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.
Palace rejects China's 'troublemaker' tag
"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://www.771bg.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.
- Putin lands in Tianjin for summit hosted by China
- Discaya’s construction companies competed against each other during biddings
- Putin facing mounting pressure from the West
- SSS rolls out historic pension reform program
- Comelec upholds cancelation of Duterte Youth registration
- Venezuela deploys warships, drones as US destroyers draw near
- Mass housing developers laud Pag-IBIG Fund
- New Zealand to allow some wealthy foreign investors onto property market
- Follow the trucks: Why investors are looking south of Metro Manila
- Supreme Court urged to act on fake complaints
