HEALTH 10

(1st Quarter)
Name of Learner: _________________________________ Grade Level: _______
Section: __________________ Date: _____________

Content Standards: The learner understands the guidelines and criteria in the selection and
evaluation of health information, products and services.
Performance Standards: The learner demonstrates critical thinking and decision-making skills
in the selection, evaluation and utilization of health information, products and services.
MELC: The learner …
Explains the different kinds of complementary and healthcare modalities.
Explains the importance of consumer laws to protect public health.
Identifies national and international government agencies and private organizations that
implement programs for consumer protection.
Participates in programs for consumer welfare and protection.

Republic Act No. 8423 or the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997 provisioned
the creation of the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Healthcare (PITACH),
which work closely to the Department of Health.

A. WHAT ARE THE MODALITIES APPROVED BY PITACH?

UNSCRAMBLED THE WORDS TO FORM THE COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE
MEDICINES IN COLUMN A.
READ COLUMN B TO FIND OUT EACH WORDS.

A. B.
1. PRESUREUCAS It applies pressure on certain points of the
body.
2. WAGNAB For blood pressure control
3. REUPNCTUUAC Form of energy medicine where long thin
needles are inserted to specific parts of the
body to affect the energy flow.
4. GUDNALI For cough and asthma
5. EOSVNTA The procedure is to place an inverted glass
that have flames from burning cotton on
specific points in the body.
6. BASMNGO For urinary stones.
7. EFEOLOGYXLR Focuses on treating specific disorders
through massaging of the soles of the feet.
8. PLAUKAOC For ringworm and other skin infections.
9. BATUG ASATNG For mouthwash.
10. SAYABAB Use for antiseptic to disinfect wounds.

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The Consumer Act of the Philippines is a law that protects the interest of the consumer,
promotes general welfare, and establishes standards of conduct for business and industry.

IDENTIFY 8 BASIC RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER.

__OO_E 1. This is the right to choose products at competitive

prices with an assurance of satisfactory quality.
B_ _ IC _ _ E D _ 2. The right to guarantees survival, adequate food
shelter, healthcare, education, and sanitation.
_ E _ L _ _ E _ _ I R _ _ M _ _ N T 3. This is the right to live and work in an environment
that is neither threatening nor dangerous and,
which permits a life of dignity and well-being.
C O _ _ U _ _ _ E D _ _ A _ _ O N 4. This is the right to acquire the knowledge and skills
necessary to be an informed customer.
_N__R_ A__O_ 5. This is the right to be protected against dishonest or
misleading advertising or labeling and the right to
be given the facts and information needed to make
an informed choice.
___R_SS 6. This is the right to be compensated for
misinterpretation, shoddy goods or unsatisfactory
services.
R__RE__NT__I__ 7. This is the right to express consumer interests in the
making and execution of government policies.
SA___Y 8. The right to be protected against the marketing of
goods or the provision of services that are
hazardous to health and life.

You also have the power to report illegal and fraudulent health products and services.

B. NAME THE FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT FIRMS

1. 2.

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 3.

D. CREATE A LETTER OF COMPLAINT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FRAUDULENT PRODUCT.

ASSIGN EACH ONE THE TOPIC OF COMPLAINT THEY WILL BE WRITING.
CHOOSE ALSO FROM THE ABOVE WHO TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING COMPLAINT.

- SURNAME A-E – EXPIRED SUGAR

- SURNAME F-I SOUR TASTING CHOCOLATE DRINK
- SURNAME J-M BREAD WITH MOLDS
- SURNAME N-Q MALFUNCTIONING KEYBOARD
- SURNAME R-U MALFUNCTIONING CELLPHONE
- SURNAME V-Z MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRIC FAN

Date:

(Company)
Address

Dear (Company),

On (date of purchase), I bought (assigned product) with serial

number __________. I made this purchase in ____________.

Unfortunately, your product is not functioning properly because it

keeps shutting off after being used for 5-10 minutes.

I would appreciate your action to repair or replace the product as

soon as possible. I look forward to your reply and resolution to my
problem. Please contact me at the address below or by calling with
this number 090000000.

Sincerely.

(Name and Address)

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