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Sen. Rodante Marcoleta Urges Official Mapping of West Philippine Sea to Boost Maritime Defense

Representative Rodante Marcoleta questions military and mapping officials regarding the 14-year delay in producing an official, coordinated map of the West Philippine Sea for submission to the United Nations. He argues that without precise boundaries, the Philippine Navy and Coast Guard lack the operational clarity needed to enforce laws and protect the country’s maritime rights. Marcoleta expresses frustration over the cancellation of a formal hearing due to "national security" concerns, noting that figures like Justice Antonio Carpio and Commodore Jay Tariela already discuss these issues publicly—discussions he dismisses as technically insufficient. Ultimately, the dialogue stresses that formalizing these borders is essential for aligning national policy and the 2026 budget with the protection of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. CA COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, NATIONAL DEFENSE AND PLENARY SESSION (03/11/26)