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., This news data comes from:http://ffdhj.erlvyiwan.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.
Palace rejects China's 'troublemaker' tag
- No winner in lotto draws for Aug 30
- PNP enlists Interpol help in hunt for Japanese mastermind behind Manila double murder
- Japan prince comes of age as succession crisis looms
- Labubu fans flock to stores after launch of mini dolls
- North Korea's Kim in China ahead of massive military parade
- Guyana votes amid oil boom, Venezuela tensions
- ‘Gomez ignorant of how media works’
- Discaya’s construction companies competed against each other during biddings
- China displays its weaponry in a tightly controlled military parade
- GoTyme gives customers 20 free InstaPay transfers per month
