00:00The Philippine Coast Guard West Philippine Sea Transparency Group celebrated its second anniversary
00:05by recognizing local and international media organizations for responsible reporting.
00:10Among the awardees was People's Television Network, represented by news defense reporter Patrick DeJesus.
00:17The ceremony also honored academe members, partner organizations, and government agencies,
00:22including the Philippine Information Agency and the Presidential Communications Office.
00:27National Security Advisor Eduardo Año, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Hill-Cavan,
00:33and PCG West Philippine Sea Spokesperson Commander Jay Tariela led the event,
00:38highlighting the importance of transparent reporting, embracing public awareness.
00:43Officials stressed that the fight in the West Philippine Sea is not only about the Philippines' sovereignty,
00:48but a struggle for all countries to be seen as equal under international law.
00:55You did all of this while putting your safety and even your lives on the line
01:01during patrols, rotation, air supply missions, and other activities and exercises in our waters.
01:09Our fight in the West Philippine Sea is not just the Philippines' struggle for our sovereignty,
01:15sovereign rights, and maritime jurisdiction.
01:18It is a fight for everyone who believes that might will never make right,
01:24and that all countries are equal in the eyes of the international law.
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