On the other hand, rapid likely be difficult, even painful, and there population growth and industrialization will always be debates and divisions over are putting tremendous pressure on the the proper way to deal with national ecological balance, triggering problems. However, over the long haul, unprecedented disasters brought by a we must accept that we have only deteriorating natural environment. The ourselves to truly rely on, and that with need to prevent man-made disasters, proper planning, preparation and action, soften the impact of natural calamities, there is nothing that the Filipinos as a and save lives is imperative. nation cannot achieve. Many of the possible options and solutions to these complex challenges will (Annex A provides the Challenges in the Internal and External Security Environment) [11]