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, This news data comes from:http://www.gyglfs.com
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.
"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.
- Lawmaker linked to anomalous flood control projects in US for medical reasons, says House spokesman
- Mob burns Nigerian woman to death over Islam blasphemy claim — police
- Go files housing development bill
- Private groups back DHSUD chief's anti-corruption policy
- Govt debt swells to record P17.58T
- FBI raids home of Trump critic, former adviser
- Mandela grandson says he will join Gaza aid boat
- Heavy rain causes flooding, landslides and 8 deaths in Vietnam and Thailand
- US halts 80% complete, huge offshore wind farm
- ‘God’s Influencer’ to become first millennial saint
