PBBM, nilagdaan na ang Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act

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PBBM, nilagdaan na ang Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act;   Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Law, malaking tulong para mas maging malakas at epektibo ang Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas   For more news, visit:  ►https://www.ptvnews.ph/   Subscribe to our DailyMotion Channel:  ►http://www.dailymotion.com/peoples-television-incorporated   Subscribe to our YouTube channel:  ►http://www.youtube.com/ptvphilippines   Like our Facebook pages:  ►PTV: http://facebook.com/PTVph  ►Rise and Shine Pilipinas: https://www.facebook.com/riseandshinepilipinas   Follow us on Twitter:  ►http://twitter.com/PTVph   Follow us on Instagram:  ►https://www.instagram.com/ptvph   Watch our livestream on:  ►http://ptvnews.ph/livestream/  ►https://www.dailymotion.com/PTVPhilippines   Watch our News Programs, every Mondays to Fridays   Rise and Shine Pilipinas - 6:00 - 8:00 am  Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon - 12:00 - 1:00 pm  Sentro Balita - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  Ulat Bayan - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm  PTV News Tonight -  9:30 pm - 10:30 pm   Saturday & Sunday:  ►Ulat Bayan Weekend - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

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00:00Self-Defense Reliant Posture Revitalization Act.

00:03We will talk with Colonel Francel Margaret Padilla,

00:07the spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

00:10Colonel Padilla, good afternoon.

00:12Good afternoon, Commissioner. Good afternoon to you, and it's nice to be back here.

00:17When did President Marcos Jr. pass the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act?

00:23What is the main objective of this law?

00:28Sir, the main objective of this is to revitalize our local defense economy, so to speak.

00:35So, by the term itself, self-reliant defense posture,

00:40we have what we call a defense economy.

00:43So, those are the armaments, everything from uniforms to everything that our defense industry,

00:50our defense personnel actually use.

00:52This is a very big thing.

00:54If we have self-reliance, we can make use of what we have in our own country.

01:02I was surprised earlier when I was talking to you that most of our equipment,

01:08even the uniforms that I would think are made in our country, are imported.

01:14Yes, ma'am, but we have a very good textile industry also here in the Philippines.

01:19We also have a very good shoe industry in Marikina.

01:23We have that.

01:24Used to be, we have the ang tibay shoes that were used by the soldiers.

01:28So, it's really very good to note that this law can bring those back eventually.

01:34Yes, that's a great prospect, and we're really looking forward to that

01:39so that we can use our own, our own textiles.

01:43Yes, ma'am.

01:45I think they're developing the PTRI.

01:47It's developing a textile specifically for the military.

01:50Yes, ma'am.

01:51So, we're looking at all of this, and this bill is a very good step in the right direction,

01:55and it's a very welcome thing that happened for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

02:01And not just that, it's not just the uniforms and everything,

02:07but we're also looking at armaments, equipment, and the contemporary new challenges that we're facing.

02:12So now, our warfare has changed from kinetic to non-kinetic,

02:16or what we say as unconventional warfare.

02:19So, here's the use of technology, cyber security, electronic warfare, all of that is included.

02:25Ah, okay.

02:26I'm just curious, where do we usually get, let's say, ammunition or arms

02:33that are not made in the Philippines?

02:35Yes, ma'am.

02:36We source from different countries.

02:37Every time we have modernization projects,

02:40we have a technical working group who does research on what's the best to be procured by the Philippines.

02:46So, with this law, complementing it, sir, ma'am,

02:50what it complements is the comprehensive archipelagic defense concept.

02:54So, this law will complement that, as well as the modernization project,

02:59the program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

03:01So, these are all connected to one another.

03:03Will we be able to make our own arms?

03:07Yes, ma'am.

03:08Over and above that, even the assembly or the production,

03:13where our strengths are, we will leverage on that.

03:17Okay.

03:18So, what are the specific areas that this law prioritizes

03:22to strengthen our national defense industry?

03:26And what is the long-term effect of this?

03:30This will be a partnership with the government,

03:34non-government, our private sector,

03:37and, of course, the academe.

03:39So, from research and development down to what are our strengths here in the country,

03:44we will make use of that.

03:46So, if we have a production line that is available,

03:49then we'll make use of that.

03:50Or if not, we'll just import minimally.

03:54At least, even in the assembly, we can do it here.

03:58How will this law help strengthen the Armed Forces of the Philippines?

04:04As I said, it will complement the comprehensive archipelagic defense concept.

04:08So, it's all-encompassing in terms of what it will help.

04:11Over and above that, it will also help our industries,

04:15local industries, to be part of national security as well.

04:19And over and above that,

04:21the strength of this law will help the economy of our country.

04:27It will create more jobs.

04:28And, of course, the defense economy will help the economy of the nation as a whole.

04:33How many soldiers do you have now?

