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Tarriela lectures Marcoleta on WPS: It’s not a fabrication
SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta claimed during a House hearing that the West Philippine Sea (WPS) does not exist and is merely a "creation" of Filipinos.
Marcoleta asserted that Filipinos need to be educated about the complexities of the South China Sea (SCS) to better discern fake news and questioned which government agency has empowered citizens to understand the intricacies of the WPS.
PCG spokesperson for WPS, Commo. Jay Tarriela, responded to Marcoleta's statements, calling them a "disservice and an embarrassment" to his party, organization, and family.
Tarriela emphasized that the WPS is real, not a fabrication, and is part of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
He echoed President Marcos Jr.'s remarks from his 2024 SONA, stating that the WPS is "ours" and will remain so.
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