On Friday, June 27, the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
(GRIPS), Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies (YCAPS), and We Protect Our Seas (WPS) co-hosted a seminar on maritime transparency and regional security in the South China Sea. The featured speaker, Dr. Jay Tristan Tarriela of the Philippine Coast Guard, shared insights on how publicizing Chinese harassment in the West Philippine Sea serves as a strategic tool for accountability and deterrence.
His remarks underscored the growing domestic support in the Philippines for alliances that uphold maritime rights and international law. Discussion topics included the impact of foreign disinformation, public diplomacy, and the role of countries like Japan and the U.S. in building maritime domain awareness. Participants engaged in open dialogue on countering coercion through transparency, and how effective communications can shape global perceptions and policie
