Manila, March 4 -- The chairperson of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Tuesday denounced Chinese social media posts claiming that Palawan province was once part of China, calling them an attack on Philippine sovereignty and "blatant propaganda."

In a statement, Pangasinan 3rd District Rep. Rachel Arenas said such claims are patently false, historically inaccurate, and a glaring disregard of international law.

"The Philippines has always exercised full sovereignty over Palawan. This is an indisputable fact," Arenas said.

"China's fabricated claims are blatant propaganda and an attack on our sovereignty. Palawan has always been and will always remain part of the Philippines. This is an established reality," she added.

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