This province hosted a symposium on West Philippine Sea (WPS) at the University of Antique on April 3, aiming to engage Antiqueño youth in asserting the country’s sovereign rights over the disputed waters. In a press conference prior to the symposium, Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region 6 head Cheryl Amor said the activity aimed to promote key messages on the Philippines’ stand on the WPS and seek the youth of Antique to become champions of nationalism and patriotism as Filipinos. Among the featured key speakers were Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Assistant Secretary Karl Josef F. Legaspi, Commissioner-at-Large of the National Youth Commission (NYC), who both underscored the importance of raising awareness among the youth regarding national sovereignty and maritime security.

Pillado, J. C. (2025, April 8). Antique hosts West Philippine Sea symposium for youth. Panay News, pp. 9, 15.