President Marcos has signed the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act, which, he said, would allow the country to build an independent defense posture not reliant on other parties.
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00:00Thank you, Mr. President.
00:21With this act, we are broadening our perspective on defense.
00:25We are not just looking at tanks and rifles.
00:28We are building capacities that address these unconventional dangers head-on.
00:33This means developing systems and strategies that are reactive and predictive, allowing
00:40us to stay a step ahead of those who wish harm to the Philippines.
00:45This law goes beyond the development of weapons or equipment, as it seeks to create a framework
00:51that makes us less dependent, more resilient, better prepared.
00:56It is a commitment to a long-term growth trajectory for a national defense industry
01:02that will support the defense requirements of our country.
01:06It's a logical move forward for a country that finds itself at the fulcrum of geopolitical
01:12shifts and volatilities.
01:14This strategy is clear.
01:17We start by strengthening the foundations, the research, the production capabilities,
01:22and institutional support, then build upwards, layer by layer, until we have an industry
01:29that can stand strong and succeed on its own.