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://www.ycyzqzxyh.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.
"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.
- Sotto takes oath as Senate president
- Classes suspended in 10 Metro Manila cities due to rains
- Comelec probes 15 contractors for illegal campaign donations
- Thailand acting PM moves to dissolve parliament — party
- Wildfire tears through California gold rush town
- Co out of country for medical reasons
- Judge reverses Trump administration's cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University
- BCDA honored for UN sustainable development goals at Manila Times Awards
- Islamic State claims deadly attack on Pakistan rally
- Mob burns Nigerian woman to death over Islam blasphemy claim — police
