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., This news data comes from:http://www.aichuwei.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.
- Rains over Metro Manila, parts of PH as LPA may develop into 'short-lived' tropical depression
- North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin, Xi Jinping
- Thai court dismisses prime minister over compromising phone call with Cambodian leader
- Lacson: Torre 'acted beyond his authority'
- Comelec at 85: Garcia vows reforms to strengthen faith in democracy
- 500 Internal Server Error
- Youth group to SC: Stop postponement of BSKE
- Lacson clears air over conflict with Marcoleta on flood control probe
- Chinese warships shadow Philippine, Australian, Canadian drills in Zambales
- Bonoan resigns, Dizon named DPWH chief
