List down at least 5 global issues most applicable to the Philippines. Research on Philippine laws meant to address the problem. Problem/Issue Philippine Law meant to address the problem Specific Provision/s of the Law

Climate Change

• Philippine Law: Republic Act No. 9729 or the Climate Change Act of 2009
• Specific Provision: The law establishes the Climate Change Commission, which is tasked to coordinate, monitor and evaluate the programs and action plans of the government relating to climate change.

Human Trafficking

• Philippine Law: Republic Act No. 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003
• Specific Provision: The law criminalizes the act of trafficking and establishes penalties for individuals and corporations involved in human trafficking.

Poverty and Inequality

• Philippine Law: Republic Act No. 8425 or the Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act
• Specific Provision: The law establishes the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) which is tasked to coordinate poverty reduction programs and to ensure that marginalized sectors participate in government decision-making processes.

Environmental Degradation

• Philippine Law: Republic Act No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
• Specific Provision: The law provides the legal framework for the country's systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program that ensures protection of public health and the environment.

Health Issues (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic)

• Philippine Law: Republic Act No. 11332 or the Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act
• Specific Provision: The law mandates the Department of Health (DOH) to establish systems for disease surveillance and response, health crisis management, and health education and information dissemination to prevent and control notifiable diseases and other public health concerns.