NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY Socio-Cultural Security. Heighten consciousness and pride on the Filipino heritage and values, strengthen and preserve them from unintended destructions and violence that threaten the integrity of our nation and the character of our democracy. Environment and Disaster Security. Guarantee the right to live in green and environment-friendly conditions, preserve and develop these conditions, and protect the eco-systems from damages brought about by the people’s destructive practices on land, air and marine life. In addition, enhance our disaster preparedness through preventive and mitigating mechanisms from natural and/or human-induced emergencies that may impact on our environment and the safety of our citizenry. Energy Security. Secure and protect energy supply throughout the country and pursue the sustainment of existing sources and the development of alternative sources of energy to support the demands of economic enterprises and households and contribute to the global efforts to address climate change. Maritime and Airspace Security. Ensure safety of life and protection of trade and marine resources against piracy, poaching, illegal intrusion, terrorism, and human and drug trafficking at sea. In addition, ensure safe and secure airspace by improving airspace security measures and capabilities in space-based radar systems and satellites. 10. International Security, Maintain an independent foreign policy in the community of nations, and ensure a stable and secure international environment for the country and people to thrive as a nation, politically, economically, socially and ecologically. Il. Informational and Cyber Security. Safeguard our classified action plans and programs, sensitive government intentions, and state secrets from espionage and other hostile actions to protect and preserve national security interests. In addition, shield the country from computer-generated / cyber attacks that could cause massive crises in our economy, banking infrastructures. and financial institutions, communications and other critical Transportation and Port Security. Strengthen the integration and modernization multi-modal transport systems (i.e. land, sea and air) to connect all the islands of archipelago and thereby securing the mobility of people, goods, services commerce. Further, safeguard both public and private transportation terminals ports of the country. of the and and 25|Page