MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday rejected China’s accusation that the Philippines was a "troublemaker" in the South China Sea, saying Beijing cannot stop Manila from defending its sovereign rights under international law.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued the statement after the Chinese Ministry of Defense claimed that the Philippines repeatedly courted the influence of external powers to make waves in the South China Sea, jeopardizing regional security and stability.
Palace rejects China's 'troublemaker' tag
"We’re going to stop China from making its own narrative," Castro said during a press conference.
"But they cannot also stop us from fighting for our rights based on laws, UNCLOS, [the] arbitral ruling, and our being [an] independent country," she added., This news data comes from:http://erlvyiwan.com
- Jollibee, DepEd partner to develop quick service restaurant curriculum for senior high
- Putin tells Xi China-Russia ties are at 'unprecedented level'
- Dizon to abolish DPWH internal special investigation team created to look into the flood control anomalies
- Thai opposition's kingmaking summit fails to back new PM
- Hopes dim for Putin-Zelenskyy peace summit
- UK, Japan, South Korea endure hottest summer on record
- Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment
- CBCP president urges Israel to stop military operations in Gaza
- Nartatez vows fair assignments, better resource management as new PNP chief
- Kneecap to play Paris concert in defiance of objections
