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., This news data comes from:http://rikyunsu.erlvyiwan.com
"We’re going to stop China from making its own narrative," Castro said during a press conference.
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.
- Comelec en banc upholds cancelation of Duterte Youth Party-List registration
- Taiwan, China locked in historical word war
- Sri Lanka's jailed ex-president Wickremesinghe granted bail
- OVP ready to submit to lifestyle check if ordered, no word from Sara
- India's Modi seeks closer ties on Asia tour to offset US tariff fallout
- SC acquits suspect in 2012 killing of Dutch aid worker over doubtful testimonies
- House suspends DPWH budget deliberations pending submission of changes by agency, DBM
- Hope dwindles for survivors days after deadly Afghan quake
- Social pension eyed for indigent seniors
- Rise in HFMD cases due to better reporting, not outbreak
