What is RA 7610 or the Special Protection
of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation
and Discrimination Act?
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STRONGER
DETERRENCE AND SPECIAL PROTECTION
AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION
AND DISCRIMINATION, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
Child Abuse:
Refers to maltreatment of a child which
includes:
Psychological and physical abuse
Neglect
Cruelty
Sexual abuse
Emotional maltreatment
Comprehensive Program:
The law includes a coordinated program to
protect children against:
Child prostitution and sexual abuse
Child trafficking
Obscene publications and indecent shows
Other acts of abuse
ARTICLE II
Child prostitution and sexual abuse
Children, whether male or female, who for
money, profit, or any other consideration or
due to the coercion or influence of any adult,
syndicate or group, indulge in sexual
intercourse or lascivious conduct, are deemed
to be children exploited in prostitution and
other sexual abuse.
ARTICLE III
Child trafficking
Any person who shall engage in trading and
dealing with children including, but not limited
to, the act of buying and selling of a child for
money, or for any other consideration, or
barter, shall suffer the penalty of reclusion
temporal to reclusion perpetua. The penalty
shall be imposed in its maximum period when
the victim is under twelve (12) years of age.
ARTICLE IV
Obscene publications and indecent shows
Any person who shall hire, employ, use,
persuade, induce or coerce a child to perform
in obscene exhibitions and indecent shows,
whether live or in video, or model in obscene
publications or pornographic materials or to
sell or distribute the said materials shall suffer
the penalty of prison mayor in its medium
period.
ARTICLE V
Other Acts of Neglect, Abuse, Cruelty or
Exploitation and Other Conditions
Prejudicial to the Child’s Development.
Covers other forms of abuse, such as physical
abuse, neglect, or cruelty that impairs the
normal development of children. It also
criminalizes keeping company with minors in
inappropriate places (e.g., motels, hotels) and
using children in illegal activities like begging
and drug trafficking.
ARTICLE VI
Sanctions for Establishments and
Enterprises
Section 11: Provides for the closure and
revocation of licenses of establishments found
guilty of promoting child prostitution,
trafficking, or sexual exploitation, with
penalties for owners and managers.
ARTICLE VII
Emplyoment of Children
Section 12: Restricts the employment of
children below 15 years old, with exceptions
for family businesses or work in the
entertainment industry, under strict regulations
ensuring the child’s health, education, and
development.
ARTICLE VIII: Working Children
Remedial Procedures
Who May File a Complaint.
Complaints on cases of unlawful acts committed against the
children as enumerated herein may be filed by the following:
(a) Offended party;
(b) Parents or guardians;
(c) Ascendant or collateral relative within the third degree of
consanguinity;
(d) Officer, social worker or representative of a licensed
child-caring institution;
(e) Officer or social worker of the Department of Social
Welfare and Development;
(f) Barangay chairman; or
(g) At least three (3) concerned responsible citizens where
the violation occurred.
Penalties: Child abuse
Under Section 10, child abuse can result in
imprisonment of 6 years and 1 day to 12 years,
with harsher penalties if it leads to the child’s
death, injury or psychological harm.
Penalties: Discrimination
Any person who discriminate against children
of indigenous cultural communities shall suffer
a penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum
period and a fine of not less than P5,000 more
than P10,000.
Penalties: For working children
The person shall suffer the penalty of a fine of
not less than P1,000 but not more than P10,000
or imprisonment of not less than 3 months but
not more than 3 years, or both at the
discretion of the court; Provided, That, in case
of repeated violations of the provisions of this
Article, the offender's license to operate shall
be revoked.
VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
RA 9262
What is RA9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women
and Their Children Act of 2004?
Seeks to address the prevalence of violence against
women and their children (VAWC) by their intimate
partners like;
husband or ex-husband
live-in partner or former live-in partner
boyfriend/girlfriend or ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend
dating partner or former dating partner
Classifies VAWC as a "public crime"
What is VAWC under RA9262?
series of acts committed by an intimate partner;
against a woman who is his wife, former wife1.
against a woman with whom the person has or
had a sexual or dating Relationship
2.
against a women with whom he has a common
child
3.
against her child whether legitimate or
illegitimate within or without the family abode.
