Case# 6 Reaction of the Consumer Act of the Philippines (RA 7394)

Republic Act No. 7394
Consumer Act of the Philippines

Lets talk about the consumer is a broad label for any individuals or households that use goods and services generated within the economy. known as the CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES.The concept of a consumer occurs in different contexts, so that the usage and significance of the term may vary.. his act protects and give the rights of the consumer. In the interpretation and implementation of the provisions of this act the best interest of consumer shall be considered. This act is very useful because it develops and provides safety and quality standards for consumer products. It protect the public against unreasonable risks to injury associated with consumer products.In the Consumer Act of the Philippines it shows there the different policies that protect the interest of every consumers.Filipinos are very helpful.The filipinos should know the rights and duties.As what i read it has basic policies like protections against hazards to health and safety. It only means that every individuals have protections as a consumer of the Philippines. And also to give information to education, facilitate sound choice and the proper exercise of rights by the consumer....To improve the management, coordination and effectiveness of consumer programs, a National Consumer Affairs Council was being created. The council composed of the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Education, Culture and Sports, Department of Health, Department of Agriculture, four representatives from consumer organization of nationwide based to be chosen by the President from among the nominees submitted by the various consumer groups in the Philippines, and two representatives from business/industry sector to be chosen by the President from among the nominees submitted by the various business organizations. The council have the power to recommend new policies and legislation or amendments to existing ones.

Case#5 How new technology rewiring our "BRAINS"?

An issue that comes up more frequently in my therapy practice is the impact of communication technology and the internet on emotional, psychological and relationship health. The seduction of these tools, though helpful in a myriad of ways, is proving to be increasingly problematic. As a therapist, I’m experiencing first-hand the consequences occurring for people in distruption to relationships via distractibility and inattentiveness – as well as individual struggles with compulsive e-mail checking, social networking site checking and other what I refer to as “rabbit holes” that technology has created for us. As someone who is very connected to this technology myself, I can also relate to the problem potential.

It is ultimately up to us whether we jump into those rabbit holes and if we do, that we can get ourselves out unscathed; without the personal and relational problems I’ve indicated.

According to a recent article in The New York Times, people are indeed paying a price for their involvement in technology. “The technology is rewiring our brains,”said Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse and one of the world’s leading brain scientists. She and other researchers compare the lure of digital stimulation less to that o