PN highlights role in new defense concept to PBBM

The Philippine Navy (PN) presented its crucial role in the new Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) to President Marcos Jr., emphasizing the need for modernization and capability enhancement.

Vice Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr., PN Flag Officer in Command, explained the Navy's contribution to the CADC during the 2nd Quarter Command Conference, vowing to continue guarding the country's territorial waters.

The CADC, adopted by the Marcos administration, employs a whole-of-government strategy to address the maritime dispute with China and enhance the country's defensive posture amid Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea.

A key objective of the CADC is to bolster the Philippines' capacity to safeguard its territory, especially within its 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

This defense concept aims to ensure that Filipinos can freely benefit from the nation's natural resources for present and future generations.

Adaci underscored that modernization of equipment, facilities, and personnel training are vital for the total archipelagic defense.

He also vowed to protect Filipinos despite "formidable challenges" and quoted the President, stating, "Filipinos do not yield."