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.yamato-syokunin.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.
Palace rejects China's 'troublemaker' tag
"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.
- India's Modi meets Japan's Ishiba as he begins Asia tour
- Plea written in blood saves Chinese woman trapped in locked room
- Private groups back DHSUD chief's anti-corruption policy
- Wawao Builders exec ‘not sure’ if company has flood control project in Bulacan
- Australia halts logging for koala haven on eastern coast
- Putin lands in Tianjin for summit hosted by China
- Heavy rains flood parts of Metro Manila anew
- Napolcom welcomes Nartatez’s move to recall Torre’s reassignments
- NATIONAL ARTIST'S HOMETOWN
- DPWH to revisit budget, to complete revisions within 2 weeks
