The NSS has seven parts. Chapter One introduces the concept of national security and the overarching national security framework in which the NSP and NSS are shown as two inseparable components. Chapter Two provides an overview of the current strategic environment. It highlights the State’s national security priorities in light of the various internal and external threats and challenges it seeks to address. Chapter Three discusses the national security framework, core values and national interests underpinning the NSS. It begins with the definition of national security as “the state or condition wherein the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; the people’s well-being, core values, and way of life; and the State and its institutions; are protected and enhanced.” The Chapter ends with the following 12-point national security goals as basis for the strategic actions of concerned government agencies and departments, namely: • Guarantee public safety and achieve good governance. • Mitigate the impact of health related threats. • Develop a dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable economy. • Achieve food and water security. • Safeguard and preserve national sovereignty and territorial integrity. • Heighten consciousness and pride on Filipino heritage, culture and values. • Promote human and ecological security. • Achieve energy security. • Ensure maritime and airspace security. • Strengthen international relations. • Provide strong cyber infrastructure and cyber security. • Improve vital transportation infrastructure and port security. Chapter Four introduces two important components that will guide the strategy’s successful and sustained implementation. First is the combined, balanced and effective use of the instruments of national power, namely: political and legal, diplomatic, informational, intelligence, economic, and military and law enforcement. This component aims to promote comprehensiveness and shared efforts in addressing current and future threats. Second is wealth creation and resource generation through intensified human [v]