Various educational agencies, DSWD, DOST, and DENR shall
integrate environmental education in their curricula. It shall encompass the concepts and
principles, laws, international and national best practices, threats of degradation and its
impacts to human well-being, responsibilities of humans in conservation, protection and
rehabilitation of resources, and sustainable development through the environment.
L. Road Safety. Road accidents are one of the most frequent causes of death
among Filipinos. To respond to this alarming situation, citizens are protected by law through
these Republic Acts. Republic Act No 8750 or the Seat Belts Use Act of 1999 aims to
secure and safeguard passengers and drivers of motor vehicles from injuries and other
effects of vehicular accidents. The policy includes the mandatory wearing of seat belts by the
driver and front seat passengers of any running motor vehicle. The Act also prohibits
children from sitting in the front seat of any motor vehicle. In addition, Republic Act No.
10586 or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Law also penalizes those who will be
caught driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and other similar substances.
Learning Competency with code :
1. Discusses the existing health related laws H10HC-IIa-1
2. Explains the significance of the existing health related laws in safeguarding people’s
health H10HC-IIb-2
3. Critically analyzes the impact of current health trend, issues and concerns H10HC-IIc-d-4

Directions/ Instructions
Read carefully the directions indicated in the following exercises then provide what is
needed in each item.

Exercises/Activities 1
A. Identify the title of the policies described in the first column . Write your answer on the
opposite column of each item.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY TITLE OF POLICY

1. Supervises the legal production of cigarettes in the country

2. Provides for the regulation of products and services being

sold and offered in the country
3. Describes the blood donation program in the country

4. Penalizes vehicle drivers who are under the influence of

drugs and alcohol

5. Provides for the regulation of narcotic and other related

substances being sold/imported in the country
6. Identifies scientifically proven herbs as medicinal plants
7. Provides for the inclusion of environmental education
programs in various national institutions
8. Prohibits physical and emotional harm and abuse as
initiation to a certain social group
9. Penalizes vehicle users who will not wear safety belts while
on the road
10. Provides for maternal and child health care, family
planning and responsible parenthood responsible parenthood
11. Provides assistance for the prevention and control of
AIDS

12.Protects children from any malicious acts online

13. Provides for criminal offenses committed online
 Exercises/Activities 2
A. Unscramble the letters to reveal the form of traditional and alternative medicine. Write
your answer on the space provided.
1. VSOTANE
2. GOFOLEXYREF
3. CUCPERSUERAS
4. TARCECUCPUNU
B. Give the three (3) objectives of Consumer Act.
1.
2.
3.
As a consumer, what are the things you need to do to attain these objectives? (3 points)

Exercises/Activities 3
A. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word/s to complete the statement that concerning
reproductive health policies. Choose the missing word/s from the box below.

Birth Control Symptoms Respect for Life

Responsible Parenthood Reproductive Informed Choices

1. health is defined as a state of physical, mental and social well-being in

all matters relating to the reproductive system, at all stages of life.
2. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or AIDS is caused by human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) which usually does not have in its early stages.
3. The Act recognizes that abortion is illegal and punishable by law. This is stated under the
pillar of .
4. Couples determine their ideal family size. This is under the pillar of .
5. In the pillar of , the Act provisions that the government must
respect the citizen’s individual references and choices of family planning method.
6. Covers the provision for the integration of reproductive health and sexuality education in
school and other education settings. This is included in the pillar of .
B. Answer the following questions in a long bond paper. Write two (2) sentences in each item.
1. As a teenager, what is your stand in premarital sex?
2. Why do you think people engage in unsafe and unprotected premarital sex?
3. What are the causes of transmission of HIV/AIDS?
Search https://www.factretriever.com/hivaids-facts to know more important facts about
HIV/AIDS.

Exercises/Activities 4
A. In a long bond, make a poster on the campaign against illegal use of substances.
B. Write a slogan containing a message on how to attain a smoke-free country. Use a long
bond paper for this activity.

Exercises/Activities 5
A. As an adolescent, what are the benefits do you get from the following policies?

Anti-Hazing Cyber crime Prevention Act

Law

Anti- Child Pornography Act National Blood Services Act

B. How do the following policies affect and protect the people of this country?

Environmental Awareness and Education Seat Belt Use

Act Act

Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Law

Reflection
Put a check mark on the blank which corresponds to how well you learned the lesson.

YES NO
Description

1. I can identify the health related laws on Consumer Health,

Reproductive Health, Substance Use and Abuse, Social Health
and Environmental Safety.
2. I understand the health on Consumer Health, Reproductive
Health, Substance Use and Abuse, Social Health and
Environmental Safety.
3. I can describe the different health related laws on Consumer
Health, Reproductive Health, Substance Use and Abuse, Social
Health and Environmental Safety.
4. I acquire knowledge about the health related laws on Consumer
Health, Reproductive Health, Substance Use and Abuse, Social
Health and Environmental Safety.

References for Learners

Lualhati F. Callo, Mark Kenneth S. Camiling, Johannsen C. Yap, Janeth P. Cagulang, Jose
C. Doria, Encamita Deveraturda, Jo-Ann G. Gercia 2015 Physical Education and Health
Grade 10 Learner’s Material- First Edition 2015 pp.231-255. Pasig City, Philippines.

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 Prepared by:

NADIA P. ARGAMINO
Teacher III

Technical Working Group:

JERAHMEEL R. AQUINO
Head Teacher I

EVANGELINE ABENA
Teacher III

KIMBERLY ANNE ENRIQUEZ

Teacher II

Evaluator:

JENNIFER G. AGRANO
Head Teacher I

Reviewed by:
ROSAURO C. PEREZ
MAPEH-EPSVR