NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY Strategic Objectives: (1) Enhance the security sector’s capability for humanitarian assistance and disaster response and harness the relationships of Filipino indigenous inhabitants of the ecosystems to preserve and conserve forests and marine resources. (2) Protect and preserve the country’s ecosystems, biodiversity and genetic resources. (3) Institutionalize climate change adaptation and risk reduction measures. (4) Promote sustainable use of environmental resources and harness alternative sources of energy that have limited negative effects to the natural environment. ADVANCE CULTURAL COHESIVENESS Cognizant of the pluralist character of our populace, the Government must endeavor to create an environment conducive to cultural understanding, promote social integration and foster inclusive societies that respect diversity. Towards this end, the Government shall strengthen the National Commission for Culture and the Arts to promote the immense wealth of Philippine art and culture and to effectively and efficiently implement the Government’s cultural programs. Strategic Objectives: (1) Promote cultural programs and projects of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. (2) Strengthen social safety measures and protection programs for all including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups and persons. (3) Enhance Filipino ways of life such as Bayanihan, Family-Centeredness and Malasakit, among others, through greater participation in cultural programs and community development. (4) Promote the culture of meritocracy, ethical and moral standards, and equality of opportunity in the public and private services. PROMOTE MORAL-SPIRITUAL CONSENSUS Moral consensus is achieved if there is a shared vision of Filipino nationhood, inspired and manifested in words and deeds by the national leadership, and supported by the citizens. When there is consensus among the people on the wisdom and righteousness of the common national vision, the citizens are motivated to participate vigorously in the pursuit of national goals and objectives. 22|Page