Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Division of Bohol

HEALTH-10
SECOND QUARTER
WEEK 1

Quarter : 2 Week : 1 Day : 4 Activity No. : 1

Competency: : Discusses the existing health related laws (H10CH-IIa-1)
Objective : Analyze the importance of the existing health related laws towards adolescents.
Topic : Health Trends, Issues, and Concerns in the National Level
(Reproductive Health)
Materials : Bond paper, Ball pen
Reference : (L. F. Callo 2015)
Callo, Lualhati F. et al. 2015. Physical Education and Health 10 pp. 238-239.
Department of Education.

Copyrights : Department of Education

Concept Notes:
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.
To aid reproductive health needs of the citizens, the government mandated the Republic Act 10354
or most known as the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act.
The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Act builds it foundation on four pillars:
1. Informed Choice- As the act stated, 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. This pillar also covers the provision for
the integration of reproductive health and sexuality education in schools, and other
educational settings.
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 healthcare, 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 life,
reproductive health, and this pillar.

Activity - FILL ME!

Pillars of R.A 10354 Positive Impact Negative Impact Related Issues

1. Informed Choice

2. Birth Control

3. Respect for Life

4. Responsible
Parenthood
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Division of Bohol
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Division of Bohol