Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts of Community Health Nursing
Law / Code / Act
Act No. 157 (1901)
Fajardo Act of 1912
Full Title / Description
Focus / Coverage
An Act Creating the Board of Health Established the first Board of Health, the earliest form of the Department
for the Philippine Islands
of Health.
An Act Creating Sanitary Divisions
Divided provinces into sanitary divisions each headed by a physician,
laying the foundation for public health organization.
RA 1082 (1954)
Rural Health Act of 1954
Created Rural Health Units (RHUs) in every municipality to strengthen rural
public health services.
RA 1891 (1957)
Amendment to the Rural Health Act
Revised provisions of RA 1082, creating eight categories of RHUs based on
population size.
RA 7160 (1991)
Local
Government
Code of the Devolved basic health services to Local Government Units (LGUs) and
Philippines
RA 7305
Magna
Carta
established local health boards.
of
Public
Health Ensures fair compensation, rights, and benefits for public health workers.
Workers
RA 7875 (1995)
National Health Insurance Act
Created the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to
provide universal health insurance coverage.
Millennium
UN Global Commitment
Development
Goals
Eight global goals including reduction of poverty, improvement of
maternal health, and combating disease.
(2000)
FOURmula
One
for DOH Health Reform Agenda
Health (2005)
Universal
Health
(2010 Agenda)
Aims for better health outcomes and equity through service delivery,
regulation, and good governance.
Care Kalusugan Pangkalahatan
Strengthens access to affordable and quality health services for all
Filipinos.
CHAPTER 9: THE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Law / Code / Order
Full Title / Description
Focus / Coverage
Executive Order No. 958
National Healthy Lifestyle Advocacy Declared 2005–2015 as the Decade of Healthy Lifestyle to promote
(2005)
Campaign
RA 1054
Free Emergency Medical and Dental Grants employees free access to emergency medical and dental
RA 9211 (2003)
wellness and disease prevention.
Treatment for Employees Act
treatment.
Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
Regulates the sale, packaging, distribution, and advertising of tobacco
products.
RA 6425 (1972)
Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972
Imposes penalties for violations related to dangerous drugs. (Later
superseded by RA 9165.)
RA 9165 (2002)
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Strengthens drug prevention, control, and rehabilitation programs.
Act of 2002
RA 8423 (1997)
RA 7277 (1992)
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Promotes the use of safe and effective traditional and alternative
Act (TAMA)
medicine in health care.
Magna Carta for Disabled Persons
Promotes rehabilitation, self-reliance, and integration of persons with
disabilities into society.
RA 10352 (2012)
Sin Tax Reform Law
Restructures excise tax on alcohol and tobacco to fund universal
health care and discourage vices.
Administrative Order No. Guidelines for the Implementation Establishes
179, s. 2004
of
the
National
Prevention
operational
guidelines
for
preventing
blindness
of nationwide.
Blindness Program
Department Personnel
Creation of Program Management Forms a committee to oversee the implementation of blindness
Order No. 2005-0547
Committee
for
the
National prevention programs.
Prevention of Blindness Program
Proclamation No. 40
(1992)
Sight-Saving Month
Declares August as “Sight-Saving Month” to promote awareness and
prevention of blindness.
CHAPTER 10: MATERNAL, NEWBORN, AND CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Law / Code / Act
RA 10354 (2012)
Full Title / Description
Responsible
Reproductive
Focus / Coverage
Parenthood
Health
Act
and Promotes universal access to methods of contraception, fertility
of
2012 control, sexual education, and maternal care.
(Reproductive Health Law)
RA 7875 (1995)
National Health Insurance Act of 1995
Created the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to
provide universal health insurance coverage.
EO 119 (1987)
Reorganization of the Department of Strengthened the DOH to efficiently deliver health services nationwide.
Health
RA 7600 (1992)
Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act of Promotes breastfeeding by requiring rooming-in practices in hospitals.
1992
RA 10028 (2009)
Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act
Strengthens RA 7600 by requiring workplace lactation stations and
support for breastfeeding.
RA 8504 (1998)
RA 9710 (2009)
Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Establishes measures for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in the
Act
Philippines.
Magna Carta of Women
Promotes gender equality, women's health, and reproductive rights.
EO 51 (1986)
Milk Code of the Philippines
Regulates the marketing of breastmilk substitutes and promotes
breastfeeding.
RA 9288 (2004)
Newborn Screening Act of 2004
Requires screening of newborns for certain congenital disorders to
prevent disabilities.
RA 8980 (2000)
Early
Childhood
Care
and Promotes early child development and care from 0 to 6 years old.
Development (ECCD) Act
RA 8505 (1998)
Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Provides protective measures and assistance to rape victims.
Act
RA 10354 (Reiterated)
Responsible
Parenthood
Reproductive Health Act
and Basis for the Reproductive Health Program and family planning
policies.
CHAPTER 11: CONTROL OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Law / Code / Act
Full Title / Description
Focus / Coverage
Executive Order No. 958
National Healthy Lifestyle Advocacy Declared 2005–2015 as the “Decade of Healthy Lifestyle” promoting
(2005)
Campaign
RA 1054
Free Emergency Medical and Dental Requires employers to provide free emergency medical and dental
RA 9211 (2003)
wellness, exercise, and disease prevention.
Treatment for Employees Act
services to employees.
Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003
Regulates the sale, use, packaging, distribution, and advertising of
tobacco products.
RA 6425 (1972)
Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972
Imposes penalties for violations related to illegal drugs (superseded by
RA 9165).
RA 9165 (2002)
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act Strengthens drug prevention, control, and rehabilitation programs.
of 2002
RA 8423 (1997)
Traditional and Alternative Medicine Promotes the use and regulation of traditional and alternative
Act (TAMA)
medicine practices.
Administrative Order
Guidelines for the Implementation of Sets operational guidelines for preventing blindness nationwide.
No. 179, s. 2004
the National Prevention of Blindness
Program
Department Personnel
Creation of Program Management Establishes
Order No. 2005-0547
Committee for the National Prevention implementation.
a
committee
to
oversee
blindness
prevention
of Blindness Program
Proclamation No. 40
Sight-Saving Month
(1992)
RA 7277 (1992)
Declares August as “Sight-Saving Month” to raise awareness on
blindness prevention.
Magna Carta for Disabled Persons
Promotes rehabilitation, self-reliance, and integration of persons with
disabilities into mainstream society.
RA 10352 (2012)
Sin Tax Reform Law
Increases taxes on tobacco and alcohol to discourage consumption
and fund Universal Health Care programs.
CHAPTER 13: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Law / Code / Decree
PD 856
Full Title / Description
Code
of
Sanitation
Philippines
RA 9003
Ecological
the Governs sanitation standards including water, food, waste,
and environmental sanitation.
Solid
Management Act of 2000
RA 9711
of
Focus / Coverage
Waste Provides framework for proper waste segregation, collection,
transport, storage, treatment, and disposal of solid waste.
Food and Drug Administration Act Strengthens the regulatory capacity of the FDA to ensure the
of 2009
safety, efficacy, and quality of food, drugs, cosmetics, and
medical devices.