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://vobg-xtw-snxl-sb.erlvyiwan.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.
- Marcos leads oath taking of new officers of League of Provinces of the Philippines
- DFA: No US extradition request for Quiboloy
- Puno seeks probe of anomalous projects ‘funders’
- Japan PM decides to quit as opponents seek leadership election
- DPWH opens foreign-assisted projects to LGUs
- Thai opposition's kingmaking summit fails to back new PM
- 'Pink and green' protests call for a reset in Indonesia
- Pump prices go up
- Can a giant seawall save Indonesia's disappearing coast?
- House panel defers 2026 DPWH budget until agency submits changes
