The General Wellness and Preventive Measures

Lead Developers: Philippine Psychiatric Association and National Center for Mental Health

Uploaded: May 23, 2026

Published: May 23, 2026

Approved: Jan 09, 2023

Version: 1.1

Executive Summary

Health is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a “state of complete physical, mental and social
well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.

1 Further, the WHO defines a related term,
“well-being”, as “a positive state experienced by individuals and societies... [which] encompasses quality of
life and the ability of people and societies to contribute to the world with a sense of meaning and purpose”.
1
To achieve health and well-being and not merely the absence, cure, or control of diseases, a holistic approach
anchored on primary healthcare (PHC) is necessary. The OHG contributes to this goal by enumerating health
promotion and preventive interventions that can be delivered and taught in primary care, resulting in the
betterment of the health and empowerment of individuals, families, and communities.

Self-protection measures against soil-transmitted helminths/parasitic

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

In areas with high neonatal mortality, especially those infants born outside
birthing centers or outside hospital settings due to inevitable circumstances
despite preparation to give birth in a healthcare setting, apply 4% chlorhexidine
on the umbilical stump daily for the first seven days (Strong situational
recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ In areas of low neonatal mortality, it is recommended to use dry cord care. In
these circumstances of low neonatal mortality, the use of chlorhexidine may only
be an alternative to applying a traditional, hazardous substances (Strong
situational recommendation, moderate quality evidence).
7

■ Go to the nearest primary care unit if the umbilicus is red or draining pus.
26
■ Treat local umbilical infection three times a day, according to the instructions of
the primary care provider.
26

■ Use appropriate clothing, including bonnet, for newborns and infants. This should
be 1-2 layers more than what adults are wearing.
7

■ Check for presence of urine on the diapers of neonates and infants 6 to 8 times
per day to ensure adequate milk intake.
■ Check for bowel movements of the neonates within the first 48 hours to ensure
patency of the anus and intestines.
11

12 months to below 10 years old:

Classification:

Definition/ Examples:

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
47, 48
, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
49

■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
47, 48
, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
49

■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
47, 48
, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
49

■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
47, 48
, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
49

■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
47, 48
, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
49

■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
47, 48
, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
49

■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
47, 48
, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
49

■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
47, 48
, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
49

■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
47, 48
, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
49

■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
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, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
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■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
47, 48
, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
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■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
47, 48
, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
49

■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
47, 48
, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
49

■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

Cessation of smoking and vaping adults living with children, avoidance of burning
garbage and dried leaves, cessation of biomass fuel use, and avoidance of
exposure to exhaust from vehicles
47, 48
, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8749

“Philippine Clean Air Act”.
49

■ Ensuring that spaces adjacent to openable windows are free from toxic gases
and other pollutants
■ Using ventilating fans/electric fans when the supply of fresh air is not enough or
cannot be supplied by natural ventilation.
■ Ensuring exhaust fans/air extractors are operated continuously in an occupied
room.
■ Ensuring that exhaust fans/ air extractors are regularly cleaned and maintained in
good condition.
■ Ensuring that household furniture equipment is not blocking the airflow across
the rooms and physical barriers that can impede airflow are removed.

