00:01Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tariela urges future military leaders to keep the West Philippine Sea above partisan politics.
00:10Tariela says the defense of the country's maritime rights is a national duty.
00:15Philippine Military Academy Superintendent Michael Lohico also warns cadets about disinformation increasingly shaping public understanding of the maritime dispute.
00:26The two officials say discussions on the West Philippine Sea should focus on national interest rather than political loyalties.
00:35I would once again to remind each one of you, West Philippine Sea is not an issue about politics.
00:42It is our obligation, it is our patriotic duty, and it is our responsibility that the national heroes who sacrifice
00:53their lives will still be recognized.
00:57Have you heard the saying na the AFP must remain apolitical?
01:02Right?
01:04Okay, mali yun ah, mali yun.
01:05Okay, the correct way to frame that is that we must be non-partisan.
01:12Let's take the discussion out of partisan politics and raise it to the level of national, matters of national importance
01:22and matters of national interest.
01:24Tariela tells cadets the country must continue standing up for its rights so future generations will still have a WPS.
01:33Tariela spoke to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class cadets on Monday, August 10, as part of courses under the PMA's
01:41Department of National Security Studies.
01:43Tariela spoke to 2nd, 2nd, and 3rd class cadets on Monday, August 10, as part of the PMA's Department of
01:44National Security Studies.
01:45Tariela spoke to the PMA's Department of National Security Studies.
01:46Tariela spoke to the PMA's Department of National Security Studies.
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