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.
"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.jyxingfa.com
- DOE issues circular to consolidate electric vehicle recognition guidelines
- Majority of Filipinos unaware of vote buying in 2025 elections, OCTA survey shows
- Malabon averts crisis with garbage deal
- PNP disputes China's crime advisory, says Philippines crime rate dropped
- Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges
- Pope declares 'God's influencer' first millennial saint
- Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto attends House flood control probe
- Can a giant seawall save Indonesia's disappearing coast?
- Pakistanis no reprieve from floods yet
- Task force cites new threats to media workers
