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.
Palace rejects China's 'troublemaker' tag, This news data comes from:http://iip-ead-pik-sil.052298.com
"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
- Monsoon rains flood Mandaluyong, Parañaque — MMDA
- Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court ruling
- No winner in Ultra, Megalotto draws for Aug 29
- Vatican puts Pope Francis' ecological preaching into practice with vocational farm center
- 2 policemen placed under preventive custody for allegedly molesting a female colleague in Marikina
- Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown
- Tokyo protests to Beijing over gas field in East China Sea
- Prompt release of educational aids sought
- Workers urge Marcos to stop corruption by banning political dynasties
- Japan prince comes of age as succession crisis looms
