Manila, July 9 -- Maritime harassment, cyberattacks, disinformation, and foreign interference have reshaped the country's security landscape, prompting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto to call for a more agile and future-ready national security strategy.

Addressing the anniversary celebration of the National Security Council (NSC) and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) on Tuesday, Recto said defending the nation today requires more than military preparedness, as threats increasingly emerge in cyberspace, the information domain, and the country's maritime frontiers.

Looking back on the enactment of the National Defense Act of 1935 and the lessons of World War II, Recto said the country's history demonstrates the resilie...