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December 13, 2025 | The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully deployed its multi-role response vessels MRRV-4403 and MRRV-4411 to assist Filipino fishermen harassed by Chinese vessels near Escoda Shoal in ...

The Philippine Coast Guard hosted a Thanksgiving Year-End Party in honor of its valued partners from the media and the academic community, recognizing their vital role in advancing transparency, public ...

The National Library of the Philippines successfully organized the 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐍𝐈𝐂 in celebration of the 35𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 (𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐌) on November 22, 2025, at 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 ...

The final day of the Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea 2025 featured a series of high-level discussions underscoring the critical role of transparency, cooperation, and capacity-building in advancing ...

Day 2 of the Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea gathered senior government officials, diplomats, defense and maritime experts, and regional thought leaders for an in-depth exchange on maritime ...

The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea officially commenced with a warm welcome dinner held on November 5, 2025, bringing together distinguished leaders, delegates, experts, and policymakers from across ...

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Over 300 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 from various divisions in 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 gathered for the Seminar-Workshop on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for Social Studies Teachers last Saturday, October 25, ...

According to the latest 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 (3𝐫𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 2025 𝐓𝐮𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐚), 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐏𝐂𝐆) 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 75% 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 ...

As part of the Transparency Initiative for the West Philippine Sea, this caravan led by 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚 aims to educate and inspire the youth on the importance of 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 ...

The WPS Campus Caravan continues to make waves across the country, with its latest stop bringing it to the cool highlands of Baguio City—specifically to the esteemed 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 ...

A recent 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 reveals that 𝟒𝟏% 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐏𝐂𝐆) the most when it comes to 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 on developments in the ...

A new 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 reveals that an overwhelming 𝟗𝟒% 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚 (𝐖𝐏𝐒) — affirming strong public confidence in the ...

As part of our ongoing campaign to promote awareness and education on the West Philippine Sea, the WPS Campus Caravan made a meaningful stop at 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐞 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 on October ...

The 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 makes its way to 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, continuing its mission to promote 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡. ed ...

Far fewer than what is truly needed to patrol the West Philippine Sea and secure our nation’s waters. This reality highlights the stark contrast between an organization entrusted with national ...

Countries around the world are speaking out against 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗼-𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 “𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲” 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗷𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰 (Scarborough Shoal) — a vital part of the West ...

A new survey reveals 85% of Filipinos distrust China and support the PH government’s stand on the West Philippine Sea. “𝘿𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙡 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙖 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚 ...

Beginning in School Year 2026, the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝), in partnership with the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚 (𝐍𝐓𝐅-𝐖𝐏𝐒) and the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝, will officially ...

During the commemoration of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month in Rizal Park on Monday, PCG Spokesperson for the WPS, Commodore Jay Tarriela reminded us once again that the ...

On August 30, 2025, the inaugural Seminar-Workshop on the West Philippine Sea for Social Studies Teachers was successfully held at The Heritage Hotel Manila for 200 Social Studies educators from ...

This month, the PCG proudly joins in celebrating the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 (𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐨), as declared under Presidential Proclamation No. 316, series of 2017. This annual observance reminds ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to advance the nation’s Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) with the deployment of its new 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐀-31 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐣𝐨 aircraft over the West Philippine Sea. As ...

Last night at 𝐀𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲, the special screening of 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚 shone a spotlight on the courage of our fishermen and the ...

Last night, we had the privilege of joining members of the 𝐝𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 for an exclusive screening of the documentary “𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚.” Held at ...

During the 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 16, 2025, Commodore Jay T. Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, disclosed that the PCG was unable to launch its drones ...

August 16, 2025 | The Saturday News Forum featured Commodore Jay T. Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, and Hon. Terry Atidon of the Bicol Saro Party-List in ...

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐓. 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧 amid ...

The Philippines firmly asserts that it bears no responsibility for the recent collision between a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessel and the China Coast Guard (CCG) near Bajo de ...

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐓. 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, delivered a strong message on August 14, 2025, at the 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐬, commending the professionalism and ...

Today, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in support of the Kadiwa Para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM) program in Bajo de Masinloc, deployed BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701), BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406), ...

Knowledge is power. Awareness inspires action. Last August 9, our dedicated educators from the Department of Education (DepEd) NCR educators joined a special block screening of 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 ...

On August 8, another screening of “𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚”, directed by Baby Ruth Villarama, continued to shine a light on the quiet heroism of our ...

Last night, the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐏𝐂𝐆), 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐱𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 (𝐏𝐂𝐆𝐀), and 𝐖𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬 proudly hosted a special screening of Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine ...

In 2025, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported a sharp rise in the number of Chinese research vessels entering the West Philippine Sea, documenting as many as 20 to 22 ...

Beneath the tides of the West Philippine Sea lie stories rarely told—of brave fisherfolk facing danger for their daily catch, of coast guards standing firm, and of ordinary Filipinos rising ...

In response to growing frustration among youth over China’s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea, educators in Masinloc, Zambales have taken a proactive stance—transforming anger into awareness through civic ...

The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) has voiced strong support for reef rehabilitation efforts around Pag-asa Island, emphasizing the urgency of restoring coral ecosystems damaged by ...

We stand in full support of ADG Cornelio H. Valencia Jr. and the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) in reinforcing environmental accountability and reef rehabilitation efforts ...

July 12 marks a defining moment in Philippine history—a day when truth prevailed and our sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea were upheld by international law. The 2016 Arbitral ...

In a powerful and timely message delivered at Kapihan sa Manila Bay, Commodore Jay Tarriela, underscored the enduring significance of the 2016 Arbitral Award, which invalidated China’s sweeping nine-dash line ...

In a thought-provoking episode of Kapihan sa Manila Bay, Commodore Jay Tarriela, Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea of the Philippine Coast Guard, engaged in an insightful discussion with veteran ...

In the face of growing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, truth remains our strongest weapon. Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, stresses the power of ...

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, has officially filed a cyberlibel complaint against Sass Rogando Sasot. The case was filed with the ...

A groundbreaking international study has confirmed that the West Philippine Sea and Benham Bank are among the richest soft coral habitats in the world—putting Philippine waters at the center of ...

Pro-Duterte vloggers are using their platforms to spread defeatist narratives about the Philippines’ position in the West Philippine Sea, often echoing Chinese state propaganda. A Philstar.com analysis found that six ...

Several foreign missions in the Philippines—including Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada—have raised serious concerns over the China Coast Guard’s ...

Commodore Jay Tarriela, on his X account, firmly responds to Vice President Sara Duterte’s remarks downplaying the significance of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue in the broader context of ...

In the face of repeated aggression in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard remains firm in upholding international standards and humanitarian principles. As emphasized by Commodore Jay Tarriela, ...

Commodore Jay Tarriela, emphasized the importance of truthful reporting in the fight against misinformation. He underscored the need to support journalists who directly witness incidents of harassment at sea, stressing ...

In his statement at Elpidio Quirino Senior High School’s Brigada Eskwela, Commodore Jay Tarriela, Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, reminds us that the freedom we enjoy today was not ...

As part of the government’s Kadiwa ng Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM) program, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in partnership with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), will install ...

During the Saturday News Forum on June 7, 2025, Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, emphasized the critical need for public awareness and strong leadership as ...

Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, emphasized during the House of Representatives Tri-Committee Hearing on June 5, 2025, that the fight to defend the West Philippine ...

Sa opisyal na paglulunsad ng Kadiwa ng Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM) Program, buong pusong ipinahayag ni Assistant Secretary Genevieve Guevarra ng Department of Agriculture ang suporta ng pamahalaan sa ating ...

Sa paglulunsad ng Kadiwa ng Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM) Program sa Buliluyan Port, Bataraza, Palawan, tiniyak ni ASEC Karl Legazpi ng National Youth Commission ang patuloy na suporta ng pamahalaan ...

Sa ginanap na opisyal na paglulunsad ng Kadiwa ng Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM) Program tiniyak ni Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, Commandant ng Philippine Coast Guard, ang walang sawang suporta ng ...

Matagumpay na inilunsad ang 𝗞𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘄𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗮 (𝗞𝗕𝗕𝗠) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 na layuning palakasin ang kabuhayan ng ating mga mangingisda at matiyak ang abot-kayang presyo ng isda para sa bawat ...

DG Katherine Chloe De Castro of the Philippine Information Agency emphasizes the vital role of education and awareness in defending the West Philippine Sea. Through campus tours and the Takbo ...

Mr. Andrew Neri, General Manager of Runrio Inc., champions the role of sports in uniting Filipinos and promoting transparency. His statement at the launch of Takbo Para sa West Philippine ...

Commissioner-at-Large Karl Legazpi of the National Youth Commission reminds us that Takbo Para sa West Philippine Sea 2025 is more than a run—it’s a movement. A movement of unity, youth ...

ADG Jonathan Malaya of the National Security Council of the Philippines emphasizes that the West Philippine Sea is not just a geopolitical issue—it’s a national responsibility. By transforming awareness into ...

