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., This news data comes from:http://wwoy-hvdo-wids-ll.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.
Palace rejects China's 'troublemaker' tag
- Need a pee? Japan has QR code for that
- Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital
- Former PNP chief Torre III offered new government post
- DPWH told to build evacuation centers
- UK police arrest hundreds in latest Palestine Action demo
- Pasig fire kills child, injures mother as she tries to save him
- Follow the trucks: Why investors are looking south of Metro Manila
- DSWD program reduced hunger
- Pag-IBIG Fund gives occupants 10% discount to legally buy acquired homes
- UK's mass facial-recognition roll-out alarms rights groups
