"Why would I even defend you if you're calling me gag* (a fool)?"<br /><br />Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson, Commodore Jay Tarriela gave this blunt response to SAGIP Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 18, after the latter confronted him about his recent controversial comments on the West Philippine Sea (WPS).<br /><br />READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/2/18/tarriela-tells-marcoleta-on-west-philippine-sea-issue-why-would-i-even-defend-you<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews
