CHINA SEEKS TO SILENCE PH TRANSPARENCY IN WEST PH SEA Commodore Jay Tarriela said the Chinese government is intent on silencing the Philippine government’s transparency efforts in the West Philippine Sea, noting that past narratives and online propaganda have amplified fears of conflict and undermined public awareness. Political analysts Nani Braganza and Edwin Lacierda agreed, emphasizing that sustained transparency is crucial not only to inform Filipinos but also to signal to the international