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://www.771bg.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.
- Taiwan: China illegally deploying oil rigs in its waters
- France seized by fears of new political crisis
- 2 policemen placed under preventive custody for allegedly molesting a female colleague in Marikina
- Follow the trucks: Why investors are looking south of Metro Manila
- Mexican drug lord faces life in prison after pleading guilty in US court
- Malaysia warns TikTok vs cyberbullying, deepfakes
- Workers urge Marcos to stop corruption by banning political dynasties
- Motive probed for US church shooting that killed 2 children, injured 17
- IBP to form good governance panel
- Pagasa monitors LPA off Cavite, may still become tropical depression
