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 rejects China's 'troublemaker' tag
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://ycyzqzxyh.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.
- Corruption crackdown: VP Sara Duterte, lawmakers call for deeper probe into government
- DPWH exec asked lawmaker to make budget insertions — Lacson
- Trump wants to meet Norea Korea's Kim again
- Marcos names Dizon as DPWH secretary
- Wildfires producing 'witches' brew' of air pollution – UN
- Supreme Court: It’s work as usual in judiciary
- UP journalism professor chides Rep. Gomez over ‘media spin’ claims
- Sarah Discaya grilled by Senate over alleged DPWH links
- Comelec completes ballot printing for Bangsamoro elections despite redistricting dispute
- Anti-fake news bill filed anew in House
