Chapter 3: National Security

Interests
Chapter 4: National Security
Challenges

For Presenration
Dicdican, Jineveave T.
CHAPTER 3: NATIONAL
SECURITY INTERESTS
NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS:

1. PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW AND ORDER, AND JUSTICE

2. SOCIO-POLITICAL STABILITY
3. ECONOMIC SOLIDARITY AND AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
4. TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY
5. ECOLOGICAL BALANCE
6. CULTURAL COHESIVENESS
7. MORAL AND SPIRITUAL CONSENSUS
8. INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND COOPERATION
 03. ECONOMIC SOLIDARITY
01. PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW 02. SOCIO-POLITICAL AND ANS SUSTAINABLE
AND ORDER, AND JUSTICE STABILITY DEVELOPMENT
The most fundamental duties Of the This is a condition where peace Building an economy that is strong
State are to ensure public safety, prevails even in diversity and where and capable of supporting and
maintain law and order, and dispense cooperation and support exists sustaining human livelihood and
social justice within the purview of the between the Government and the national endeavors is the overarching
constitutionally enshrined principles people under an atmosphere of thrust of the Philippines'
of democracy, rule of law and respect mutual respect and empathy, bound developmental plans and goals.
for human rights. . by a strong notion of nationhood and a
sense of duty to respect the rule of
law and serve the common good.
 04. TERRITORIAL 05. ECOLOGICAL 06. CULTURAL
INTEGRITY BALANCE COHESIVENESS
This condition ensures that the Rapid economic growth and National unity is an essential
territory of the country is intact and industrialization are transforming cornerstone of nationhood and
inviolable, and under the effective society and improving the lives of national survival. Without it, there is no
control and jurisdiction of the many Filipinos, but it comes at a great future for the country. Filipinos must
Philippine Government. Within the cost to the environment. The impact of continue to embrace the values and
bounds of pertinent international laws, global warming and climate change, belief systems, the moral and ethical
this involves the exercise of sovereign blamed largely on harmful patterns of standards, the traditions and cultural
rights over land, aerial domain and industrial and human practices, could heritage which have made them truly
maritime territories within the be more severe for the Philippines one distinct and earned a respected place
Philippines' exclusive economic zone of the most disaster-prone countries in the community of nations.
(EEZ) and continental shelf. in the world.
07. MORAL AND SPIRITUAL 08. INTERNATIONAL PEACE
CONSENSUS AND COOPERATION
This condition ensures that the National unity is an essential
territory of the country is intact and cornerstone of nationhood and
inviolable, and under the effective national survival. Without it, there is no
control and jurisdiction of the future for the country. Filipinos must
Philippine Government. Within the continue to embrace the values and
bounds of pertinent international laws, belief systems, the moral and ethical
this involves the exercise of sovereign standards, the traditions and cultural
rights over land, aerial domain and heritage which have made them truly
maritime territories within the distinct and earned a respected place
Philippines' exclusive economic zone in the community of nations.
(EEZ) and continental shelf.
CHAPTER 4: NATIONAL
SECURITY CHALLENGES
The Philippines' growing illegal drugs problem in particular needs a
determined and proactive solution. Successive researches and
pertinent crime statistics in the Philippines show a strong and direct
correlation between crimes, especially serious or violent ones, and drug
abuse. Any serious campaign to fight crime should therefore also
involve a resolute crusade to stamp out drug abuse.
NATIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES
(INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT) :
1. LAW AND ORDER AND ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
2. INTERNAL ARMED CONFLICTS
3. TERRORISM AND TRANSNATIONAL CRIMES
4. ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL THREATS
1. LAW AND ORDER AND ADMINISTRATION
OF JUSTICE

Crime is a big issue in the Philippines, affecting investment and development.

Police are finding it harder to solve crimes, partly due to corruption and politics.
Reforms are needed to improve the five parts of the justice system: law enforcement,
courts, prosecution, correctional institutions, and community involvement.
Drug abuse is a major problem linked to crime, especially serious or violent offenses.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reports that many areas are affected
by drugs, with methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) being the most abused.
Seizures of illegal drugs have been increasing over the years, showing the extent of the
problem.
2. INTERNAL ARMED CONFLICTS
The Philippines has two main conflicts causing problems: one with communist rebels
called the New People's Army (NPA), and another with Muslim separatist groups in the
southern part of the country. These have been going on for a long time and have
caused a lot of deaths.
The government is trying to solve these issues by talking with the rebels and
separatists, but it's not easy. To help, they've been giving more power to local
governments to make things fairer and provide better services to everyone. Now,
they're thinking about changing the way the government works to give more power to
local areas. This might help solve these big problems, but it's a topic that needs a lot of
discussion among the people.
3. TERRORISM AND TRANSNATIONAL CRIMES
Terrorism and transnational crimes are serious threats to countries and international
peace.
The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the Philippines is known for kidnapping and causing
disruptions, and they're linked to other extremist groups.
Other local terrorist groups also pose threats across the Philippines.
Transnational crimes like drug trafficking and human trafficking are on the rise due to
the Philippines' porous borders.
The government needs to work with other countries and update strategies to fight
these issues effectively.
4. ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL THREATS
Poverty remains a significant issue in the Philippines, with no expected significant
improvement soon.
The poverty rate was high at 21.6% in 2015, with 8.1% experiencing insufficient income
for food.
Income inequality is pronounced, with the poorest 20% owning less than 5% of total
income, while the richest 10% accumulate 2.7 times more than the poorest 40%.
Unemployment and underemployment rates have been steady, with around 6% and
18% respectively over the past five years.
Approximately 2.8 million Filipinos were unemployed, while 6.4 million were
underemployed in January 2017.
Economic and social disparities, along with population growth, contribute to issues
such as hunger, homelessness, and rural-to-urban migration.
Migration, social problems, and crime can lead to increased instability and insecurity.
Infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS are on the rise, especially among overseas Filipino
workers and those in business process outsourcing.
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