National Security Council of the Philippines

𝐍𝐒𝐂 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬

The National Security Council (NSC), through its Strategy Formulation and Development Branch, conducted a Workshop on Public Safety, Peace, and Justice Agenda for participants of the Public Safety Officers Senior Executive Course and Public Safety Officers Advance Course at the National Police College, Silang, Cavite. This provided a platform for public safety leaders to discuss key issues in peace, security, and justice, and their role in promoting public safety across the country.

Anchored on the National Security Policy (NSP) 2023–2028 and the National Security Strategy (NSS) 2024, the workshop highlighted the government’s strategic priorities in safeguarding national interests, strengthening institutions, and fostering a secure and resilient society. Participants explored approaches to translating national security objectives into practical initiatives, emphasizing the interconnected nature of public safety, justice, and governance.

Through collaborative discussions and knowledge-sharing, the workshop reinforced the importance of interagency coordination, good governance, and community engagement. The NSC remains committed to ensuring that public safety practitioners and key stakeholders are equipped with the knowledge and tools to contribute effectively to the Philippines’ overarching security agenda, recognizing that national security is a shared responsibility.

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚
03 June 2026 | Manila, Philippines

The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea is aware of reports regarding the alleged presence of a new structure at Bajo de Masinloc.

Relevant government agencies are currently undertaking verification and validation measures to establish the accuracy, nature, and circumstances surrounding these reports, utilizing available monitoring, surveillance, and operational assessment mechanisms.

The Philippine Government takes seriously any development that may affect the country’s sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea. The NTF-WPS is closely coordinating with concerned agencies to ensure a comprehensive and fact-based assessment of the situation.

While verification efforts are ongoing, we underscore the importance of avoiding speculation and, instead, rely on information released through official government channels only.

The Philippines remains steadfast in protecting its national interests, defending its lawful maritime entitlements, and upholding the rules-based international order consistent with international law, particularly the 1982 UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award.

Further updates will be provided once the verification process has been completed and the facts have been firmly established. # # #

The National Security Council pays tribute to our Filipino fisherfolk, one of the major pillars of Philippine society.

As steadfast guardians of our food and economic security, they sustain the nation’s fish supply, with fishing communities serving as a primary source of livelihood for millions of Filipino families. As champions of our maritime rights and heritage, they serve on the frontlines of preserving our traditional fishing grounds and play a crucial role in asserting our sovereign rights within our maritime domain.

Through their dedication and resilience, our fisherfolk communities contribute significantly to a stronger, more secure, and more prosperous archipelagic and maritime Philippines.

𝑴𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒈𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒐!🇵🇭🎣

𝐍𝐒𝐀 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭

National Security Adviser Eduardo S.L. Oban Jr. joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in meeting with the Filipino community in Tokyo on 26 May 2026 as part of the President’s state visit to Japan.

In his message, President Marcos thanked the more than 300,000 Filipinos who now call Japan their second home, recognizing their hard work, sacrifice, and continued display of Filipino excellence and compassion abroad.

“Kayo ang dangal ng Pilipinas dito sa Japan,” the President said as he assured overseas Filipinos that the government remains committed to supporting and protecting their welfare.

President Marcos also acknowledged the important role of Filipinos in strengthening the enduring friendship between the Philippines and Japan as the two countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations.

The National Security Council joins the nation in marking the start of the two-week celebration of the Philippine National Flag.

Let us remember the history, meaning, and colors of our national flag which embody the bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism of the Filipino people, reflecting the enduring spirit of the Filipino nation as we get ready to celebrate our 128th Independence Day.

Let us take part in this national observance by proudly hoisting and displaying our national flag the right way.

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒈 𝑫𝒂𝒚! 🇵🇭

The National Security Council joins our Muslim brothers and sisters in the observance of Eid’l Adha, a sacred occasion that reflects the enduring values of faith, sacrifice, humility, and compassion.

As we commemorate the story of Prophet Ibrahim and his unwavering devotion to Allah’s will, may this celebration inspire unity, generosity, and selflessness among all Filipinos as we work together toward a peaceful, secure, and inclusive nation.

𝑬𝒊𝒅 𝑴𝒖𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒌 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒊𝒎 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔!

𝐍𝐒𝐀 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐨𝐢𝐳𝐮𝐦𝐢

National Security Adviser Eduardo SL Oban Jr. joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the courtesy call by Japan Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi at Malacañang Palace, 05 May 2026.

Minister Koizumi came to the Philippines to witness the participation of the Japan Self-Defense Forces in Exercise Balikatan 41-2026, highlighting the growing defense and security cooperation between the Philippines and Japan. The meeting reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral defense relations and promoting peace, stability, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

𝐍𝐒𝐀 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐲𝐚

National Security Adviser Eduardo SL Oban Jr. received His Excellency Endo Kazuya, Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines, during a courtesy call on 04 May 2026.

The meeting reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between the Philippines and Japan, particularly in the areas of regional security, defense cooperation, and maritime collaboration. Both sides also exchanged views on regional developments and underscored the importance of continued cooperation in promoting peace, stability, and a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region.