4.
Children As Used Under R.A. 9262.
“Children” refers to those below eighteen
(18) years of age or older but are incapable
of taking care of themselves as defined
under Republic Act No. 7610.
As used in this Act, it includes the biological
children of the victim and other children
under her care.
Dating Relationship as used under R.A. 9262.
It is a situation wherein the parties live as
husband and wife without the benefit of
marriage or are romantically involved over
time and on a continuing basis during the
course of the relationship.
Sexual Relations as used under R.A. 9262.
single sexual act which may or may not
result in the bearing of a common child.
4 Acts Of Violence
1. Physical Violence – acts that include bodily or physical
harm (battery)
2.Sexual Violence – the acts which are sexual in nature
committed against a woman or her child.
ex. rape, sexual harassment, acts of lasciviousness
3.Psychological Violence – Acts or omissions causing or
likely to cause mental or emotional suffering of the victim
4.Economic Abuse – Acts that make or attempt to make a
woman financially dependent upon her abuser.
Who gets protected under the Law?
The law protects the woman and her children.1.
Victim-child who is a minor2.
Any child under the care of a woman3.
What can women and children do under RA
9262?
Under the law, the offended party may file a criminal
action, or apply for Protection Order either as an
independent action or as an incident in civil or criminal
action and other remedies.
Is VAWC committed by men alone?
Women can also be liable under the law. These are the
lesbian partners/girlfriends or former partners of the
victim with whom she has or had a sexual or dating
relationship.
What if the male spouse/partner complains
about abuses committed by his wife/partner?
He may file a complaint or case under the Revised
Penal Code.
Who may file a complaint under RA 9262?
Any citizen having personal knowledge of the
circumstances involving the commission of the crime
may file a complaint because violence against women
and their children is considered a PUBLIC crime.
Where should cases for VAWC be filed?
Cases may be filed in the Regional Trial Court
designated as FAMILY COURT of the place where the
crime was committed. These courts have original and
exclusive jurisdiction over these cases.
What are the penalties for committing VAWC?
Offenders proven in court to be guilty of the
crime/ shall be penalized with:
⚫imprisonment ranging from 1 month and 1 day to 20
years payment of P100,000 to P300,000 in damages
⚫ mandatory psychological counseling or psychiatric
treatment
“Battered Woman Syndrome” as used under
R.A. 9262
pattern of psychological and behavioral
symptoms found in battered women as a
result of a long history of abuse.
Order issued by the Barangay or the Court
to prevent further acts of violence against a
woman or her child and to grant other
necessary relief, under RA 9262. There are
three (3) kinds of protection order:
Barangay Protection Order (BPO)1.
Temporary Protection Order (TPO)2.
Permanent Protection Order (PPO)3.
WHAT IS A PROTECTION ORDER?
Anyone of the following may apply for protection order:
a. the offended party
b. parents, or guardians of the offended party
c. ascendants, descendants or collateral relatives, within the
fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity
WHO MAY APPLY FOR PROTECTION ORDER?
d. officers or social workers of the DSWD or LGUs e. police
officers, preferably those in-charge of women and children's
desk
f. punong barangay or barangay kagawad
g. lawyers, counselors, therapists, health care providers of the
petitions
WHO MAY APPLY FOR PROTECTION ORDER?
REFERENCES
Philippine Commission on Women. (n.d.). FAQ: Republic Act No. 9262 or the
Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. Philippine
Commission on Women. https://pcw.gov.ph/faq-republic-act-9262/
DISASTER RISK
REDUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
The Philippines is highly vulnerable to various natural hazards
due to its geographic location. It sits in the Pacific Ring of Fire
and is frequently affected by typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, landslides, and floods. This makes disaster risk
reduction and management (DRRM) critical for minimizing the
impacts of these hazards on communities and the economy.
