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://utci-por-rj-ick.771bg.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.
- UK, Japan, South Korea endure hottest summer on record
- DPWH exec fired, 2 others face dismissal over flood control mess
- PTFOMS and CHR sign agreement to improve Filipino media workers' safety
- La Niña forecast from Sept-Dec, expect more tropical cyclones, above normal rainfall -- Pagasa
- Argentine police recover Nazi-looted painting spotted in property ad
- ‘Discayas’ collaborators in BOC to be prosecuted’
- 'Perfect storm': UK fishermen reel from octopus invasion
- Japan PM decides to quit as opponents seek leadership election
- Majority of Filipinos unaware of vote buying in 2025 elections, OCTA survey shows
- Pope demands end to 'collective punishment' and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza
