MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos “need to make sure” that the successor of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will continue the fight for the West Philippine Sea, a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official said. PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea concerns Commodore Jay Tarriela made the appeal on Monday, citing lessons from the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who, according to him, tried to “hide and downplay” the West Philippine Sea situation. “We need to make sure by the time President Bongbong Marcos steps down in 2028 as President, we have to have a successor who understands the need for […]... Keep on reading: Marcos' successor must carry on fight for West PH Sea – Tarriela