“Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, and Assistant Secretary Karl Josef Legazpi, Commissioner-at-Large of the National Youth Commission during a press conference at the University of Antique on Thursday (April 3, 2025). Tarriela assured the protection of the Antique fisherfolk who venture into the West Philippine Sea for their livelihood.”| Annabel Consuelo J. Petinglay Twitter
Meanwhile, Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea will take the lead during the symposium to discuss the topic “Philippines’ sovereign rights and maritime security in the West Philippine Sea.”
On the part of Assistant Secretary Karl Josel F. Legaspi, National Youth Commission, Commissioner at large, he will tackle the topic The role of the youths as West Philippine Sea advocate.”
In addition, PIA’s Government Information Center Coordinator Alex Lumaque will share guides on Media Information Literacy; Navigating the digital age with awareness and critical thinking.
THE West Philippine Sea “cognitive warfare” narrative has been playing since Sept. 2012 when then President Noynoy Aquino signed Administrative Order 29 “Naming the West Philippine Sea of the Republic of the Philippines, and for other purposes.”
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This has already caused massive real economic damage to Filipinos, like the loss of 1.5-million Chinese tourist arrivals and $1.5-billion (P90-billion) tourism revenues for our six million tourism workers.
Even worse, it can give the US the basis for creating a false flag operation blaming China for a human disaster and precipitating a major conflict – which is clearly what the US warmongers intend as evidenced by the US military bases in the country.
A Chinese naval task force, consisting of the Type 055 guided-missile destroyer Type 055, a Type 054A frigate, and a Type 903A replenishment ship, has been spotted operating approximately 124 miles [200 kilometers] east of Sydney, Australia.
The People’s Liberation Army Navy Z-9 utility helicopter that intercepted the Philippine Cessna. Photo Courtesy of Camille Elemia.
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A People’s Liberation Army Navy Z-9 utility helicopter intercepted the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Cessna 208B Grand Caravan during a routine patrol mission over Scarborough Shoal today at 8:39 a.m. local time, according to Philippine officials. A number of Philippine journalists [embedded journalists] were on board the Cessna during the encounter, which saw the Chinese helicopter fly as close as three meters from the turboprop aircraft. Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela described China’s actions as “dangerous flight maneuvers” and blasted the conduct as a disregard to international aviation regulations.
Senior Col. Wu Qian, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of National Defense, accused the Philippines of causing disturbances in various areas with the support and encouragement of the United States.
“From Ren’ai Jiao (Ayungin Shoal) to Xianbin Jiao (Sabina Shoal) and from Houteng Jiao to Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal), such repeated provocations have allowed the international community to see clearly who is undermining peace and stability in the South China Sea and who is fabricating and spreading lies,” Wu said.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his nation won’t deploy Navy warships to the South China Sea in response to recent clashes with Beijing in disputed waters.
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