NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY Territorial Integrity This condition ensures that the territory of the country is intact and inviolable, and under the effective control and jurisdiction of the Philippine Government. Within the bounds of pertinent international laws, this involves the exercise of sovereign rights over land, aerial domain and maritime territories within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and continental shelf. This includes the right of the Philippine government to protect and defend all land, marine and sub-marine features and resources within its territory from invasion and illegal incursions and resource exploitation. Ecological Balance Rapid economic growth and industrialization are transforming society and improving the lives of many Filipinos, but it comes at a great cost to the environment. The impact of global warming and climate change, blamed largely on harmful patterns of industrial and human practices, could be more severe for the Philippines -- one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. This real and present danger makes it imperative for the country to pursue a developmental path that is sustainable, and beneficial to both present and future generations. The Philippines must be able to maximize the rewards of its rich natural resources while at the same time conserving and protecting these finite resources for the sake of the future generation. Cultural Cohesiveness National unity is an essential cornerstone of nationhood and national survival. it, there is no future for the country. Without Filipinos must continue to embrace the values and belief systems, the moral and ethical standards, the traditions and cultural heritage which have made them truly distinct and earned a respected place in the community of nations. Amid diversity, such qualities have served as the invisible but potent force that teaches the Filipino to care and work for the common good and to help their fellow Filipinos especially during times of tragedies and disasters. The Government must continue to fully harness these attributes and value systems in order to strengthen the Filipino family, promote national harmony and keep the spirit of patriotism and national pride — the most fundamental pillars of national unity -alive in the hearts and minds of every Filipino. 7|Page