Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept, ipatutupad ng DND at AFP para matiyak na Pilipino ang makikinabang sa likas na yaman ng bansa
Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept, ipatutupad ng DND at AFP para matiyak na Pilipino ang makikinabang sa likas na yaman ng bansa
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00:00 The National Defense Department and the Armed Forces of the Philippines will carry out a new step
00:06 to show the Chinese that the Philippines is serious in its protection in the West Philippine Sea.
00:12 Keneth Paciente is back.
00:14 Following the last stop of the Chinese Coast Guard in a Philippine sea vehicle,
00:23 the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines
00:27 will strengthen the protection of the country's territory,
00:31 especially the exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea.
00:34 In fact, Defense Secretary Gilberto Chodoro said
00:38 that the country will implement the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept or CADC.
00:43 In the meantime, this step is to ensure that the Filipinos will benefit
00:49 from the wealth and resources that will be found in the territory of the Philippines.
00:53 Chodoro ordered the AFP commanders and unit heads to do the necessary steps to implement the CADC.
01:02 This is also a step of the country after the Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered
01:07 the Chinese military to prepare for possible maritime conflicts.
01:11 According to a maritime law expert, this step is only a proof that the government is serious
01:16 in protecting the territory of the country.
01:19 We know that we have a lot of islands and waters.
01:23 So, that's why our approach to the defense strategy is different.
01:27 So, this Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Strategy is a sign that the government is serious
01:39 in the challenges of our external defense.
01:43 This strategy is also taking time, especially since the country is facing an internal problem.
01:50 That's why it's only right to address the external security threats
01:54 like the seizure of the Philippine's wealth and resources.
01:58 If they are not stopped, I'm sure that in the future,
02:01 they will really enter our inter-island waters and our resources.
02:06 That's why this is really necessary.
02:08 The government's aggressive approach to the territory of the country is also a big thing,
02:14 especially the strengthening of the Philippines' defense capability.
02:18 The important thing is that the government has really adapted the shift of attention.
02:26 And we have seen that the money is being poured in.
02:31 So, the announcements about the acquisition of ships and the long talks about the acquisition of additional combat aircrafts,
02:41 that's the sign that we are really shifting.
02:45 According to Batong Bakal, in the statement of President Marcos Jr.,
02:49 that the mutual defense treaty of the Philippines should not be used in the United States.
02:54 He said, "The country's decision to pass through a peaceful and diplomatic way
03:00 to resolve the issues in the maritime domain of the Philippines."
03:04 The President said that it's not the right time.
03:07 It's not right that every time you get hurt, you run to Big Brother.
03:12 What will other countries think of you?
03:16 It's like a snowflake.
03:19 Try baby.
03:21 It's not right.
03:22 In our opinion, for our interest, we can't show that we are weak.
03:31 This also added that the mutual defense treaty of the Philippines and the United States is not in agreement to start the chaos.
03:39 Not like we were destroyed by the windshield,
03:43 it means that the mutual defense treaty must be invoked to start the fight.
03:48 We have an obligation and responsibility to control the situation so that it won't escalate.
03:54 The new diplomatic protest was held by the Philippines
03:58 following the latest incident in Ayungin, Seoul,
04:01 where four Philippine Navy personnel were injured,
04:04 but China just ignored it.
04:07 In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration issued a decision in Hague
04:12 where it placed the Philippines in possession of sovereign rights in the WPS.
04:17 Kenneth Paciente, for Pambansang TV in the new Philippines.