NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY CHAPTER 6: THE 12-POINT NATIONAL SECURITY AGENDA The Government shall endeavor to unify all efforts that will open the door for greater progress and enhance the well-being of Filipinos. Collective actions shall be promoted to pursue and advance the 12-point National Security Agenda summarized as follows: human and political security, health security, economic and financial security, food security, military and border security, socio-cultural security, environment and disaster security, energy security, maritime security, international security, informational and cyber security, and transportation and port security. 1. Human and Political Security. Effectively respond to the complexity of both old and new security threats to the safety, welfare and well-being of Filipinos. It is an important element to protect the core of human lives and institutions in ways that enhance peace, unity, freedom, democracy and people’s dignity. 2. Health Security. Enhance the quality of life of Filipinos by preventing and mitigating the effects of infectious diseases as well as interdicting illegal and hazardous agents (e.g. chemical, biological and radiological contrabands) destroy the future generations of Filipinos. 3. including illegal drugs that Economic and Financial Security. Harness science and technology for global competitiveness, level the economic playing field, promote multi-resource economy that guarantees the interests of the next generation, develop infrastructure and tourism attractiveness, and enable our people to innovate and upgrade their capabilities to protect their livelihood and resources. Pursue the development of financial institutions which are essential mechanisms for productive enterprises. 4. Food and Water Security. Promote food security in the country by addressing the causes of food shortage and low agricultural productivity due to natural calamities, obsolete agricultural technology, and conversion of agricultural lands to subdivisions and other commercial land uses. Safeguard access to quality water to preserve ecosystems, sustain livelihoods, health, food and nutrition, and achieve socio-economic development. 5. Military and Border Security. Achieve self-reliance in defense, to assume full responsibility for security, protect the country from internal and external threats, and strengthen national sovereignty by modernizing the capabilities of our core security sectors. 24|Page