ZOMIL, Geralyn Kae M.

BSN 3Y2 – 1
TASK 1 LEC – CU 11

 Choose three legal mandates that you find the most relevant and applicable in our current
health situation. Explain why you choose these mandates and state the key points of your
answer.

1. Republic Act 7394 (1992)

“Consumer Act of the Philippines”
As the world responds to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we’re seeing a dramatic shift
from in-person to online shopping where people are relying too much on the digital world more
than ever. It is substantial to be conscious of having knowledge about the various consumer
rights which include right to protection of health and safety from goods and services that the we
buy, right to be informed about the quality, price, potency, purity of the products. By this, we
will be able to obtain accurate and unbiased information that will enable us to make the best
choices and protects against hazards to health and safety.

2. Republic Act 9711 (2008)

“Food and Drug Administration Act”
It is mandated to ensure the safety, efficacy or quality of health products which include food,
drugs, devices, vaccines, etc. It was declared to protect and promote the right to health of the
people. I choose this mandate because of its responsibilities – for making sure medications and
foods are safe to use and eat. In our current health situation, we are encouraged to remain
vigilant on the purchase and use of health products. We also advised against the purchase and
use of vaccines sold locally or online claiming to be safe and effective in preventing COVID-19
disease.

3. Presidential Decree No. 491(1974)

“Nutrition Act of the Philippines”
Our lives have changed dramatically since COVID-19 stay at home policies. This can lead to
feelings of strong emotions like anxiety, isolation, and depression. These emotions can trigger
poor eating habits and food choices. Nutrition Act of the Philippines is significant for us to
promote awareness in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since, there are no foods or dietary
supplements that can help to prevent or cure COVID-19 infection, healthy diets are important for
supporting immune systems. And with the help of this we can improve and/or achieve optimal
health and most importantly – lower the risk of diseases at all ages.