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
"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., This news data comes from:http://www.jyxingfa.com
- Nepal to block unregistered social media platforms – govt
- Trump withdraws Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection
- LPA may still develop into short-lived tropical cyclone
- 102-year-old becomes oldest person to summit Mount Fuji
- Govt eyes charges vs Discayas over 'unfinished' PH Film Heritage Building
- Repairs on Chinese ship in Bajo de Masinloc collision may take 2 months - PH Navy
- Inflation up 1.5% in August
- SSS hails Marcos, Recto for initiating pension reforms, including one to be rolled out in Sept
- LBC Express Holdings top executive to retire in Oct.
- Cambodia MPs pass law allowing stripping of citizenship