Disaster risk management is the application of disaster risk
reduction policies and strategies to prevent new disaster risk,
reduce existing disaster risk and manage residual risk,
contributing to the strengthening of resilience and reduction of
disaster losses.
Hazard
Event or process, either
natural or human-made
that can cause harm to
people, their belongings,
and their environment, if
they do not take
precautions.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Disaster
These are serious disruptions to
the functioning of a community
that exceeds its capacity to cope
using its resources
Can be caused by natural, man-
made, and technological hazards,
as well as various factors that
influence the exposure and
vulnerability of a community.
Capacity
All the strengths,
resources, and ideas that
people in the community
have to protect themselves
and their belongings
against the effects of a
disaster.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Vulnerability
Conditions that make
people, communities, cities,
or countries, more likely than
others to experience the
harmful effects of a hazard.
The DRRM system in the Philippines is
guided by Republic Act 10121 or the
Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Act of 2010, which
establishes a comprehensive DRRM
framework.
Designed to PREPARE FOR, RESPOND TO,
and RECOVER FROM natural or man-
made disasters effectively.
Implementing strategies that enhance
preparedness, response, and recovery
efforts.
KEY COMPONENTS OF DRRM
IN THE PHILIPPINES
1. Prevention and
Mitigation
Identifying risks, hazards,
and vulnerabilities
Enforcing building codes,
zoning ordinances, and
land-use planning
Promoting awareness and
preparedness campaigns
Ecosystem-based strategies
(e.g., reforestation,
watershed management)
2. Preparedness
Enhancing early warning
systems (EWS)
Organizing community drills
and simulation exercises
Establishing emergency plans
at local and national levels
Prepositioning relief goods
and emergency response
teams
Collaboration with local
government units (LGUs),
NGOs, and international
agencies
3. Response
Conducting search, rescue,
and emergency operations
Providing relief assistance,
such as food, water, shelter,
and medical care
Coordinating local, national,
and international support
during disasters
Utilizing the National
Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management - Council
(NDRRMC) for managing
emergency response efforts
4. Recovery and
Rehabilitation
Restoring affected areas by
rebuilding infrastructure and
livelihoods
Providing psychological
support and post-disaster
counseling
Promoting sustainable
development to reduce future
risks
Building back better
strategies for more resilient
communities
National Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Council
(NDRRMC): Main coordinating body
for DRRM in the Philippines, with
representatives from various
government agencies.
Local Government Units (LGUs):
Play a significant role in localized
disaster management, with
decentralization allowing LGUs to be
at the forefront of disaster response
and preparedness.
INSTITUTIONS INVOLVED IN
DRRM
Philippine Atmospheric,
Geophysical and Astronomical
Services Administration
(PAGASA) and Philippine
Institute of Volcanology and
Seismology (PHIVOLCS): Provide
critical weather forecasts,
earthquake, and volcanic activity
monitoring.
INSTITUTIONS INVOLVED IN
DRRM
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND
CLIMATE ACTION INTERVENTIONS
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
Priority 1. Understanding Disaster Risk
Priority 2. Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance to
Manage Disaster Risk
Priority 3. Investing in Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience
Priority 4. Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective
response to “Build Back
Better” in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction
THE SENDAI FRAMEWORK FOR
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION 2015-2030
BEST PRACTICES IN DRRM
Community-Based DRRM (CBDRRM)
Public-Private Partnerships
Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Integration
Typhoons and Flooding
Around 20 tropical cyclones
hit the Philippines annually.
Coastal areas and flood-
prone zones are particularly
vulnerable.
COMMON HAZARDS IN THE
PHILIPPINES
Earthquakes
The country experiences frequent
seismic activity due to its location on
the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Volcanic Eruptions
There are 24 active volcanoes in the
country, and major eruptions can
have far-reaching impacts.
COMMON HAZARDS IN THE
PHILIPPINES
Landslides
Heavy rains,
deforestation, and poor
land-use practices
increase the risk of
landslides in mountainous
regions.
