The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) plays a vital role in maintaining peace in the country’s maritime territory, especially the West Philippine Sea, as threats of Chinese encroachment remain.
On Wednesday, October 20, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to retired admiral George Ursabia Jr., former commandant of the PCG, about the challenges in protecting the West Philippine Sea.
Ursabia headed the PCG from June 2020 to September 2021. He previously served as commander of the PCG’s Marine Environmental Protection Command.
How did the PCG under Ursabia enforce maritime laws against Chinese incursions? How does the PCG compare to maritime enforcement authorities of neighboring countries? – Rappler.com
Watch previous Southeast Asia Speaks episodes:
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- Analyst Gregory Poling on US policy in the region
- Legal scholar Erik Jensen on what’s next for Afghanistan
- Ex-navy chief Giovanni Bacordo on dealing with Chinese incursions in West PH Sea
- UN’s Olivier Lermet on the illegal drug trade amid pandemic
- Ex-DOH chief Manuel Dayrit on lessons from global responses to COVID-19
- Lawyer Peter Robinson on hurdles faced by ICC
- Political scientist Mark Thompson on the Philippines under Duterte
- Marine scientist Deo Onda on protecting West PH Sea resources
- Walden Bello on Rodrigo Duterte and fascism
- Analyst Joshua Kurlantzick on what ASEAN can do vs Myanmar coup
- Analyst Ben Bland on China’s pandemic diplomacy
- Antonio Carpio on West PH Sea and leading a political movement
- Lawyer Ruben Carranza on what new ICC prosecutor means for the Philippines
- Journalist Gwen Robinson on the future of Myanmar
- Ambassador Gerard Ho Wei Hong on Singapore’s leadership during COVID-19 pandemic
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