Liderato ng Kamara, nagkasundong ilipat sa gov’t agencies na may kinalaman sa nat’l security ang confidential at intel funds ng ilang ahensiya;
Liderato ng Kamara, nagkasundong ilipat sa gov’t agencies na may kinalaman sa nat’l security ang confidential at intel funds ng ilang ahensiya;
PCG, ikinalugod ang hakbang ng Kamara
PCG, ikinalugod ang hakbang ng Kamara
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00:00 To strengthen the protection of our territory, the various leaders of the Camera agreed to add funds to agencies that are related to national security.
00:11 This is through the transfer of confidential and intelligence funds from agencies that have nothing to do with the security.
00:19 The set of news is from Karen Villanda, live.
00:25 The confidential and intelligence funds are being transferred to government agencies that have no mandate to the security of the country.
00:33 This is to give more support to the various government agencies that are focused on the issues in the West Philippine Sea.
00:41 In the joint statement issued by the leaders of the Camera from various parties,
00:47 the decision to transfer confidential and intelligence funds from government agencies that have nothing to do with the national intelligence and surveillance
00:56 to agencies that have no mandate to the security of the Philippines.
01:00 This is to strengthen the security of the countries in the West Philippine Sea,
01:04 as well as to put the floating barrier of the China Coast Guard in Bajo de Macinloco.
01:09 Some of the agencies that will be transferred confidential and intelligence funds are the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency or NICA,
01:17 which is the national intelligence collector.
01:20 National Security Council, which serves as the advisory body on the plans and policies for the security of the country.
01:26 As well as the additional funds from the confidential and intelligence fund, the Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
01:35 This is signed by First District Representative Michael Jantwavit of the Nationalist People's Coalition.
01:41 Agusan Del Norte, First District Representative Jose Aquino II of Lakas Christian Muslim Democrats.
01:48 Romblon, Representative Alejandro Jesus Madrona of the Nationalista Party.
01:54 Surigao del Sur, Second District Representative Jannethy Pimentela of PD Pilaban.
01:59 Camarines Sur, Representative Alrey Villafuerte of the National Unity Party and Marangay Health and Wellness Coalition.
02:06 Partylist Foundation Inc. Representative Angelica Natasha Co.
02:10 They defend that the WPS is increasing, so the right allocation of funds to the priorities of the country is needed,
02:18 just like the maintenance of the territory in the Philippine Sea.
02:22 In the PCG, they have been asking for a large intelligence fund to buy equipment for the maintenance of the WPS and the Benham Rhines, just like the big ships.
02:36 First and foremost, our human intelligence is reliable and dependable source of information and monitoring.
02:47 But we also need equipment like camera, gadgets, where we can transmit information quickly.
02:55 We can report actual time on whatever we see.
03:00 When that happens, you have a base on the actions that our decision makers will take.
03:07 We will use it correctly and we will account to the Filipino people.
03:12 Act Teacher's Partylist Representative Franz Castro's reaction is also positive.
03:17 I'm very happy. I saw the decision of the leadership that all parties in the Congress made a decision to transfer the confidential fund to the authorities,
03:33 to the right agencies that will protect our fishermen, especially now that China is very aggressive.
03:44 Angelique, this confidential and intelligence fund is estimated to be worth P10.142 billion for the allocation of funds in 2024.
03:57 It is also based on the DPM's data. Angelique.
04:00 Karen, is the OVP included in the possible withdrawal of confidential and intel funds?
04:07 How many agencies are included in this?
04:10 Yes, Angelique, for now, it is not clear yet.
04:17 What the leader of the Kamala or Kamara is saying is that the government agencies have no mandate when it comes to the security of the country.
04:27 We do not know yet if they will be removed or removed by the confidential and intelligence funds.
04:34 For now, Angelique, the Office of the Vice President is currently in the process of budget deliberation.
04:41 Earlier, we saw Vice President Sara Duterte arrive here and the budget deliberation is being followed for the allocation of funds by the DEPED.
04:53 Okay, thank you very much Karen Villanda.
04:56 Yanda.