List of Activities

Encourage household members to develop, determine, and express their gender identity, and provide emotional support in a non-discriminatory, gender-affirming, developmentally appropriate, safe, and inclusive household and environment. ○ Show pregnant members affection by offering encouragement to seek professional care, take breaks and naps, and consume healthy food. In addition, offer help in caring for the newborn and encourage and support them to breastfeed during the postnatal period. ○ Discuss crisis situations using honest language to ease anxiety and fear. ○ Seek help from family and peers, mental health service providers (e.g.,allied health professionals such as psychologists, psychometricians, or members of the trained to provide mental health services), and other community support groups when negative life events occur (i.e. violence, conflict, parental loss, abuse).	Encourage household members to develop, determine, and express their gender identity, and provide emotional support in a non-discriminatory, gender-affirming, developmentally appropriate, safe, and inclusive household and environment. ○ Show pregnant members affection by offering encouragement to seek professional care, take breaks and naps, and consume healthy food. In addition, offer help in caring for the newborn and encourage and support them to breastfeed during the postnatal period. ○ Discuss crisis situations using honest language to ease anxiety and fear. ○ Seek help from family and peers, mental health service providers (e.g.,allied health professionals such as psychologists, psychometricians, or members of the trained to provide mental health services), and other community support groups when negative life events occur (i.e. violence, conflict, parental loss, abuse).	Encourage household members to develop, determine, and express their gender identity, and provide emotional support in a non-discriminatory, gender-affirming, developmentally appropriate, safe, and inclusive household and environment. ○ Show pregnant members affection by offering encouragement to seek professional care, take breaks and naps, and consume healthy food. In addition, offer help in caring for the newborn and encourage and support them to breastfeed during the postnatal period. ○ Discuss crisis situations using honest language to ease anxiety and fear. ○ Seek help from family and peers, mental health service providers (e.g.,allied health professionals such as psychologists, psychometricians, or members of the trained to provide mental health services), and other community support groups when negative life events occur (i.e. violence, conflict, parental loss, abuse).
Encourage household members to develop, determine, and express their gender identity, and provide emotional support in a non-discriminatory, gender-affirming, developmentally appropriate, safe, and inclusive household and environment. ○ Show pregnant members affection by offering encouragement to seek professional care, take breaks and naps, and consume healthy food. In addition, offer help in caring for the newborn and encourage and support them to breastfeed during the postnatal period. ○ Discuss crisis situations using honest language to ease anxiety and fear. ○ Seek help from family and peers, mental health service providers (e.g.,allied health professionals such as psychologists, psychometricians, or members of the trained to provide mental health services), and other community support groups when negative life events occur (i.e. violence, conflict, parental loss, abuse).	Encourage household members to develop, determine, and express their gender identity, and provide emotional support in a non-discriminatory, gender-affirming, developmentally appropriate, safe, and inclusive household and environment. ○ Show pregnant members affection by offering encouragement to seek professional care, take breaks and naps, and consume healthy food. In addition, offer help in caring for the newborn and encourage and support them to breastfeed during the postnatal period. ○ Discuss crisis situations using honest language to ease anxiety and fear. ○ Seek help from family and peers, mental health service providers (e.g.,allied health professionals such as psychologists, psychometricians, or members of the trained to provide mental health services), and other community support groups when negative life events occur (i.e. violence, conflict, parental loss, abuse).	Encourage household members to develop, determine, and express their gender identity, and provide emotional support in a non-discriminatory, gender-affirming, developmentally appropriate, safe, and inclusive household and environment. ○ Show pregnant members affection by offering encouragement to seek professional care, take breaks and naps, and consume healthy food. In addition, offer help in caring for the newborn and encourage and support them to breastfeed during the postnatal period. ○ Discuss crisis situations using honest language to ease anxiety and fear. ○ Seek help from family and peers, mental health service providers (e.g.,allied health professionals such as psychologists, psychometricians, or members of the trained to provide mental health services), and other community support groups when negative life events occur (i.e. violence, conflict, parental loss, abuse).

Positive Parenting. Use positive approaches when educating children and adolescents about
acceptable and unacceptable behavior (e.g.,communicating calmly with the child in case of
conflict and not resorting to corporal or physical punishment) and perform the following activities,
as appropriate:
○ Spend quality ‘one-on-one time’ with children and adolescents to strengthen the
relationship, understand their feelings, and talk about their interests, experiences, and
plans, and make mutual decisions.
○ Reinforce Digital Citizenship Education (DCE) by developing, following, and routinely
revisiting a Family Media Use Plan to limit and monitor social media use.
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○ Seek advice from experts (e.g.,licensed psychologists or psychiatrists) on parenting skills
that are appropriate for managing challenging behaviors or behavioral disorders in
children and adolescents.

● Safe Use of Household Drugs, Chemicals and Products. Safely manage drugs, chemicals, and
other household products in the following manner:
○ Only use products registered and approved by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (e.g.,FDA-notified cosmetic products;
FDA-registered household/urban hazardous products (HUHS) including dishwashing
soaps, laundry detergents, cleaners and disinfectants; FDA-approved
trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) products) , in accordance with Republic Act No. 9711
“Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009".
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○ Properly store household chemicals in a secured place which cannot be reached by
children and pets.
○ Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and precautions printed on the product label
regarding the use, handling, storage, and disposal of household chemicals and products.
○ Use the original containers of potentially dangerous products with the original product
labels and avoid transferring them to another container.
○ Do not reuse containers of HUHS and HUPs for food and drinking water storage.
○ Ensure that HUHS not intended for children’s use and household/urban pesticides (HUPs)
are stored out of children’s reach and away from places where cross-contamination with
food may occur.
○ Keep flammable products well-insulated and out of reach of children and pets.
○ Use appropriate PPE (e.g.,gloves) when handling or using chemicals.
○ Ensure that adverse events resulting from intentional or unintentional exposure to
cosmetic, TCCA, HUHS and HUP products are reported to the Marketing Authorization
Holder and/or FDA and any exposed household member is brought to a healthcare
provider for timely and appropriate management.
○ Avoid the use or purchase of mercury-containing devices such as mercury thermometers
and mercury sphygmomanometers.
○ Check and follow safety and precaution guides of FDA-registered children's toys, teething
rings, or any products to be used by children.