COMMON HAZARDS IN THE
PHILIPPINES
CASE STUDIES TO EMPHASIZE THE
REAL-WORLD CONSEQUENCES
Example 1. Three siblings died after their house in La
Trinidad, Benguet, was buried by a landslide Monday night,
October 11 2021 , while Severe Tropical Storm Maring was
pounding the town.
Example 2. In December 2023, a series of strong
earthquakes hit Mindanao that caused extensive damage to
infrastructures, displacement of people and loss of lives.
Example 3. Flames and smoke rise from a line of trees as a
wildfire burns at the Dadia National Park in the region of
Evros, Greece, on September 1, 2023.
CASE STUDIES TO EMPHASIZE THE
REAL-WORLD CONSEQUENCES
CHALLENGES
Lack of funding and resources in some LGUs
Difficulty in reaching remote areas during emergencies
Gaps in public awareness and education
Rapid urbanization and unregulated development leading
to increased vulnerabilities
WAYS TO HELP TO SOLVE
THESE ISSUES
1. Education and awareness
2. peer education and training
3. Learn First aid and basic survival skills
4. community engagement
5. use of technology and social media
6. engage in research and innovation
REFERENCES
Frontiers 2016: Emerging issues of environmental concern. (n.d.). UNEP - UN
Environment Programme. https://www.unep.org/resources/frontiers-2016-
emerging-issues environmental-concern
20201116_WorldDisasters_Full.pdf | IFRC. (2021, July 5).
https://www.ifrc.org/document/world-disasters-report-2020
UNISDR annual report 2015. (2016b, April 20). UNDRR.
https://www.undrr.org/publication/unisdr-annual-report-2015
Direct & indirect losses. (2021, June 9).
https://www.preventionweb.net/understanding-disaster-risk/key-
concepts/direct-indirect-losses
ROOMING-IN AND
BREASTFEEDING ACT OF 1992
/ RA 7600
Republic Act No. 7600, which is also known as 'The
Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992.' This law
was enacted to encourage, protect, and support
the practice of breastfeeding in the Philippines. It
also provides incentives to both government and
private health institutions that implement rooming-
in and breastfeeding practices
WHAT IS RA 7600?
The state adopts rooming-in as a
national policy.
Breastfeeding provides essential
nutrients, immunization, and bonding
between mother and child.
Aims to save foreign exchange spent
on milk importation.
DECLARATION
OF POLICY
Provides essential nutrients and
immunization.
Promotes organ development through
growth factors.
Saves healthcare costs and enhances
infant health.
ADVANTAGES OF
BREASTFEEDING
a)Age of gestation—the length of time the fetus is inside the
mother's womb.
b) Bottlefeeding—the method of feeding an infant using a bottle
with artificial nipples, the contents of which can be any type of fluid.
c) Breastfeeding—the method of feeding an infant directly from the
human breast.
d) Breastmilk—the human milk from a mother.
e) Expressed breastmilk—the human milk which has been extracted
from the breast by hand or by breast pump. It can be fed to an
infant using a dropper, a nasogatric tube, a cup and spoon, or a
bottle.
DEFINITIONS
f) Formula feeding—the feeding of a newborn with infant formula
usually by bottlefeeding. It is also called artificial feeding.
g) Health institutions—are hospitals, health infirmaries, health
centers, lying-in centers, or puericulture centers with obstetrical and
pediatric services,
h) Health personnel—are professionals and workers who manage
and/or administer the entire operation of health institutions and/or
who are involved in providing maternal and child health services.
i) Infant—a child within zero (0) to twelve (12) months of age.
age, and adopted to their physiological characteristics.
either share the mother's bed or be placed in a crib beside the
mother.
DEFINITIONS
j) Infant formula—the breastmilk substitute formulated industrially in
accordance with applicable Codex Alimentarius standards, to satisfy
the normal nutritional requirements of infants up to six (6) months of
age, and adopted to their physiological characteristics.
k) Lactation management—the general care of a mother-infant
nursing couple during the mother's prenatal, immediate postpartum
and postnatal periods. It deals with educating and providing
knowledge and information to pregnant and lactating mothers on
the advantages of breastfeeding, the physiology of lactation, the
establishment and maintenance of lactation, the proper care of the
breasts and nipples, and such rother matters that would contribute
to successful breastfeeding.
DEFINITIONS
l) Low birth weight infant—a newborn weighing less than two
thousand five hundred (2,500) grams at birth.
m) Mother's milk—the breastmilk from the newborn's own mother.
n) Rooming-in-the practice of placing the newborn in the same
room as the mother right after delivery up to discharge to facilitate
mother-infant bonding and to initiate breastfeeding. The infant may
either share the mother's bed or be placed in a crib beside the
mother.
DEFINITIONS
o) Seriously ill mothers—are those who are: with severe infections;
in shock; in severe cardiac or respiratory distress; or dying; or those
with other conditions that may be determined by the attending
physician as serious.
p) Wet-nursing—the feeding of a newborn from another mother's
breast when his/her own mother cannot breastfeed.
DEFINITIONS
Applicable to both public and private
health institutions.
Normal deliver: should start within 30
minutes of birth.
Caesarean delivery: should start within 3 to
4 hours after birth.
Outside Health Institutions delivery
ROOMING-IN AND BREASTFEEDING
PRACTICES
Infants whose conditions do not permit rooming-in
and breastfeeding
Exemptions for mothers who are: a) seriously ill; b)
taking medications contraindicated to breastfeeding;
c) violent psychotics; or d) whose conditions do not
permit breastfeeding and rooming-in
Alternative methods like expressed breastmilk or wet-
nursing encouraged.
EXEMPTIONS
It shall be the mother's right to breastfeed her child
who equally has the right to her breastfmilk
Bottlefeeding shall be allowed only after the mother
has been informed by the attending health
personnel of the advantages of breastfeeding
Written consent is required if formula feeding is
chosen.
MOTHER’S RIGHT TO BREASTFEED
Health institutions should provide milk
banks for expressed breastmilk.
Ensures continued breastfeeding even
when direct feeding isn’t possible.
HUMAN MILK BANK
Continuous education programs for health
personnel on lactation.
Institutions should educate mothers on
breastfeeding techniques and infant care
during consultations.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Private institutions can deduct expenses for
rooming-in from taxable income (up to
twice the amount).
Government health institutions may receive
additional budget allocations.
Sanctions for violations include reprimands,
censure or suspension of permits.
INCENTIVES AND SANCTIONS
REFERENCES
Republic Act No. 7600. (1992). An act providing incentives to all government
and private health institutions with rooming-in and breastfeeding practices and
for other purposes. Lawphil.
https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1992/ra_7600_1992.html
Republic Act No. 7600. (1992). Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992. World
Health Organization. https://platform.who.int/docs/default-source/mca-
documents/policy-documents/law/PHL-MN-67-01-LAW-1992-eng-Rooming-In-
Breast-feeding-Act-1992.pdf
RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD
AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
LAW
Also known as Responsible Parenthood
and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 or
RH Law
Ensures universal access to reproductive
health information and services
Focuses on empowering informed family
planning choices for individuals and
couples
WHAT IS RH 10354?
