President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has promoted one of the government’s most outspoken officials in its maritime dispute with China. In a letter dated Feb. 23, cting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto informed Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez of the appointment of Commodore Jay Tarriela as rear admiral in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), which he serves as spokesperson […]... Keep on reading: Commodore Tarriela, fierce China critic, promoted to rear admiral