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.xs888999.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
- Need a pee? Japan has QR code for that
- Gloria Arroyo files bill to empower Office of the Vice President
- ₱1.7M shabu seized in Taguig buy-bust
- Palace suspends govt work, classes in several areas due to bad weather
- Iran confers with European nations on its nuclear program as sanctions deadline nears
- Ukraine drone attacks spark fires at Russia's Kursk nuclear plant, Novatek's Ust-Luga terminal.
- Bureau of Customs seeks missing luxury cars of contractor Sarah Discaya
- Sara Discaya admits owning 28 luxury cars
- Putin threatens to target Western troops in Ukraine
