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 given freely—it was earned through the sacrifice of countless Filipino heroes.
As threats to our maritime domain persist, he calls on every Filipino to recognize our collective responsibility: to safeguard our seas and ensure they are not claimed or controlled by any foreign power.
His words are a reminder that the fight for sovereignty and our sovereign rights continues—not with weapons, but with truth, unity, and unwavering resolve.
