THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said its 'assertive transparency' strategy is not only aimed at exposing Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) but also extends to its intention to protect the marine environment.

'Many might think that our transparency strategy is focused on the public exposure of the Chinese aggression against Philippine ships whenever we carry out resupply missions to our troops in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, military operations and coast guard patrols,' Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesman for WPS, said during the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel on Friday.