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Health
Quarter 2 – Module 4
Health Trends, Issues, and
Concerns (National Level)
About the Module________________________________
This module will help you recognize and understand how the government works with
various institutions and sectors to address issues and concerns. It is important to know
these policies because they embody your rights as a citizen of the country. Be aware. Be
knowledgeable. Practice your rights.

The module is divided into four lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 – Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act
• Lesson 2 – Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
• Lesson 3 – Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act
• Lesson 4 – National Environmental Awareness and Education act 0f 2008

Through this module, you will be able to:

1. discuss the existing health-related laws;
2. explain the significance of the existing health-related laws in safeguarding
people’s health;
3. follows existing health-related laws; and
4. analyze critically the impact of current health trends, issues, and concerns.

What I Know

Directions: Read the following items carefully. Write the letter of the best answer in
each item on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What government agency helps in the prevention and control of AIDS?

A. Consumer Act C. National Blood Services Act
B. Tobacco Regulation Act D. Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act 1998
2. What is R.A 1965__________ all about?
A. Anti-Decency Law
B. Prohibition of Dangerous Drug
C. Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act
D. Comprehensive Policy in Addressing the Needs of Persons with Rare Disease
3. What is the best way to protect yourself against HIV?
A. Use birth control pills C. Get yourself vaccinated against HIV
B. Both A and D D. Use a latex condom during sexual intercourse
4. Which of the following reason wherein the person who has HIV/AIDS can avail
services provided by hospitals, in the workplace, and other public institutions?
A. The cases are confidential.
B. There are hospitals intended for HIV/AIDS patients.
C. The Act provides a program for anti-discriminatory acts.
D. The government put its effort to eradicate sex-related diseases.

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5. What law supervises the legal production of cigarettes in the country?
A. Consumer Act
B. Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
C. Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act
D. National Environment Awareness Education Act
6. Which of these is a symptoms of HIV infection?
A. Fever C. Swollen lymph nodes
B. Tiredness D. All of the Above
7. What do you call the spacing of childbirth and using contraception to control the
number of children you have?
A. family planning C. population control
B. family health care D. reproductive health
8. The responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act is most known as:
A. R.A. No. 10354 B. R.A No. 8423 C. R.A. No. 1997 D. R.A. No. 7394
9. National Environment Awareness and Education Act of 2008 is also known as _____.
A. R. A. 1015 B. R. A. 8949 C. R.A. 9512 D. R.A. 9262
10. Which of the following is NOT subject to penalties and fines of the Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002?
A. Selling of Alcohol C. Culturing Marijuana
B. Selling of methamphetamine D. Possessing of dangerous drugs
11. Which of the following pillars recognizes that abortion is illegal and punishable by
law?
A. Informed Choice C. Birth Control
B. Respect for life D. Responsible Parenthood
12. What does HIV-positive mean?
A. Your white cell count is high C. You have been informed about HIV
B. You have been tested for HIV D. The virus particles are present in the blood
13. This policy establishes standards of conduct for business and industry.
A. Anti-hazing law C. Seat belts Use acts
B. Consumer Act D. Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act
14. Which of these gestures has the highest possibility of HIV transmission?
A. kissing C. hand shaking
B. smoking D. sharing of needle
15. Which of the following pillars shall promote and provide unbiased information
services?
A. Informed Choice C. Birth Control
B. Respect for life D. Responsible Parenthood

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 Lesson Responsible Parenthood and
1 Reproductive Health Act

What I Need to Know

After going through this module, you will be able to:

1. recognize the different reproductive health and AIDS prevention Acts;

2. appreciate the role of responsible parenthood in one’s life; and
3. design an awareness program to help teenagers be aware of such Acts.

What’s In

As an adolescent, you experience numerous health issues that pertain to your well-
being. What are some examples of these concerns? Write them in the circles.

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 What’s New & What is It

The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act builds its foundation on
four pillars:

1. Informed Choice- The government shall promote and provide unbiased

information and services. This pillar also covers the provision and integration of
productive 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.
3. Birth Control- Reproductive healthcare information and supplies shall be made
available most especially to poor beneficiaries.
4. Responsible Parenthood- couples determine their ideal family size. Also, the
government shall equip each parent with needed information in all aspects of
family life, reproductive health, and responsible parenthood.

Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 officially designated

as Republic Act No. 10354. Provides for maternal and child healthcare, family
planning, and responsible parenthood.
Reproductive Health- it also concerns problems such as sexually transmitted
infections.
The Republic Act No. 8504 or the Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of
1998 was passed by Congress on July 28, 1997

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.

• 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” ( ENAC)

• The Act also provides for education dissemination in various institutions and
agencies, safe practice and procedure (testing, screening, and counseling) in
health organizations and associations, monitoring of cases with confidentiality,
and programs for anti-discriminatory acts ( in the workplace, hospitals, and other
public institution).

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TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Write True if it is according to the policy, and False if it is not.
__________ 1. A person with HIV/AIDS is allowed to donate blood, tissues, or organs.
__________ 2. When a pregnant woman has HIV, the baby gets it, too.
__________ 3. Pre/Post Test counseling sessions are given to those who undergo
HIV testing in accredited centers.
__________ 4. People with HIV/AIDS are not allowed to avail of services provided by
public hospital due to high risk infection.
__________ 5. For people who have sex, condoms are the best protection against HIV.
__________ 6. A person with HIV/AIDS is treated with utmost confidentiality by
medical personnel.
__________ 7. A patient’s case is still confidential even if there is interference by a
court.
__________ 8. The AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 promotes discrimination
against people with HIV/AIDS.
__________ 9. The Philippine National AIDS Council manages the HIV testing in
various accredited centers.
__________10. People with have HIV or AIDS can be detected through their physical
appearance.

What I Have Learned

Direction: Read and analyze the situations. What health policies are concerned in each
situation? In what way may the policies affect the character?

A couple is getting married in a few months. They are required to

attend seminars on family planning.

Health Policy: _____________________________________________

1. How does the law affect the character? ___________________________________________

2. What advice would you give to the couple? _______________________________________

A factory worker voluntarily underwent HIV testing. The result

shows that the worker is positive with the infection. He reported
about it to the administration. He is now hearing discriminatory
remarks from the co-workers. Apparently, the administrator spread
the news of his condition to the workers.

Health Policy: _____________________________________________________

1. How does the law affect the character? __________________________________________

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 What I Can Do

Direction: Create a mini placard or slogan related to the awareness of Responsible

Parenthood for teenagers.

Materials: 1/8 illustration board/ bond Criteria

paper/folder, Colored pen, ruler, and pencil
1. Creativity and design 20
Procedure:
1. Think of any idea related to Responsible 2.Relevance to the theme 20
parenthood.
2. Start creating a design using the materials 3. Impact 10
stated above.
3. Apply the necessary colors to your design. Total 50

Lesson
Tobacco Regulation act of
2 2003

What I Need to Know

After going through this module, you will be able to:
1. familiarize the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003;
2. explain the health benefits of smoking; and
3. illustrate the effect of smoking on one’s health and body.

What’s In

Why do teenagers smoke?

Do you think these reasons put your health at
risk? Why or why not?

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 What’s New & What is it

Republic Act No. 9211 otherwise known as The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
which protects people from the sale, use, and advertisements of hazardous
tobacco products.

• To promote a healthy environment, the act bans smoking in public places. It is

also banned in the center of youth activities, elevators, and stairwells. It also
includes fire-hazardous places, within public and private hospitals and medical
clinics, airport and other terminals, and food preparation areas. In this light, a
designated smoking and non-smoking area should be utilized.

• The Act also restricts access to the sale of tobacco products to minors. Tobacco
may not be put in a vending machine, unless it verifies ages, and may not be sold
within a hundred meters of a school. Should tobacco be sold, there should be
proper signage that indicates target consumers.

• When it comes to advertising and promotions, the Act provisions the printing of
warnings on cigarette packs in either Filipino or English. Besides, health
warnings should also be included.

• Lastly, the government should provide programs and projects for those who shall
be affected by the passing of the Act. One example of which is the tobacco
growers. The act provisions the establishment of a cooperative and assistance
program for the said people.

Tobacco- (Nicotiana tabacum) is an herbaceous plant that can only be found in

cultivation and then processed into either a herbal plant or tobacco.

Activity
Direction: Read the following acts and tell whether it is legal by checking the column
on the right side.
Acts ✓
Prohibition of smoking in public places

Allowing students to smoke in their homes

Public information on health risks of tobacco use

Banning teenagers from buying tobacco products

Prohibition on sale of tobacco products to minors

Provision of Financial Assistance to Farmers in Growing Alternative

Crops

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 What I have learned

Write a short reflection of the psychological effects on a person who reads the cigarette
warning labels. Use a separate sheet of paper for your composition. Write it in three (3)
sentences.

What I can do

Direction: The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 requires the printing of warnings on
cigarette packs. On a separate sheet of paper, design your pack of cigarette.

Materials: Colored pen, ruler, and bond

paper.

Procedure:
1. Look for examples of Cigarette labels.
2. Make your own cigarette label using the
sample design.
3. Write your own version of warnings to the
consumers on the dangers of smoking.

Criteria:
1. Appropriate and relevant content 10
https://bit.ly/2VkU7UA
2. Creativity and artistry 10
3. Neatness 5
Total 20 pts.

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 Lesson
Comprehensive Dangerous
3 Drugs Act

What I Need to Know

After going through this module, you will be able to:

1. state the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act;

2. express the advantages of Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act; and
3. design a slogan about drug awareness which acknowledges Police as our
modern-day heroes.

What’s In

What is the person in the picture doing?

What can you say about it?

https://bit.ly/379Gv0U

What’s New & What Is It?

One of the major reccurring concerns in the Philippines is Drugs. Majority of crimes
commited are drug related. Thus, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Acts of 2002
(RA 1965) was created.
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. According to the policy, here are some which are considered as unlawful acts and
are subject to penalties and fines.

a. Importing of dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential

chemicals (narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances) Penalty: life
imprisonment to death Fine: P500,000.00 to 10,000,000.00)

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 b. Selling, trading, administering, dispensing, delivering, distributing, and
transporting dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential
chemical (Penalty: life imprisonment to death Fine: P500,000 to P10,000,000)

c. Maintaining a drug den, dive, or resort (Penalty: life imprisonment to death Fine:
P500,000.00 10,000,000.00)

d. Manufacturing of dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential

chemicals (Penalty: life imprisonment to death Fine: P500,000.00 10,000,000.00)

e. Manufacturing or delivery of equipment, instrument, apparatus, or other

paraphernalia for dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential
chemicals. (Penalty: of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1)
day to twenty (20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00).

f. Possessing dangerous drugs, equipment, instrument, apparatus, or other

paraphernalia. (Penalty: Imprisonment of 6 Months & 1 day to 4 years Fine:
P10,000 to 50,000)

g. Possessing dangerous drugs during parties, social gatherings, or meetings. The

penalty of imprisonment ranging from six (6) months and one (1) day to four (4)
years and a fine ranging from Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) to Fifty thousand
pesos (P50,000.00)

h. Cultivating or culturing plants classified as dangerous drugs or sources of such

(Penalty: life imprisonment to death Fine: P500,000 to P10,000,000)

i. Unnecessary prescribing dangerous drugs. The penalty of imprisonment ranging

from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years and a fine ranging
from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand
pesos (P500,000.00)

On the other hand, the government also regulates these gateway drugs through the
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act and the Tobacco Regulation Act.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Write a one-paragraph (5 sentences only) reflection based on the following

questions:

1. Why is it important to know the policy of the dangerous drugs act of 2002?
2. Do you think knowing this Act will help you improve your life?

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Police are considered heroes during this pandemic. Let us acknowledge
them by creating a slogan showing Drug Awareness. Do it in a short bond paper. Use
the criteria below as your guide.
Criteria:

Relevance of the theme 15

Originality 15
Attractiveness 10
Neatness of work 10
Total 50pts.

Lesson
National Environmental
4 Awareness and Education Act

What I Need to Know

After going through this module, you will be able to:
1. recognize the National Environment Awareness and Education Act;
2. respond to the need of the environment on how to protect it; and
3. conduct national environmental awareness to one’s community through
planting a tree.

What’s In

Let us check if you still remember our previous lesson. Write the name of the policy
and provide at least three (3) key points/definition.
Policy Key Points/Definition
1.
2.
3.

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 What’s New & What Is It?

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.

1. Pollution
Republic Act 9512 or the National Environmental Awareness And Education Act
of 2008 this Act promotes environmental awareness through environmental
education. Various education 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 on human well-being,
responsibilities of humans in conservation, protection and rehabilitation of
resources, and sustainable development through the environment. Also,
environmental education shall be part of the National Service Training Program.
(NSTP).

What I Have Learned

Direction: People nowadays take advantage of our nature. As a Filipino citizen did you
ever made something good that had a big impact on the environment? Write your
answer to this question on a separate sheet of paper.

As a Filipino citizen did you ever made something good that had a big impact on the
environment?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Tree Planting
Conduct an Environmental Awareness with your
family through planting one (1) tree near your
house. Document your planting through pictures
or video. Ask your teacher on the process of
submitting your output. https://bit.ly/2TJMcQf

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 Assessment

Directions: Read the following items carefully. Write the letter of the best answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. What does HIV-positive mean?

A. Your white cell count is high C. You have been informed about HIV
B. You have been tested for HIV D. The virus particles are present in the blood

2. Which of the following reason wherein the person who has HIV/AIDS can avail
services provided by hospitals, in the workplace, and other public institutions?
A. The cases are confidential.
B. There are hospitals intended for HIV/AIDS patients.
C. The Act provides a program for anti-discriminatory acts.
D. The government put its effort to eradicate sex-related diseases.

3. Which of these gestures has the highest possibility of HIV transmission?

A. kissing C. hand shaking
B. smoking D. sharing of needle

4. Which of the following Republic Act promotes environmental awareness through

environmental education?
A. R.A. No. 10354 B. R.A. No. 9512 C. R.A. No. 1997 D. R.A. No. 7394

5. It is the law that supervises the legal production of cigarettes in the country.
A. Consumer Act
B. Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
C. Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act
D. National Environment Awareness Education Act

6. What law calls for the husband and wife to have spacing of childbirth and to use
contraception to control the number of children?
A. Family planning C. Population control
B. Family health care D. Reproductive health

7. Which of the following pillars promote and provide unbiased information services?
A. Informed Choice C. Birth control
B. Respect for life D. Responsible Parenthood

8. The responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act is most known as:
A. R.A. No. 10354 B. R.A No. 8423 C. R.A. No. 1997 D. R.A. No. 7394

9. National Environment Awareness and Education Act of 2008 is also known as ___.
A. R. A. 1015 B. R. A. 8949 C. R.A. 9512 D. R.A. 9262

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10. What government agency helps in the prevention and control of AIDS?
A. Consumer Act C. National Blood Services Act
B. Tobacco Regulation Act D. Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act 199
11. Which of the following is NOT subject to penalties and fines of the Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002?
A. Selling of Alcohol C. Culturing Marijuana
B. Selling of methamphetamine D. Possessing of dangerous drugs

12. Which of the following pillars recognizes that abortion is illegal and punishable by
law?
A. Informed Choice C. Birth control
B. Respect for life D. Responsible Parenthood

13. Which of these is a symptom of HIV infection?

A. Fever C. Swollen lymph nodes
B. Tiredness D. All of the above

14. What is the best way to protect yourself against HIV?

A. Use birth control pills C. Get yourself vaccinated for HIV
B. Both A and D D. Use a latex condom during sexual intercourse

15. What is R.A 1965__________ all about?

A. Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act
B. Prohibition of Dangerous Drug
C. Anti-Decency Law
D. Comprehensive Policy in Addressing the Needs of Persons with Rare Disease.

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References

Books
Donatelle, R. (2206). Access to Health. (9th ed.). San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc.
Galvez-Tan, J. Z., et al. (2009). The Health Curriculum in Philippine Basic Education.
(Volume 2: A resource
book on Health for teachers). Pasay: UNESCO, National Commission of the Philippines.
Meeks, L., et al. (2005). Comprehensive school health education: Awesome
strategies for teaching
health ®. (4th ed). McGraw-Hill. New York

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