THE Philippine government will stand by its memorial or complaint filed with the United Nations International Tribunal on the Laws of the Sea against China even if Beijing has rejected arbitration to settle a dispute over territories in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

In a news briefing on Monday, Malacañang deputy spokesperson Abigail Valte said they took note of Beijing’s position and that it will be addressed by the Foreign Affairs department.

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