Tarriela tells Cayetano: No apologies to ChinaIn this screengrab from a televised meeting in February 2025 between Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela and then-Sagip party-list representative and current Sen. Rodante Marcoleta at a House hearing, Tarriela denies calling Marcoleta a ‘traitor.’MANILA, Philippines — No apology to China is needed. Tarriela maintained that official briefings rely on photos and videos of incidents in the West Philippine Sea rather than on illustrations. He said he found it puzzling that Cayetano had never demanded an apology from China over the actions of its coast guard and naval personnel against Filipino fishermen and vessels. Cayetano voiced his criticism of Tarriela during Senate deliberations on a resolution condemning Beijing diplomats’ hostile statements against Philippine officials who aired their defense of the country’s sovereignty and maritime rights. “We support the Philippine Coast Guard and the move to invite officials.

Source: Philippine Star February 10, 2026 16:01 UTC