'Despite any limitations we may encounter, we are unwavering in our determination to patrol and protect our waters with the assets available to us,' says Commodore Jay Tarriela
MANILA, Philippines – A day after Philippine senators questioned the presence of the US military in a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal, the Philippine Coast Guard’s spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea said it was “disheartening” to hear doubts about their capability to defend the country’s territory on their own.
Tarriela was in a Senate hearing on the West Philippine Sea, where senators Robinhood Padilla and Ronald dela Rosaif it was appropriate for the US Navy to be present at the West Philippine Sea during a Philippine resupply mission to Marines stationed at the grounded BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. The mission involved the PCG as escorts to civilian boats commissioned by the Armed Forces of the Philippines .
Tarriela added, “The Filipino people can rest assured that the PCG is resolute in our commitment to safeguarding our exclusive economic zone.
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