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, the Philippine Coast Guard is a professional maritime institution committed to using tools such as water cannons strictly for life-saving operations and firefighting — not for retaliation or escalation.
This stance reinforces our moral high ground and differentiates our commitment to peace, safety, and lawful maritime conduct from the provocative actions of others. The Philippines chooses responsibility over recklessness — because true strength lies in discipline, and real leadership means protecting lives, not endangering them.
