Developing a credible defense in the Philippines – at about 21% -- capability would be a key priority of this remains one of the highest in Asia due to administration, while at the same time unmitigated income gaps and lack of job strengthening and pursuing opportunities to sustain a burgeoning comprehensive and strategic alliances or population of about 104 million. cooperation with our friends and partners in the international community. Corollary to this, demographic challenges can be either a boon or bane, Fighting criminality and illegal depending on how we would handle it. drugs is very high on the list of priorities For the ‘boon’ part, call center jobs in the of the current administration. The cities, strong consumer spending and country’s drug problem is a particular remittances from millions of Filipinos concern as this directly influences who work overseas are fueling the criminal activity involving drug abuse, Philippine economy. heinous and violent crime, gang-related activities, money laundering, and the corruption of the criminal justice system. Apart from destroying society’s moral fiber, drug abuse has led to the widespread disregard for the rule of law, particularly among our youth. In 2017, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.7 percent. It is currently one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, after China’s 6.9 percent and Vietnam’s 6.8 percent. And with the implementation of Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law, Pursuing an inclusive and sustainable economic development is the the growth of the Philippine economy is expected to further accelerate this year. main pillar of the administration’s economic policy. Despite rapid GDP growth in recent years, poverty incidence [10]