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Marcos Jr. on Marcoleta's remarks on West PH Sea: 'He has to grab headlines'
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. dismissed remarks by Sagip party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta, who claimed the West Philippine Sea (WPS) does not exist.
Marcos suggested Marcoleta's statement was a political tactic to gain attention as a senatorial candidate for the upcoming Eleksyon 2025.
Marcoleta had stated during a joint congressional inquiry that the WPS is a Philippine creation and not recognized on maps.
Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela called Marcoleta's remarks a disservice and an embarrassment to his party, organization, and family.
The President acknowledged Marcoleta's skill in generating headlines, noting that "we're talking about him now" and that "he is a candidate eh, so he has to grab headlines 'di ba?"
Marcoleta, who was previously part of Marcos' senatorial slate, is once again seeking a Senate seat.
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