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.
"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://yamato-syokunin.com
Palace rejects China's 'troublemaker' tag
- 25 countries suspend postal services to US over tariffs – UN
- DHSUD chief cites accomplishments
- PH doesn't recognize Taiwan as sovereign state, stands by 'One China Policy' -- Foreign Affairs chief
- No winner in lotto draws for Aug 30
- Thousands rally in Serbia and accuse police of brutality at anti-government demonstrations
- Thailand’s next PM reaffirms fresh polls promise
- Comelec defers BARMM district reconstitution
- House panel defers 2026 DPWH budget until agency submit changes
- Trump threatens Russia with sanctions after biggest aerial attack on Ukraine
- MMDA inks deal with DBM for G-3 program
