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.
Palace rejects China's 'troublemaker' tag
"We’re going to stop China from making its own narrative," Castro said during a press conference.
"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://gangzhifhm.com
- PH eyes global partners in biggest railway project
- Taiwan: China illegally deploying oil rigs in its waters
- LPA trough, 'habagat' to bring rains in parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila
- French couple kept panther that roamed nearby rooftops
- Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with lava pouring out from multiple vents
- US warship heading toward Caribbean Sea
- Russian drone, missile attack kills 14, injured 48 in Kyiv
- Comelec delays implementation of decision disqualifying Duterte Youth Party-List
- Pagasa: Rainy Monday over Visayas, Luzon areas due to LPA, 'habagat'
- Maduro calls for dialogue hours after Trump’s threat
