PCG spokesperson files cyber libel raps vs vlogger

Updated Sat, July 5, 2025 at 3:37 AM Published Fri, July 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela has filed a cyber libel complaint against vlogger Sass Rogando Sasot.

Tarriela accused Sasot of making multiple online posts between July 2024 and April 2025 that falsely claim he was involved in corruption, bribery, and misconduct.

Among the specific allegations disputed by Tarriela are claims that he received $4 million from the United States as a "talent fee", took cash from House Speaker Martin Romualdez, and was involved in a secret US-led operation.

The posts also implied Tarriela was dismissed from the Philippine Military Academy for cheating and questioned the source of his income, insinuating his salary could not explain his possession of a high-end wristwatch.

Tarriela stated that these false statements were made with "actual malice" and were intended to damage his credibility and that of the PCG's WPS Transparency Group.

He is seeking P1.25 million in damages for the reputational harm caused by Sasot's claims.

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