Philippine Representative Rodante Marcoleta sparked debate during a House probe by stating the 'West Philippine Sea' was a fictional entity. Marcoleta argued for legislative action to have the area formally recognized by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). His comments drew criticism from Commodore Jay Tarriela of the Philippine Coast Guard, who defended the West Philippine Sea's validity based on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s statements.
Philippine Representative Rodante Marcoleta sparked controversy during a House probe into online disinformation when he claimed the 'West Philippine Sea' was a fiction. Marcoleta argued that the Philippines had not successfully registered the West Philippine Sea with the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), despite lengthy efforts. He asserted that the designation, coined by President Benigno Aquino III, was insufficient and required legislative action for international recognition.
During the hearing, Marcoleta engaged in a heated exchange with Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela. Tarriela defended the validity of the West Philippine Sea, citing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s statement that it was not merely a figment of the Philippine imagination. Marcoleta accused Tarriela of failing to correct social media users who labeled him a 'traitor' for his stance. He questioned why Tarriela had not publicly clarified his position and refuted the accusations. Tarriela insisted he never used the word 'traitor' but affirmed his stand behind President Marcos Jr.'s declaration on the West Philippine Sea's legitimacy. Marcoleta continued to press his point, highlighting the importance of IHO recognition and questioning Tarriela's silence in the face of online attacks
WEST PHILIPPINE SEA PHILIPPINE POLITICS INTERNATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC ORGANIZATION DISINFORMATION RODANTE MARCOLETA JAY TARRIEL
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