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., This news data comes from:http://lanl.gangzhifhm.com
"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.
- Marcos opens WorldSkills Asean competition
- LTO summons driver who berated MMDA enforcer
- China races to build world’s largest solar farm
- Manila mayor warns against mobs, orders police to maintain peace and order
- PH Construction Board asked to address 'accreditation for sale' scandal
- Xi slams 'bullying' in speech to regional leaders at summit
- Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment
- Scramble for survivors as Afghan earthquake death toll passes 1,400
- SpaceX cancels Starship megarocket launch in latest setback
- Comelec delays implementation of decision disqualifying Duterte Youth Party-List
