• Improvement of the criminal justice system. • Pursuit of inclusive economic growth. • Protection and promotion of the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and Filipino immigrants. • Prevention of other transnational crimes in the country, i.e. trafficking in persons, arms smuggling, money laundering, sea piracy, economic and environmental crime. • Deterrence of illegal migration and intrusion of foreign nationals across borders. • Promotion of the rights and welfare of farmers especially agrarian reform beneficiaries. • Promotion of quality education, competitiveness of graduates, and safe employment environment. Other interests that essentially pertain to our role as a responsible and peaceful member of the regional and global community and reflects the kind of nation we want to be and how we want to present ourselves to the world are the following: • Participation in international efforts to reduce global warming and adapt on the impacts of the changing climate. • Adherence to international agreements specifically those related to counterterrorism, collective security, and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. [19]