Commodore Jay Tarriela

CG Commodore Jay Tristan Tarriela holds the distinction of being the

youngest ever to be promoted to a flag or star rank in the Philippines, and to

this day, he remains the youngest general in the entire uniformed service.

Currently serving as the PCG Spokesperson on the West Philippine Sea and

as the Special Staff of the Commandant on Issues concerning the West

Philippine Sea, he has become the face of the Philippines' transparency

strategy in countering China's aggressive actions. His dedication to

transparency has garnered international support, with the global community

standing alongside the Philippines in condemning China's blatant violation of

international law.

 

With an extensive education background, CG Commodore Jay Tristan

Tarriela's expertise has been shaped by his Ph.D. studies at the National

Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo as a Japan International

Cooperation Agency ASEAN Public Policy Leadership scholar. He has also

undergone rigorous military and coast guard training, both locally and

abroad. Additionally, he holds a graduate degree from the Philippine

Merchant Marine Academy Graduate School and a Master of Policy Studies

from GRIPS and the Japan Coast Guard Academy.

 

CG Commodore Jay Tristan Tarriela has been acknowledged for his

scholarly engagement and has been selected as an inaugural cohort of the

2021 Pacific Forum US-Philippines' Next Generation Leaders' Initiative. He

has also been chosen as a fellow of the 2021 East-West Center USPhilippines

Alliance Fellowship in Washington, DC, USA. As a respected

voice in his field, he has contributed opinion-editorial articles to esteemed

publications such as The Diplomat, The National Interest, and Analyzing

War. Furthermore, he shares his knowledge and expertise as a visiting

lecturer at the National Defense College of the Philippines, Philippine Public

Safety College, and the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Graduate

School.

 

His remarkable contributions to the PCG's efforts in the West Philippine

Sea have been recognized with the prestigious Coast Guard Distinguished

Service Medal by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. last year. Additionally, he

was bestowed with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Medal of Excellence

(KAME) for Security and Innovation in February, acknowledging his tireless

efforts in raising awareness among Filipinos about China's aggression in the

West Philippine Sea.

 

CG Commodore Jay Tristan Tarriela's remarkable accomplishments,

unwavering dedication, and steadfast commitment to transparency have

positioned him as a valuable asset to the Philippines and a symbol of hope

in the country's quest for sovereignty.