04:37Roughly, ma'am, we are around 100,000 plus.

04:40Plus, of course, we have the reservists,

04:42numbering to millions.

04:45So, it's really a big thing.

04:47When we see it in other countries,

04:49the portion of GDP is big.

04:51That is really part of what we call the defense economy.

04:57It's not the expense, but the income.

05:02So, it's really a big thing if this can be leveraged by our country.

05:06That's a lot. 100,000 shoes.

05:08That's why we have a lot of collections in AFP.

05:11Yes, sir. We are avid taxpayers.

05:15Yes.

05:16There should be an award for AFP, right, sir?

05:19Okay. Please explain what will be the role of the Department of National Defense and AFP

05:25in implementing the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Law.

05:29This one, ma'am, we work in partnership.

05:32Of course, we are guided by the Department of National Defense.

05:36They also have our government arsenal.

05:38It's under the Department of National Defense.

05:41So, they produce our bullets, our ammunitions.

05:47So, all of that, what will be the role of AFP

05:52in terms of this comprehensive archipelagic defense concept,

05:56and of course, the modernization project,

05:58that will be our partnership with the DND.

06:02Can you explain your statement that this will also help in the utilization

06:08and enhancement of indigenous materials?

06:11What does this mean and why is it important?

06:15That's right, sir. That's what we said.

06:17The materials that we have here within the Philippines are very robust.

06:22We are very, very rich in resources.

06:24And over and above that,

06:26the Filipinos, inherently, we are very innovative

06:29and our countrymen really have a lot of skill sets.

06:35So, we want to make use of that,

06:37and of course, in joining them to be part of national security in this aspect.

06:43So, I guess, DOST is also with you

06:45because they are the ones who can do,

06:47at least like I mentioned earlier,

06:49the Philippine Tropical Fabric, PTRI, Research Institute.

06:54Yes, ma'am.

06:55And other things that you need for the AFP.

06:58Yes, ma'am. That's why I said, this is in partnership,

07:00not just with the DND, but other government agencies

07:03as well as private entities and the academe,

07:07the universities, because they do a lot of research.

07:10Okay. What are the challenges that the armed forces may face

07:14in their transition to a more self-reliant defense posture?

07:19And what will this help in national security,

07:22aside from our military capabilities?

07:25Yes, ma'am.

07:27Of course, there will always be challenges

07:29because wherever there's change that's happening,

07:32there's always going to be transition.

07:34So, we intend to overcome this by, of course,

07:37having the right partners in this,

07:39doing a lot of research for all of these things.

07:42But, historically, we have proven that

07:45we can produce internally different kinds of equipment

07:50for our armed forces.

07:52So, we have equipment that we make.

07:56Even inside the armed forces,

07:58I have actually a classmate who was able to invent

08:02a robot that will detonate EOD.

08:07So, there's also the danger to human lives

08:10because of that.

08:12So, we can make use of this law

08:14so that we can support these initiatives.

08:18Okay. In other talks, Colonel,

08:20we have a question from our media partner,

08:22Patrick De Jesus of PTV.

08:24What is the update on the AFP's assistance in Batanes

08:28where air assets were utilized

08:30and how much assistance was provided

08:32from the U.S. using their own military assets?

08:36Ma'am, the operations and the exercises that we do

08:40are heavy not only on defense

08:44but also on humanitarian assistance

08:46and disaster response.

08:48And the exercises that we do in Balikatan,

08:52in LACNIV exercises,

08:54this is the actual implementation,

08:56the actual incident that happened.

08:58And you can see how we are using the training

09:02that we have conducted in real life

09:04that this is happening.

09:06And we also saw the support

09:08of our nations that are well-meaning

09:10and like-minded

09:12so that we can do these operations

09:16such as humanitarian assistance

09:18and disaster response.

09:20Patrick has a follow-up.

09:22Did EDCA sites make a contribution

09:24to the HADR response?

09:26Our EDCA sites are multi-role facilities.

09:30So, this actually enhanced

09:33our interoperability with other nations.

09:35So, these EDCA sites are inside camp

09:40and they serve not just as a fisherman's shelter,

09:44evacuation sites,

09:46and also a hub for us

09:48to actually coordinate

09:50with one another on how these operations will ensue.

09:54What is your message to our fellow countrymen

09:56who are watching us now?

09:58To our fellow countrymen,

10:00rest assured

10:02that the Armed Forces of the Philippines

10:04is here for you

10:06to protect the people and secure the state

10:08and of course, our sovereignty.

10:10In everything that is happening,

10:12we feel the support of the people

10:14and our government

10:16and that support fuels the Armed Forces of the Philippines

10:18to perform our mandate to the letter.

10:20Thank you very much.

10:22We are here

10:24to maintain

10:26the freedom that you desire.

10:28And of course,

10:30for you to sleep well at night.

10:32Thank you very much.

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