Marcos Overhauls National Security Council: VP and Past Presidents Removed
In a significant move, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 81, reorganizing the National Security Council (NSC) and instituting key changes to its composition. Notably, the Vice President and past presidents will no longer be part of the council. This reorganization aims to enhance the country's national security and defense strategies, ensuring a more streamlined and effective approach to addressing security concerns. With this overhaul, the Marcos administration seeks to boost the nation's security posture, leveraging the expertise of its members to navigate complex security challenges. The move is expected to have far-reaching implications for the country's security landscape, with the NSC playing a crucial role in shaping the Philippines' security policies and response to emerging threats. By removing the Vice President and past presidents from the NSC, the administration is looking to foster a more agile and responsive security apparatus, capable of adapting to the rapidly evolving security environment. This development is set to be closely watched, as the nation seeks to strengthen its security and defense capabilities, in line with the administration's commitment to national security and public safety. Key security issues, such as counter-terrorism and cybersecurity, are likely to be high on the agenda, as the reconstituted NSC works to address the nation's security needs.