Module 6: NATIONAL SECURTIY CONCERNS

Scope of Instruction: Basic Knowledge and Understanding on:

a) Overview of National Security Situation

a.1 External threats situation (Foreign Threats, Global Terrorism and

Transnational Crimes)

a.2 Internal threats situation (insurgency problems and other local

threats, history, strategy, recruitment, methods, and propaganda.
Concept of threats as applied in Philippine setting, the capabilities
and responsibilities)

b) Peace Education understanding of culture of peace (cultivating, inner

peace, dismantling the culture of war, living with justice and
compassion, living in harmony with Earth, promoting human rights
responsibilities and building intercultural respect, reconciliation and
solidarity)

c) Role of Youth in National Security

Number of Periods: 3 Hours

Methodology : Lecture, Film showing, Role playing, Case Analysis

References : Merida Convention, Anti-Human Trafficking Law, National Defense

College and DND Publication

Objectives : At the end of the period, the student will be able to;

1. Explain the importance of National Security in our country.

2. Discuss the significant of the National Security to Filipino quality of

life.

3. Discuss and present the solutions on the issues and concerns of our
country’s securities.

Introduction:

National Security is the requirement to maintain the survival of the state through
the use of economic power, diplomacy, power projection and political power. For the
Philippines and the Filipino people, National Security is defined as "a state or condition
wherein the people's welfare, well-being, ways of life; government and its institutions;
territorial integrity; sovereignty; and core values are enhanced and protected."

The Philippines faces security challenges from within –maintaining peace in

Muslim Mindanao and managing armed insurgency by the Communist Party of the
Philippines'–as well as in the contested waters of the South China Sea where Chinese
aggression threatens Philippine territorial claims.

Originally conceived as protection against military attack, national security is

widely understood to include also non-military dimensions, including the security from
terrorism, minimization of crime, economic security, energy security, environmental
security, food security, and cyber-security.
The current issue of the National Security in our Country are the following:

 “Drug War” Killings and the ICC.

 Killing of Activists, Rights Defenders.
 Covid-19.
 Freedom of Media.
 Children's Rights.

As stated, the goal of the national security strategy is to ensure the protection of
our nation's fundamental and enduring needs: protect the lives and safety of Americans;
maintain the sovereignty of the United States, with its values, institutions and territory
intact; and provide for the prosperity of the nation and its people.

As provided for in our Constitution, the Philippine state recognizes the vital role of
the youth in nation-building, and shall promote and protect their physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.

The National Youth Commission (Filipino: Pambansang Komisyon sa

Kabataan), also known as the NYC, is a government agency in the Philippines that
specifically addresses issues surrounding the Filipino youth. It was founded on June 30,
1995, via Republic Act 8044 or the "Youth in Nation-Building Act of 1995".[2]
The NYC is the Philippine government's sole policy-making body on youth affairs,
but also coordinates and implements programs designed to respond to and raise
awareness on youth issues. Its mandate is enshrined in the 1987 Philippine
Constitution: "The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall
promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being. It
shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism; and encourage their involvement
in public and civic affairs."[3]
During the Marcos administration, government supervision on youth affairs fell
under the Kabataang Barangay National Secretariat, the Youth Development Affairs,
and the Secretariat on Youth Affairs. Under the Cory Aquino administration, these were
abolished and functions were carried over to the Presidential Council for Youth Affairs
(PCYA).[4]
The NYC was founded on June 30, 1995, through Republic Act 8044 or the
"Youth in Nation-Building Act of 1995", mandating it to be the "policy-making
coordinating body of all youth-related institutions, programs, projects and activities of
the government."[5]
On July 4, 2016, NYC was among the 12 agencies, formerly from the Office of
the President reassigned to the Office of the Cabinet Secretary, based on Executive
Order #1 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte.[6] On October 31, 2018, the Commission,
through Executive Order No. 67, was transferred to the Department of the Interior and
Local Government along with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos and
the Philippine Commission on Women as part of the reorganization of the Office of the
Cabinet Secretary.
Mandate
The agency's mandates are specified under RA 8044 ("Youth in Nation-Building
Act of 1995") and RA 10742 ("SK Reform Act of 2015").[4][7]
National Youth Parliament]
The agency convenes the National Youth Parliament (NYP) every two years.
[8]
The NYP is a 3-day convention of youth leaders wherein policy recommendations are
formulated to address youth issues, and serve as the government’s guide in policy
formulation and program development. Started in 1996, youth leaders gather every two
years to share ideas and gain valuable insights and networks to aid them in their youth
development efforts.[9][10] The most recent parliament was held last October 2018 in
Davao City, where it caught controversies due to alleged electioneering.[11]
Sangguniang Kabataan
The agency serves as the National Secretariat of the Sangguniang
Kabataan (SK), local youth councils in the Philippines. The agency conducts mandatory
continuing program for elected SK officials and coordinates with relevant government
agencies for policies involving the SK and Local Youth Development Offices. [7] In
coordination with various youth groups, the agency spearheaded efforts for the passage
of RA 10742 in 2018.[7]
Youth Development Program
The agency is mandated to formulate, approve, and implement Medium-Term
Youth Development Program (MTYDP) every three years. Currently, the MTYDP in
place is called the Philippine Youth Development Plan for 2017-2022. [12] It is also
mandated to conduct a study on the situation of the youth sector every three years to
identify priority needs, prevailing attitudes, and gaps in service delivery. Its most recent
study is entitled the National Youth Assessment Study (NYAS) conducted in 2015. [13]
Youth Organizations & Volunteer Program
The agency contributes to the development and proliferation of youth
organizations in the country.[14] The agency's Youth Organization Registration Program
(YORP) was launched to register, help, and facilitate the establishment of youth
organizations and youth-serving organizations.[15]
The agency also founded the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO)
Awards, an annual search and recognition program for outstanding contributions made
by youth and youth-serving organizations nationwide.[16] Under the term of NYC
Chairperson Ronald Cardema, the agency stopped sponsoring the award-giving
program establish the "President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Youth Leadership Awards",
which did not materialize.[17]
The National Youth Volunteer Program, initially established to mobilize youth
volunteers for the 2005 Southeast Asian Games, is now an ongoing platform for
volunteer training and mobilization for various activities nationwide.[15]

Composition
The agency is headed by one Chairperson, three Commissioners representing
Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, and two Commissioners-at-large. Its secretariat is
headed by an Executive Director who concurrently serves as Chief Operation Officer.
These officials serve for a term of three years, with reappointment for another term.