Highlights 2024: Troops faced challenges, dangers while protecting WPS

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00:00Although concerned agencies tasked to protect the country's sovereignty face many challenges this year,

00:06they remain undaunted and committed to fulfilling their duties to their countrymen and the motherland.

00:11Inspired by no less than their commander-in-chief,

00:14who vowed the Philippines will never yield even an inch of territory to any foreign aggressor.

00:19The highlights from Patrick de Jesus.

00:22As president, I have sworn to this solemn commitment from the very first day that I took office.

00:45I do not intend to yield. Filipinos do not yield.

00:49The firm stance of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is clear on protecting the territory and sovereignty of the Philippines,

00:57including issues related to the West Philippine Sea.

01:04But this year, our troops continued to face many challenges while performing their duties due to repeated harassment by China.

01:12In June, during an incident at Ayungin Shoal deemed the most severe,

01:17one of our soldiers lost a finger following the China Coast Guard's blockade

01:22during the Rotation and Resupply Aurora Mission of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to BRP Sierra Madre.

01:31The repeated ramming and water cannon attacks by China's vessels also continued,

01:36targeting Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessels conducting maritime patrols within our Exclusive Economic Zone.

01:46China's bullying extended to the airspace, personally experienced by some journalists.

01:52Despite various trials testing our patience,

01:56the chief executive emphasized the country will not take any actions to escalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea,

02:03but he asserted we will not yield our territory.

02:07This was reiterated by President Marcos Jr. even as China's warships joined in the harassment and blockade activities in the West Philippine Sea.

02:17We are going to continue to perform our mission.

02:20We will never be part of an escalation in the situation in the West Philippine Sea.

02:26If we look at the evolution of the situation in the West Philippine Sea,

02:31the Philippines has never been an agent of escalation of tensions.

02:40Amid this, the military's capabilities continued to be strengthened through various exercises.

02:50This year saw the largest Balikatan exercises in partnership with the United States.

02:56Other nations also participated, culminating in a joint sail through the West Philippine Sea.

03:02Next year's Balikatan will expand further following the President's directive.

03:07The AFP Modernization Program is also prioritized,

03:10with the anticipated acquisition of multirole fighter jets already approved by the President.

03:17The government also rebuked China's criticism of the Philippines' planned purchase of new weapons,

03:23which includes the Mid-Range Capability or Typhoon Missile System from the U.S.

03:28currently in the country and used in various training exercises.

03:32The AFP was not spared from political discussions.

03:36Despite this, they assured their professionalism and loyalty to the Constitution and chain of command.

03:43Our job is to protect the Republic of the Philippines,

03:49protect its people, defend our territory, and defend our sovereignty and our sovereign rights.

03:57This was echoed by the Commander-in-Chief,

04:00who recognized the sacrifices of every soldier in maintaining peace in the country.

04:05Keep up the good work and we in the civilian government are completely behind you.

04:13Don't just stay in the dark about what's happening.

04:16Let's stay focused. We're all in this together.

04:19Am I allowed to fight?

04:21Am I allowed to work?

04:22Am I allowed to debate?

04:26No, my job is to make the Philippines better.

04:30You also have a mission.

04:33This has been Patrick De Azuz,

04:35and this is Highlines 2024 for a new and better Philippines.

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