Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on West Philippine Sea (WPS) matters, stated on Saturday that the National Task Force for the WPS (NTF-WPS) has been publicizing China’s aggressive actions in the disputed waters to help ensure that future Philippine presidents remain committed to defending the nation’s maritime sovereignty. “We need to reach out and increase awareness to make sure that the President elected in 2028 will not set aside our fight in the WPS,” Tarriela said. “We have to ensure the next president will continue what President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has started and will uphold our stance in the WPS.”

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