GOOD DAY

KEEP SAFE
The National
Security
 HUMAN
SECURITY
AND NATIONAL
SECURITY
 Since time immemorial, man has an awareness
and knowledge about security. In ancient era,
man has devised means to protect himself from
ferocious animals and harsh conditions. As the
society advanced, they learned to create tools
and weapons to safeguard their lives and their
properties. In our country, heroes were born
because they strive to save our people from
conquerors. Currently, every country has its own
way of defending and maintaining its human and
national security.
 In the 1994 United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) Report, human security was
referred to as having two aspects:
“…first safety from such chronic threats as
hunger, disease and repression…second, it
means protection from sudden and hurtful
disruptions in the patterns of daily life – whether
in homes, in jobs, or in communities. Such
threats can exist at all levels of national income
and development.”
“Human security, in its broadest sense, embraces far
more than the absence of violent conflict. It
encompasses human rights, good governance, access
to education and health care and ensuring that each
individual has opportunities and choices to fulfill his
or her potential… Every step in this direction is also a
step towards reducing poverty, achieving economic
growth and preventing conflict. Freedom from want,
freedom from fear, and the freedom of future
generations to inherit a healthy natural environment
– these are the interrelated building blocks of human
– and therefore national – security.”
Thus, according to the United Nations (UN) Commission,
Human Security:
 seeks to “protect the vital core of all human lives in ways that
enhance human freedoms and human
fulfillment”
 requires “protecting people from critical and pervasive
threats” and "empowering them to take charge of their own
lives"
 “protection and empowerment are mutually reinforcing and
cannot succeed in isolation”
Commission puts emphasis on the “need for comprehensive,
integrated and people-centered solutions that together can help
people develop the building blocks of survival, livelihood and
dignity”
 National Security
is defined as the state or condition wherein the
values which a nation treasures such as
territorial integrity, sovereignty, people’s way of
life and well-being are protected and enhanced. It
is the requirement to maintain the survival of the
nation-state through the use of economic military
and political power and the exercise of
diplomacy.
 Elements of National Security
 Moral-spiritual consensus
 Cultural cohesiveness
 Economic solidarity
 Socio-political stability Ecological balance
 Territorial integrity
 International harmony
 3 Major Pillars of National Security
1. Safeguarding the Philippine’s national Unity,
its democracy and its social institutions – All
citizens share one national identity that is, being
Filipinos regardless of their ethnic, religious,
cultural and ideological orientation.
2. Security of the State and preserving and protecting its sovereignty,
territorial integrity and institutions
– This is provided in the Constitution as stated in the following:
 Definition of national territory consistent with new international
covenants (Art. I)
 Renunciation of war as an instrument of national policy (Art. II Sec. 2)
 Civilian supremacy over military (Art. II Sec. 3)
 Role of the armed forces as protector of the people and the State (Art. II
Sec. 3)
 Maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty and
property and the promotion of the general welfare (Art. II Sec. 5)
 Pursuit of an independent foreign policy based on national sovereignty
and national interest (Art. II Sec. 7)
 Right to self-determination (Art. II Sec. 7)
 Freedom from nuclear weapons (Art II Sec. 8)
 Suspension of the writ of habeas corpus (Art. III Sec. 15)
 Concept of a citizen army (Art XVI Sec. 4)
3. Protection of properties, infrastructures and
keeping the people safe from all forms of threats,
both here and abroad, and to the extent possible,
creating jobs in order to bring back home
overseas Filipino workers where their physical
safety can be fully guaranteed by the
Government.
 National Security Interest
From the Preamble and the mandate of the President, there are
eight (8) National Security Interest that serve
as the Government strategic focus with regard to the country’s
security.
1. Public Safety, Law and Order and Justice
2. Socio-Political Stability
3. Economic Solidarity and Sustainable Development
4. Territorial Integrity
5. Ecological Balance
6. Cultural Cohesiveness
7. Moral and Spiritual Consensus
8. International Peace and Cooperation
 National
Security and the
NSTP Program
The 1987 Philippine Constitution enshrined in its
Declaration of Principles that the Filipinos are duty-
bound to protect the country and, as such, they may
be subjected to undergo service training programs
(Art. II, Sec. 14, The Philippine Constitution).
The Government may call upon the people to
defend the state, and in fulfillment thereof, all
citizens may be required, under conditions provided
by law, to render personal, military or civil service.
The NSTP is a program aimed at enhancing civic
consciousness and defense preparedness in the
youth by developing the ethics of service and
patriotism while undergoing training in any of its
three (3) program components, specifically
designed to enhance the youth's active
contribution to the general welfare.
MANPOWER RESERVOIR FOR NATIONAL
SECURITY
1. Graduates of CWTS and LTS shall belong to
the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) which
could be tapped by the State for literacy and civic
welfare activities such assisting in disaster
preparedness, mitigation, response and
rehabilitation programs.
2. Graduates of the ROTC component shall form
part of the AFP Citizen Armed Forces and AFP
Reserve Force, subject to DND requirements.
Threats to
National
Security
 Man Made Threats
a. Terrorism
b. Explosion/Bomb Threats
c. Campus Violence/Frat and Gang War
d. Kidnapping/Hostage Taking
e. Drug Addiction
f. Armed Robberies/Hold Ups
g. Snatching
h. Sabotage
i. Fire
j. Technological Threats such as gambling through number games,
internet hold ups and cyber-crimes
(computer hacking, computer pilferage, ATM stealing and cyber
prostitution)
 Natural Threats
a. Earthquakes
b. Typhoons
c. Floods
d. Volcanic Eruptions
e. Tsunamis
Role of the
Youth in
National
Security
1. Know your rights. Read up, get informed and
practice your right!! The youth can maximize their
rights if they are well-informed. The existing rights
are only of value to the youth if they are
understood, observed and used.
2. Learn about local issues. What are the concerns
plaguing your community? How are the concerns
affecting you and your immediate environment?
Knowing the problem can lead to possible solutions
and the youth’s role in the grand scheme of things.
3. Speak out. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind either online,
through social media, and offline, gatherings and meetings.
Be assertive and express your interests. Someone is bound
to read or to listen to it. However, be responsible of what you
aired and support it with facts. Also, respect the views of
others regardless if it agrees or disagrees with you.
4. Network. There is strength in numbers. Reach out to them
and learn their efforts and initiatives. It could pave way to
bigger things for you.
5. Spread the word. Talk to your friends and family about the
concerns and issues you see as important. You can provide a
voice to unaddressed issues, educate and influence the
people around you.
6. Join campaigns. Be one with the people having the
same vision and initiative as you. Create solutions
and actions that can be done in your community.
7. Host a youth summit. Learn and share your
perspectives and views with peers as well as
decision makers. Schools and local organizations
can be of great support to you in trying to create a
forum for the exchange of ideas. Bring together
different communities and understand what you
have in common, as well as your differences in
interests and perspectives.
8. Use your creativity. Use your passion for the arts
and your hobbies into a productive action towards
your ideals.
9. Join/create a youth organization. Local youth
organizations are great places to expand your
knowledge and become an active member of your
society. If your community doesn’t have an
organization representing youth, create one. Be the
trendsetter!
10. Be an inspiration. Believe in yourself, and follow
your passion. Passionate youth will change the
world.