NURSING LAWS

Question 1

What is RA 9173?

Answer 1

Philippine Nursing Act of 2002

This law regulates the practice of nursing in the Philippines.

Question 2

What is RA 11223?

Answer 2

Universal Health Care Act

This act aims to provide all citizens with access to quality health care services.

Question 3

What is R 8423?

Answer 3

Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act

This regulation promotes the development and use of traditional and alternative medicine.

Question 4

What is RA 9288?

Answer 4

Newborn Screening Law

This law mandates screening for certain congenital disorders in newborns.

Question 5

What is RA 9262?

Answer 5

Violence Against Women and Children

This act protects women and children from various forms of abuse.

Question 6

What is RA 11036?

Answer 6

Mental Health Act

This law promotes mental health and provides a framework for mental health services.

Question 7

What is RA 11037?

Answer 7

Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino

This act aims to provide nutritious food for Filipino children.

Question 8

What is RA 10152?

Answer 8

Mandatory Immunization Below 5 years old

This law requires immunization for children under five years of age.

Question 9

What is RA 7160?

Answer 9

Local Government Code

This code outlines the structure and powers of local government units.

Question 10

What is RA 7600?

Answer 10

Rooming in and Breastfeeding Act of 1992

This act encourages breastfeeding and rooming-in practices for infants.

Question 11

What is RA 10028?

Answer 11

Expanded Breastfeeding Act of 2009

This law supports breastfeeding in workplaces and public places.

Question 12

What is RA 9211?

Answer 12

Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003

This act regulates tobacco products and protects public health.

Question 13

What is RA 8976?

Answer 13

Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000

This law mandates the fortification of certain food products.

Question 14

What is RA 6365?

Answer 14

National Policy on Population

This policy addresses population control and reproductive health.

Question 15

What is RA 7432?

Answer 15

Senior Citizen Act (20%)

This act provides discounts and benefits for senior citizens.

Question 16

What is RA 7875?

Answer 16

National Health Insurance Act of 1995

This act establishes a national health insurance program for citizens.

Question 17

What is RA 6675?

Answer 17

Generics Act of 1988

This law promotes the use of generic drugs to make health care more affordable.

Question 18

What is RA 6425?

Answer 18

Dangerous Drug Act of 1972

This act regulates the use and distribution of dangerous drugs.

Question 19

What is RA 4226?

Answer 19

Hospital Licensure Act

This act governs the licensing and regulation of hospitals.

Question 20

What is RA 8504?

Answer 20

Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control

This law aims to prevent and control the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Question 21

What is RA 7719?

Answer 21

Blood Services Act of 1994

This act regulates blood donation and transfusion services.

Question 22

What is RA 7305?

Answer 22

Magna Carta for Public Health Workers

This law provides rights and benefits for public health workers.

Question 23

What is RA 3573?

Answer 23

Law on Reporting Communicable Diseases

This law mandates the reporting of communicable diseases for public health monitoring.

Question 24

What is RA 6173?

Answer 24

Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees

This code sets ethical standards for public service.

Question 25

What is RA 8749?

Answer 25

Clean Air Act of 1999 ## Footnote This act aims to manage air quality and reduce air pollution.

Question 26

What is EO 51?

Answer 26

Milk Code ## Footnote This law regulates the marketing of breastmilk substitutes.

Question 27

What is RA 209?

Answer 27

Family Code ## Footnote This code governs family relations and legal responsibilities.

Question 28

What is RA 9003?

Answer 28

Ecological Solid Waste Management ## Footnote This law provides a framework for managing solid waste in an ecological manner.

Question 29

What is RA 9275?

Answer 29

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 ## Footnote This act aims to protect and preserve water quality.

Question 30

What is RA 6969?

Answer 30

Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control ## Footnote This law regulates the management of hazardous waste.

Question 31

What is RA 7610?

Answer 31

Child Abuse ## Footnote This act protects children from abuse and exploitation.

Question 32

What is RA 3753?

Answer 32

Civil Registry Law ## Footnote This law regulates the registration of civil status events.

Question 33

What is RA 1054?

Answer 33

Occupational Health Act ## Footnote This act ensures the health and safety of workers in their workplaces.

Question 34

What is RA 11332?

Answer 34

Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act ## Footnote This law mandates reporting of certain diseases and health events.

Question 35

What is RA 8981?

Answer 35

PRC Modernization Act ## Footnote This act modernizes the Professional Regulation Commission.

Question 36

What is RA 10354?

Answer 36

Reproductive Health and Responsible Parenthood ## Footnote This law promotes reproductive health and responsible parenting.

Question 37

What is RA 10912?

Answer 37

CPD Law of 2016 ## Footnote This law mandates continuing professional development for professionals.

Question 38

What is RA 7883?

Answer 38

BHW Incentive and Benefits ## Footnote This law provides incentives and benefits for Barangay Health Workers.