Marcos OKs adoption of National Security Policy 2023-2028
Credit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800
MANILA, Philippines — To harmonize the government’s national security efforts, President Marcos has issued an executive order (EO) adopting and approving the National Security Policy (NSP) 2023-2028.
“There is a need to harmonize the national security efforts of the government and ensure that they are responsive and complementary to the development goals and objectives set forth in the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028,” Marcos said in issuing EO 37.
Under the order, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Aug. 10, the President directed all national government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) and local government units (LGUs), to adopt the NSP 2023-2028.
The EO added that all national security-related strategies and the plans and programs of all national government agencies and instrumentalities, including GOCCs and LGUs, should be aligned with the NSP 2023-2028 for its successful whole-of-government implementation.
The national security adviser is tasked to conduct a periodic assessment and submit reports to the President and the National Security Council on the implementation of the NSP and to coordinate with various national government agencies and instrumentalities.
The NSP 2023-2028 was formulated in coordination and consultation with key government agencies and instrumentalities with the participation of various stakeholders to provide guidance and a comprehensive approach to improving security sector governance to effectively address national security challenges.
The funding necessary for the implementation of the order will be charged against the current and available budget of concerned agencies and the funding requirements for succeeding years will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act, according to the EO.