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.
"We’re going to stop China from making its own narrative," Castro said during a press conference.
Palace rejects China's 'troublemaker' tag, This news data comes from:http://cq-tem-pg-rfl.705-888.com
"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.
- DPWH chief rejects calls to resign as he vows to probe corruption in flood control projects
- MMDA inks deal with DBM for G-3 program
- Russian drone, missile attack kills 14, injured 48 in Kyiv
- SC orders comment on petitions vs polls
- 2 Marikina policemen accused of molestation
- Dizon to order DPWH officials to submit courtesy resignation
- Remulla pledges transparency and impartiality as Ombudsman
- Gasoline, diesel prices to increase again next week
- Open mic caught Xi, Putin discussing immortality
- Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown
