I think the environment should be put in the category of our national security. Defense of our resources is just as important as defense abroad. Otherwise what is there to defend?—Robert Redford, actor and environment champion

I ndeed, what is there to defend when people are dying from respiratory diseases and cancer due to a highly polluted environment? 

Fortunately, the Armed Forces of the Philippines recognize that national security includes defense of our resources, as well as defense of our rights. That task includes environmental rights and political rights.  This period is a most challenging one for the military as it defends both rights of Filipinos toward peace and development. How is the AFP responding to the challenges?

Hear the latest news on national security, as it relates to the environment and the forthcoming national election. Tune in/watch Kalikasan, Kaunlaran! (KK!) on April 7, 2010, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Manila time), DZRH-AM radio (666 in Metro Manila, other kHz nationwide), TV (Ch. 9 in Metro Manila, other cable TV channels nationwide), and Internet http://dzrh.prepys.com or (http://dzrh.tripod.com.

G uests are: Col. Daniel Lucero, Assistant Chief of Staff for Civil-Military Operations (CMO), G7, & formerly Group Commander, CMO, Philippine Army; and former rebel, now peace advocate, Ms. Agnes Reano, lead convenor, PEACE—People’s Advocacy for Change. Dr. Cora Claudio, president, EARTH Institute Asia, will moderate the discussion in conversational Pilipino and English.

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