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Table 1 List of normative documents reviewed for this study grouped by search selection procedure used and chronologically [separate file]

From: Assessment of country policies affecting reproductive health for adolescents in the Philippines

Documents used in the review of laws, policies, and guidance

Date of publication

Type of document

I. National Laws and Policies on Reproductive Health

 Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Advisory 2017–302: Results of the FDA’s Re-evaluation of Contraceptive Products for Recertification (in compliance with the Supreme Court’s April 2017 decision in ALFI et al. vs. Garin et al. and Noche et al. vs. Garin et al.)

Nov 2017

Implementing policy

 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (R.A. No. 10354)

Nov 2017

Implementing policy

 Supreme Court of the Philippines, Second Division. Decision on Alliance for the Family Foundation, Philippines, Inc. (ALFI) and Atty. Maria Concepcion S. Noche, et al. vs. Hon. Janette L. Garin, et al./Maria Concepcion S. Noche, et al. vs. Hon. Janette L. Garin, et al.

Apr 2017

Supreme court decision and law

 Office of the President. Executive Order No. 12, s. 2017: Attaining and Sustaining “Zero Unmet Need For Modern Family Planning” Through the Strict Implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes.

Jan 2017

Implementing policy

 Supreme Court of the Philippines, Second Division. Decision on Alliance for the Family Foundation, Philippines, Inc. (ALFI), et al. vs. Hon. Janette L. Garin, et al./Maria Concepcion S. Noche, et al. vs. Hon. Janette L. Garin, et al.

Aug 2016

Supreme court decision and law

 Department of Education. K to 12 Curriculum Guide: Health (Grade 1 to Grade 10)

2016

Technical guide

 Supreme Court of the Philippines (en banc). Decision on Imbong J. et al. vs. Ochoa P. et al.

Apr 2014

Supreme court decision and law

 DOH. The Philippine Clinical Standards Manual on Family Planning (2014 Edition)

2014

Technical guide

 DOH. Postpartum Family Planning: Supplement to the Philippines Clinical Standards Manual on Family Planning (2014 Edition)

2014

Technical guide

 Republic Act No. 10354: An Act Providing for a National Policy on Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health

Dec 2012

Law

 Revised Penal Code (Act No. 3815): Articles 256–259

1930

Law

II. Materials from the DOH Adolescent and Health Programme

 DOH. Behavior Change Communication Strategies for Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy: Sourcebook

2012

Technical guide

 DOH. Adolescent Job Aid Manual: Desk Reference for Primary Level Health Workers in the Philippine Setting (Adapted from the World Health Organization in Collaboration with the Society of Adolescent Medicine in the Philippines, Inc.)

2009

Technical guide

 Department of Health (DOH). Competency Training on Adolescent Health for Health Service Workers: A Reference Material

Undated

Technical guide

III. Materials from the DOH online database of policies, focusing on reproductive health and youth

 DOH. AO 2017–0019: Policies and Guidelines in the Conduct of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing Services (HTS) in Health Facilities

Sep 2017

Implementing policy

 DOH. AO 2016–0041: National Policy on the Prevention and Management of Abortion Complications (PMAC)

Nov 2016

Implementing policy

 DOH. AO 2016–0005: National Policy on the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) in Health Emergencies and Disasters

Feb 2016

Implementing policy

 DOH. AO 2015–0002: Creation of a National Implementation Team (NIT) and Regional Implementation Teams (RIT) for Republic Act 10354 (Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law of 2012)

Jan 2015

Implementing policy

 DOH. AO 2014–0046: Defining the Service Delivery Networks (SDNs) for Universal Health Care or Kalusugan Pangkalahatan.

Dec 2014

Implementing policy

 DOH. AO 2014–0042: Guidelines on Implementation of Mobile Outreach Services for Family Planning

Oct 2014

Implementing policy

 DOH. Administrative Order (AO) 2013–0013: National Policy and Strategic Framework on Adolescent Health and Development

Mar 2013

Implementing policy

 DOH. AO 2012–0009: National Strategy Towards Reducing Unmet Need for Modern Family Planning as a Means to Achieving MDGs on Maternal Health

Jun 2012

Implementing policy

 DOH. AO 2011–0005: Guidelines on Ensuring Quality Standards in the Delivery of Family Planning Program and Services Through Compliance to Informed Choice and Voluntarism

Jun 2011

Implementing policy