Jay Tarriela

Jay Tarriela is a commodore of the Philippine Coast Guard who serves as the spokesperson for West Philippine Sea issues. He actively addresses maritime security concerns by filing cyberlibel cases against bloggers spreading false information and promoting awareness through educational initiatives and government programs like 'Kadiwa ng Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda.'

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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DND denies Chinese Coast Guard towing Philippine vessel in Ayungin Shoal

The Department of National Defense (DND) has not confirmed reports that a Chinese Coast Guard ship towed a Philippine vessel in Ayungin Shoal, with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) stating these claims are false and based on old footage.
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PCG monitors Chinese research vessels in EEZ

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is monitoring multiple Chinese research vessels that entered the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) without authorization.
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23 Chinese ships spotted in WPS; PH Navy patrols continue

A Philippine Navy official reported on Tuesday that 23 Chinese naval and coast guard ships were monitored in key areas of the West Philippine Sea from July 14 to 27, marking a resurgence after a brief lull due to severe weather.
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PCG commodore files cyberlibel vs blogger over defamatory posts

Commodore Jay Tarriela of the Philippine Coast Guard filed a cyberlibel complaint against blogger Sass Rogando Sasot on Friday, July 4, over allegedly defamatory posts made between July and October 2024.
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PCG stresses WPS awareness, calls for school lessons

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) emphasized the importance of continued awareness about the West Philippine Sea during a recent forum.
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Gov launches 'Kadiwa ng Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda' program near Bajo De Masinloc

The Philippine government has launched the 'Kadiwa ng Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda' (KBBM) program near Bajo De Masinloc to enhance food security and stability in the region.
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PCG monitors Chinese research vessel near Ilocos Norte

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) expressed concern Tuesday over a Chinese research vessel, Tan Suo 3, detected near Ilocos Norte with deep sea mapping capabilities.
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PCG drives away Chinese research vessel from Ilocos Norte EEZ

On Tuesday, May 6, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully drove away a Chinese research vessel named Tan Suo 3 from waters off Ilocos Norte after monitoring it for nearly two days.
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Philippine Navy denies China's control over Sandy Cay, raises flag to affirm sovereignty

The Philippine Navy on Monday denied a Chinese state media report claiming that the China Coast Guard had seized control of Sandy Cay, a tiny sandbank near Pag-asa Island in the Spratly Islands.
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PCG challenges Chinese research vessel near Itbayat

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed an aircraft on Tuesday morning to monitor and challenge a Chinese research vessel near Itbayat, Batanes.
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