Commodore Jay Tarriela speaks at a Manila forum on August 19, 2024, following a collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea. Photo: AFP “What if it’s 2028 already?

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Jay Tarriela on Saturday said that the next president of the Philippines should know how to fight for the ...

In rough seas with waves as high as three metres (10 feet), the Cabra repeatedly hailed the Chinese ship, asserting it had “no legal authority to patrol within Philippine waters”, Tarriela said.

PCG spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela stresses the importance of electing leaders who will support the Philippines’ territorial rights in the West Philippine Sea during the May 2025 elections. He ...

The distinction is not a matter of vanity or status; it is central to understanding the nature and intent of my profession and preoccupation. Yet despite this, Commo. Jay Tarriela of the Philippine ...

It will be inherited by the succeeding generations of Filipinos,” said PCG Spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela. “ That is why it is very important that we know what we are fighting for and why we are ...

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela appealed to the public not to vote for “pro-China” candidates in the 2025 ...

At a House hearing on February 4, Marcoleta said, “There is nothing as 'West Philippine Sea.' Wala po ‘yun. [There is no such thing.] That is a creation by us. Kahit basahin yung ating mapa [Even if ...

Tarriela was responding to Rep. Rodante Marcoleta (Sagip Party-list), who challenged his rejection of the congressman’s claim that Filipinos created the name “West Philippine Sea.” ...

Tarriela recounted how pro-China disinformation campaigns attempted to discredit him with fabricated allegations, including his past dismissal as a Philippine Military Academy cadet to attack his ...