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., This news data comes from:http://052298.com
Palace rejects China's 'troublemaker' tag
"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
- Philippines nears universal healthcare, 80% goal achieved -- Marcos
- Nartatez vows to be fair in making reassignments
- Prompt release of educational aids sought
- Two foreigners face trafficking complaint in Pasay City
- 4 of 15 contractors on Marcos list have clean records – DPWH
- No winner in lotto draws for Aug 30
- New judge to handle Dengvaxia cases named; hearing set
- N. Korea test-fires two 'new' air defense missiles
- Dial 911: New nationwide emergency hotline to go live on Sept. 11
- Hope dwindles for survivors days after deadly Afghan quake