Commodore Jay Tarriela reminds us that July is more than a month—it marks a pivotal moment in our national history. The Takbo Para sa West Philippine Sea 2025 commemorates the ...

PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela, delivers a strong and unwavering message as one of the panelists at the 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. He underscores ...

During the press conference launching the 2025 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝑺𝑬𝑨𝑵 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚, Commodore Jay Tarriela highlighted that maritime security is not solely about territorial disputes—but about building partnerships. He urged ...

In a powerful address at the West Philippine Sea Symposium held at Marikina Polytechnic College on May 19, 2025, Commodore Jay Tarriela emphasized the legal and rightful ownership of the ...

Atty. Fretti Ganchoon, representing the Department of Justice, provided key insights during the 1st Quarter National Maritime Council Press Briefing regarding the process of potentially filing an international case on ...

Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya, speaking at the 1st Quarter National Maritime Council Press Briefing, reaffirmed the government’s strong stance against foreign-backed disinformation efforts. In support of the National Maritime ...

At the 1st Quarter National Maritime Council Press Briefing, Usec. Alexander Lopez of the National Maritime Security reaffirmed the Philippines’ steadfast commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and supporting coastal communities ...

During the 1st Quarter National Maritime Council Press Briefing, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela highlighted the administration’s ongoing efforts to increase public awareness regarding the ...

Mr. Nazario Briguela, Spokesperson and Chief of the Fisherfolk Coordination Unit of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) underscores the vital role of the KBBM Program in supporting ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) jointly launched the Kadiwa ng Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM) Program today near Bajo de Masinloc. Through ...

The Philippine Coast Guard has achieved a significant breakthrough in defending national sovereignty after confirming unauthorized Chinese marine scientific activities in Philippine waters. PCG Spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela revealed that ...

This Labor Day, we pay tribute to the unwavering strength, sacrifice, and resilience of every Filipino worker—here at home and across the globe. They are the backbone of our nation, ...

The recent report alleging that the Chinese Embassy in Manila entered into a contract with a Philippine-based marketing firm to organize a troll farm and deploy “keyboard warriors” is deeply ...

In an era marked by regional tension and growing disinformation, the Utak Forum-held today at 12:00 PM and hosted by renowned geopolitical analyst Richard Heydarian-brought together key stakeholders from government, ...

Sa paggunita ng Araw ng Kagitingan, hindi lamang natin inaalala ang kabayanihan ng nakaraan – pinaparangalan din natin ang tapang at sakripisyo ng ating mga sundalo’t bantay-dagat na patuloy na ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has once again demonstrated its steadfast commitment to defending the country’s maritime sovereignty amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea. On April 7, 2025, ...

During the WPS Press Conference in Antique on April 3, 2025, Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, emphasized the Philippine Coast Guard’s commitment to transparency in ...

During the Kapihan sa Manila Bay Forum on April 2, 2025, Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea,  addressed the growing concern of misinformation and fake news, ...

Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, attended Kapihan sa Manila Bay with Ms. Marichu A. Villanueva in an enlightening event that brought to the forefront ...

Commodore Jay Tarriela PCG, Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, led a crucial discussion on maritime security and sovereignty alongside Usec. Katherine Chloe S. De Castro (PIA) and Ms. Nydia ...

Secretary Eduardo Año appeared before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to clarify his role in the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. He denied any involvement in the planning ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) participated in biodiversity research efforts in the Kalayaan Island Group, West Philippine Sea (WPS) to identify and map priority reef restoration sites. In collaboration with ...

United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, along with top Philippine officials, conducted an aerial tour of the South China Sea (SCS) and West Philippine Sea (WPS) aboard a US P-8 Poseidon ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has officially partnered with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the National Youth Commission (NYC) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the National Youth Commission (NYC) on February 19, 2025, at the PCG ...

PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela, emphasizes that protecting the West Philippine Sea is a shared responsibility for all Filipinos, not just the President. A stronger ...

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚! The United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines successfully conducted the 6th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea, reaffirming ...

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela, firmly countered Sagip Party-list Representative Marcoleta’s claim that “𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒂 ...

The Philippine Coast Guard is boldly and proudly pushing back against any attempt to legitimize illegal actions in the West Philippine Sea. By challenging the presence of Chinese Coast Guard ...

Named ‘The Monster,’ China’s largest Coast Guard ship continues its illegal presence near Capones Island, Zambales, well within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). During a patrol on Sunday, the ...

A suspected Chinese underwater spy drone was recently discovered off the coast of Masbate. The Philippine Coast Guard, with local fishermen, recovered the suspicious device, likely an autonomous underwater vehicle ...