Sinopla ni Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson Jay Tarriela ang pahayag ni Sen. Robin Padilla kaugnay sa tindig nito sa isyu ng West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Sa isang programa kasi ng SMNI kamakailan, sinabi ni Padilla na wala umanong mapapala ang Pilipinas sa pakikipag-away sa China sa gitna ng tensyon sa usaping panteritoryo.
Ngunit sa isang X post ni Tarriela nitong Miyerkules, Disyembre 31, sinabi niyang “futile” at wala umanong makukuhang benepisyo ang mga Pilipino sa naturang pahayag ng senador.
“Senator Robin Padilla's statement that confrontation with China yields no benefits for the Philippines and that continued contestation over the WPS is futile,” ani Tarriela.
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“Such position undermines the plight of Filipino fishermen who, just weeks ago, were injured and had their boats damaged by China Coast Guard water cannons near Escoda Shoal—incidents that highlight ongoing aggression despite diplomatic efforts,” pagpapatuloy niya.
Dagdag pa ng PCG Spokesperson, “This statement is also a profound disservice to the PCG personnel who are courageously and selflessly patrolling the West Philippine Sea and who are constantly subjected to China’s bullying and dangerous actions.”
Ayon kay Tarriela, dapat umanong kilalanin ni Padilla bilang bahagi ng Senado na hindi kailanman gumagawa ng tensyon ang Pilipinas laban sa China pagdating sa usapin ng WPS.
“Instead, we have consistently been on the receiving end of China's barbaric, illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive actions, which violate the 2016 Arbitral Award and international law,” dugtong pa niya.
Kaya paalala niya sa Senador, “Standing firm is not provocation; it is patriotism and it is our obligation for the next generation of Filipinos.”
