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PROCLAMATION NO. 1168: DECLARING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS MALARIA AWARENESS MONTH

PROCLAMATION NO. 1168
November 10, 2006

DECLARING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS MALARIA AWARENESS MONTH

WHEREAS, Malaria is the 8th leading cause of morbidity in the Philippines, affecting most Filipinos of productive age group, and vulnerable groups which includes pregnant women, children and indigenous population groups, and continue to be a major impediment to human and economic development in area where it persists;

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Presidential Decrees and Other Proclamations

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Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 856, and the Implementing Rules and Regulations)

Chapter II

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Presidential Decree 881:Empowering the Secretary of Health to Regulate the Labelling, Sale & Distribution of Hazardous Substance

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 881
January 30, 1976

EMPOWERING THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH TO REGULATE THE LABELING, SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

WHEREAS, the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (Republic Act No. 3720) establishes standards and quality measures for food, drugs and cosmetics;

WHEREAS, there are no substances other than food, drugs and cosmetics that are hazardous to the health and safety of the public;

WHEREAS, there is no law at present that regulates the labeling, sale and distribution of hazardous substances;

WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to adopt appropriate measures designed to protect the people against other hazards to their health and safety;

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 522

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 522
July 30, 1974

PRESCRIBING SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF ESTABLISHMENTS AND FACILITIES FOR THE PROTECTION AND CONVENIENCE OF THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC

WHEREAS, public and private sectors have continously contributed time, efforts and funds in the promotion of tourism, sanitation and in beautification campaigns throughout the land;

WHEREAS, results of surveys and observations along national highways and roads leading to tourist resorts have indicated an increase in private establishment and enterprises catering to local and foreign tourist;

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