Marcos signs Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act

Manila Bulletin

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.  READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/10/8/marcos-signs-self-reliant-defense-posture-revitalization-act

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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.

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