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Reproductive Health
Focus on physical, mental, and social
well-being related to the reproductive
system
Enables:
Safe and consensual sexual
experiences
Exercise of reproductive choices
Fostering equality in sexual and
reproductive relationships
Reproductive Health Care
Access to Reproductive Health:
Full range of methods, facilities,
services, and supplies
Contributes to reproductive health
and well-being
Addresses reproductive health-
related problems
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Abortifacient
Any drug or device that:
Induces abortion
Destroys a fetus inside the mother’s
womb
Prevents the fertilized ovum from
reaching and implanting in the
mother’s womb
*Determined by the FDA
Willingness and capability to meet family
needs and aspirations
Shared decision-making on:
Number of children
Spacing and timing of children
Consideration of:
Family goals
Psychological readiness
Health
Socio-cultural and economic factors
Religious beliefs
Responsible parenthood
WHAT DOES THE RH LAW UPHOLD
AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Based on fundamental
human rights, including:
-Equality
-Non-discrimination
-Sustainable development
-Right to health (including
reproductive health)
Emphasizes personal choice
in family planning
Respects religious, ethical,
and cultural beliefs
Upholds family importance
and promotes:
-Gender equality
-Women's empowerment
-Dignity as a health and
human rights concern
-Social responsibility
WHAT DOES THE RH LAW UPHOLD
AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Universal access to:
Safe, effective, legal, and affordable
reproductive health services, methods,
devices, and supplies
Services that do not prevent the
implantation of a fertilized ovum
Free and relevant information and
education for:
Women
Children
Underprivileged sectors
Empowerment to make informed choices
about reproductive health
Enhancing Maternal
Healthcare Workforce
Upgrading Maternal
Care Facilities
IMPROVING ACCESS TO RH
SERVICES
Family Planning Supply
Program
Training Community
Health Workers
IMPROVING ACCESS TO RH
SERVICES
ELEMENTS OF REPRODUCTIVE
HEALTH CARE
1. Family planning information and services
which shall include as a first priority making
women of reproductive age fully aware of
their respective cycles to make them aware
of when fertilization is highly probable, as
well as highly improbable
2. Maternal, infant and child health and
nutrition, including breastfeeding
3. Proscription of abortion and management
of abortion complications
4. Adolescent and youth reproductive health
guidance and counseling
5. Prevention, treatment and management
of reproductive tract infections (RTI), HIV and
AIDS and other sexually transmittable
infections (STI)
6. Elimination of violence against women
and children and other forms of sexual and
gender-based violence
7. Education and counseling on sexuality
and reproductive health
8. Treatment of breast and reproductive
tract cancers and other gynecological
conditions and disorders
ELEMENTS OF REPRODUCTIVE
HEALTH CARE
9. Male responsibility and involvement and
men’s reproductive health
10. Prevention, treatment and management
of infertility and sexual dysfunction
11. Reproductive health education for the
adolescents
12. Mental health aspect of reproductive
health care.
IMPROVING RH ACCESS FOR
ALL
Hormonal contraceptives and other
family planning products are now
essential medicines, ensuring
they are readily available in
hospitals.
Mobile Health Care Services
(MHCS) will be set up to serve
remote areas.
Free Service
Healthcare providers must offer at
least 48 hours of free RH services
annually to low-income patients,
especially pregnant adolescents.
Teenage Pregnancy
RH Law mandates age-appropriate
reproductive health education in
schools covering various relevant
topics.
Ensure safe and accessible RH services.
Work with NGOs and private sectors to improve access to RH supplies.
Educate Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) on family planning.
Assist LGUs in delivering RH services.
Share updated information on family planning and maternal health.
Initiate and sustain a nationwide multimedia campaign to promote
reproductive health rights.
These functions will be performed by the DOH in coordination with the
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) as applicable.
ROLES OF VARIOUS
GOVERNMENT SECTORS
Ensure a sufficient number of skilled health workers for maternal care.
Improve healthcare facilities for emergency care.
Carry out annual maternal and infant death reviews.
Establish mobile units to reach underserved areas.
Train BHWs to promote reproductive health.
Launch campaigns to educate the public about reproductive health
rights.
ROLES OF VARIOUS
GOVERNMENT SECTORS
Issue strict guidelines on contraceptive use.
Ensure companies advertise sexuality-related products
prudently.
PROHIBITED ACTS
A B C D
PROHIBITED ACTS
E F G
VIOLATIONS
OF RA 10354 MAY RESULT IN:
Penalties: Imprisonment of 1 to 6 months, a
fine of ₱10,000 to ₱100,000, or both.
For Public Officers: Suspension of up to 1
year, or removal and forfeiture of
retirement benefits, depending on the
offense's severity, following due process.
PROHIBITED ACTS