the same good end. Consequentialism refers to those moral theories which hold that theconsequences of one’s conduct are the true basis for any judgment about the morality of that conduct. Thus‚ from a consequentialist standpoint‚ a morally right act (or omission) is one that will produce a good outcome‚ or consequence. This view is often expressed as the aphorism "The ends justify the means". Consequentialism is usually distinguished from deontological ethics (or deontology)‚ in that deontology
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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8436 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS TO USE AN AUTOMATED ELECTION SYSTEM IN THE MAY 11‚ 1998 NATIONAL OR LOCAL ELECTIONS AND IN SUBSEQUENT NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTORAL EXERCISES‚ PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Section 1. Declaration of policy. — It is the policy of the State to ensure free‚ orderly‚ honest‚ peaceful and credible elections‚ and assure the secrecy and sanctity of the ballot in order that the results of elections‚ plebiscites
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Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 or Republic Act No. 10175 was signed into law on 12 September 2012. What are the Cybercrime Offenses? offenses against confidentiality‚ integrity and availability of computer data and systems includes illegal access‚ illegal interception‚ data interference‚ system interference‚ misuse of device and cybersquatting computer related offenses this includes computer-related forgery‚ fraud‚ identity theft content-related offenses this includes cybersex‚ child
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Philippine Laws and Judisprudence Databank Philippine Laws and Judisprudence Databank . (n.d.). Retrieved March 25‚ 2013‚ from The LawPhil Project: http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2004/ra_9262_2004.html Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act Dr. Emilia S. Visco March 26‚ 2013
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Republic Act 9211: The Smoking Ban I wasn’t aware till recently that a smoking ban was being enforced not only in Makati (as everyone generally knows)‚ but nationwide. The Republic Act 9211‚ also known as the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003‚ was signed into law last June 2003 to be in sync with the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The purpose of this act is to protect citizens from the hazards of tobacco smoke‚ to regulate all tobacco advertisements and sponsorship
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The signed Republic Act No. 10963 by President “Roa” Duterte‚ is part of the change our president wanted to do. The implementation of TRAIN Law will be beneficial to the government and the poor as it was stated by the Department of Finance that whose income below 250‚ 000 pesos are exempted from paying personal income tax (PIT). On the other hand the rich people will have a bigger contribution that will help the government to pursue and allot money to their projects such as infrastructures. The funds
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According to Republic Act 5173‚ to ensure all safe passage of all vessels and watercrafts thru all navigable waters subject to the jurisdiction of the Philippines‚ the construction of all bridges over navigable waters has to be referred to the PCG for issuance of appropriate clearance‚ particularly confirming that the structure would not be hazardous to navigation. In addition to Republic Act 5173‚ the navigational span of the bridge should be provided in a way that it does not
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Republic Act No. 9275: The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 Albert P. Aquino and Aleta Belissa D. Correa Introduction As an archipelago‚ the Philippines is surrounded with water. It ranks fourth with the longest coastline in the world measuring 36‚289 km (22‚559 miles) while its water area covers 1‚830 sq km (The World Factbook). The country’s water resources have played a significant role in its development. However‚ some development efforts‚ combined with the rising demands of the ever-increasing
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Republic Act 7836 Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994 AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE PRACTICE OF TEACHING IN THE PHILIPPINES AND PRESCRIBING A LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Sec. 17. Issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional License. — The registration of a professional teacher commences from the date his name is enrolled in the roster of professional teachers. Every registrant who has satisfactorily met all the
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Republic of the Philippines Congress of the Philippines Metro Manila Twelfth Congress Third Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila‚ on Monday‚ the twenty-eight day of July‚ two thousand and three. Republic Act No. 9293 April 21‚ 2004 AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED SEVENTY-EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX (R. A. NO. 7836)‚ OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE TEACHERS PROFESSIONALIZATION ACT OF 1994" Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
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