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.
"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.
Palace rejects China's 'troublemaker' tag, This news data comes from:http://052298.com
- Thailand’s next PM reaffirms fresh polls promise
- President Marcos launches HD Hyundai Shipyard in Subic
- Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown
- 175th birth anniversary of Marcelo H. Del Pilar commemorated in Manila
- 2,000 North Korean troops killed in Russia deployment: Seoul spy agency
- Lacson to govt: Protect education budget
- Palace to Discayas: Prove allegations
- IBP to form good governance panel
- Putin vows not to back down in Ukraine
- ‘40% of Filipinos obese’
