During the press conference launching the 2025 π«πππππππ ππ π¨πΊπ¬π¨π΅ π΄πππππππ πΊπππππππ, Commodore Jay Tarriela highlighted that maritime security is not solely about territorial disputesβbut about building partnerships. He urged Southeast Asian nations to treat the South China Sea as a space for collaboration in protecting marine environments and ensuring the sustainable use of ocean resources.