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.
"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., This news data comes from:http://www.771bg.com
- MMDA proposes rainwater facilities in Camp Aguinaldo to mitigate EDSA flooding
- Corruption crackdown: VP Sara Duterte, lawmakers call for deeper probe into government
- Philippine experts urge harm reduction strategy for tobacco control
- 'Mockery of science': US experts blast Trump climate report
- Discaya says her family owns nine companies
- Malaysia warns TikTok vs cyberbullying, deepfakes
- Lacson: House can't return proposed 2026 budget to Palace
- Pagasa: Trough of LPA, 'habagat' will bring rain, thunderstorms across PH
- ERC amends net-metering rules to expand renewable energy options
- NATIONAL ARTIST'S HOMETOWN
