capital development, passage of national security legislations, appropriate funding for national security, and development of strategic industries. Meanwhile, the attainment of the 12-point national security agenda hinges on the successful execution of the strategic lines of action enumerated in Chapter Five. The action areas are designed to improve our defences, our capabilities, our technologies, our processes, our partnerships, and our resources. A total of 109 strategic lines of action were identified following a careful analysis of the various threats and challenges as well as opportunities that are commensurate to the strengths and potentials of the nation. Intelligence Board and the National Intelligence Committee. The NSS concludes with a call for unity among all sectors of Philippine society --- that we all have a part to play: government, business and the general public. The NSS process is still in its nascent stage and should be treated as a work in progress. But hopefully, this NSS will set the stage for the formation of national consensus and national will toward the achievement of lasting peace and prosperity across the country. To this end, the support and cooperation of the Filipino people are paramount. The successful execution of these strategic lines of action is largely dependent on the effectiveness and cohesiveness of the national security sector. In this regard, the NSS endeavors to reinvigorate and streamline the existing national security structure to ensure a more effective command and control and a more cost-effective utilization of government resources and manpower. Crucial to this effort is the need to revitalize the organizational structures of the National Security Council and its Secretariat; the Cabinet Cluster on Security, Justice and Peace; the National [vi]