Philippine Coast Guard official addresses Australia's National Press Club on West PH Sea, urges transparency

Commodore Jay Tristan Tarriela of the Philippine Coast Guard appeared at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra and spoke about the strategy concerning the West Philippine Sea.

Philippine Coast Guard CG Commodore Jay Tristan Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson on the West Philippine Sea & Special Staff of the Commandant, addresses the National Press Club in Canberra, Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

Key Points

• Commodore Jay Tristan Tarriela of the Philippine Coast Guard highlighted the significant benefits of transparency in addressing China's actions in the West Philippine Sea.
• Regarding other ASEAN member countries, Commodore Tarriela acknowledged the challenge of gaining support for exposing China's aggressive actions.
• Concerning the AUKUS partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US, Commodore Tarriela expressed no doubt that this security deal would be of great help in countering what he referred to as China's bullying activities.