Itinanggi ni Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela na tinawag nitong traydor si Sagip partylist Representative Rodante Marcoleta matapos nilang magkainitan nang ungkatin ang mga kontrobersyal nitong pahayag sa West Philippine Sea.
“I did not mention that you are a traitor. Those words did not come from me,” pagdidiin ni Tarriela sa House Joint Committee hearing nitong Martes, February 18, 2025.
Tinanong ni Marcoleta bakit hindi umano itinama ni Tarriela ang mga pahayag ng mga vlogger na nagbansag dito ng traydor.
“Why would I even defend you if you’re calling me g*go? As a commissioned officer of the Philippine Coast Guard, being a spokesperson, calling me ‘mangmang,’ not knowing what I am saying. How would I...