MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has promoted Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Jay Tarriela to rear admiral, elevating one of the government’s most visible voices on maritime tensions to flag officer rank. In a letter dated Feb. 23, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto informed acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez of Tarriela’s appointment to rear admiral in the PCG. READ: ‘China’s West PH Sea info manipulation expected through 2028 polls’ Also promoted to the same rank were Weniel Abarquez Azcuna and Oliver Sy Tanseco. The Coast Guard is attached to the Department of Transportation. The letter […]... Keep on reading: Coast Guard spox for West PH Sea Tarriela promoted to rear admiral