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Atijera, Cristune Marie J.
Atijera, Cristune Marie J.
Elucidation of circumstances
The Philippine Constitution's Article II, Section 2 is a domestic law that has
nation to pursue the three pillars of Philippine Foreign Policy as a means of advancing
Understanding the intricacies of the nation's security landscape, this pillar which is
in his speech, where he also affirmed that the Philippines "shall continue to be friend
to all and enemy to none" and that differences can only be settled on peaceful means
security must be our top priority in the current context of global conflicts. The
significance of taking the initiative to protect our territorial integrity and advance
regional stability, where people chose survival, cooperation and peace on dealing
with other countries or any conflicts, as the Republic Act No. 9372 known as “Human
reject the use of force as a means of settling conflicts but at the same time ensuring
that our Human Security comes first at all time. Since it aims to secure the state and
protect its people from terrorism, which is seen as a threat to national security.
declared a policy of the State to protect life, liberty, and property from acts of
the country and to the welfare of the people, and to make terrorism a crime against
the Filipino people, against humanity, and against the law of nations. This policy is a
guaranteeing the rule of law and human rights. This act establishes legal barriers to
prevent and discourage terrorist activities in the Philippines. It defines terrorism and
lays down the consequences for anyone who assists in organizing, funding, or carrying
out terrorist activities. The act helps protect the nation from threats that could
jeopardize its stability and security by making terrorism illegal and strengthening law
enforcement agencies with the means to face it. In Section 24 of this act emphasize
enforces protections such judicial supervision, respect for due process, and the ban
on torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. These clauses are
necessary to protect the values of democracy and justice as well as the credibility of
counterterrorism initiatives. This act at the same time respects human rights and
safeguards to preserve the rule of law, even though its primary goal is to combat
opportunities and risks that confront by our country today and in the future, it also
offers a well-organized plan for achieving our objectives in light of their personnel,
INTERESTS AND GOALS” where it was stated that, The Philippines shall ensure the
inviolability of its national territory, including land, seas, air, space, and cyberspace.
The policies to promote this interest demand strategic measures, legislation, and
programs that would improve, enhance, and strengthen national sovereignty. And
pursuant to the "Human Security Act of 2007" (Republic Act No. 9372) Section 3
provides the framework to the National Security Policy as it forms the basis for the
activities. One of the pillars of Philippine foreign policy is to ensure the preservation
and enhancement of national security, and this is the most effective solution or best
D. Policy Recommendation
Article II Section 2 of the Philippine Constitution, Republic Act No. 9372, also
known as the "Human Security Act of 2007," and the National Security Policy (NSP)
2023–2028. First and foremost, because these are well-established laws/policies, the
Philippine government must ensure that they are strictly enforced, regularly monitor
and assess how the national security strategy is being implemented, and take action
in response to threats that arise and circumstances that alter. In order to preserve
requiring the government, particularly the executive branch, to set reserve adequate
funds and resources for critical security initiatives like disaster resilience programs,
and manpower in the Philippine Military is weaker and is not that advance(modernize)
unlike in other nations/countries. Last but not least, the government must prioritize
the safety of its citizens and make sure they strengthen their ability for disaster
preparedness in order to lessen the impact that natural disasters and humanitarian
crises will have on national security. This goes beyond just focusing on what it does in
the wake of terrorist attacks or other human rights violations, military operations, or