PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order (EO) 81, which he signed on Dec. 30, 2024, reorganizing the National Security Council (NSC) of the Philippines.
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order 81, which he signed on Dec. 30, 2024, reorganizing the National Security Council of the Philippines.
The membership as stipulated in EO 81 does not in any way directly address human security concerns that are more focused on the individual or community rather than the state. The main objective of human security is to ensure the safety and well-being of people from a wide range of threats.
Should Also Address Human And Environmental Security
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