Manila, July 11 -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro described as "worrisome" China's continued rejection of the 2016 Arbitral Award, accusing the Asian power of pushing a "revisionist, self-serving interpretation" of international law in the South China Sea (SCS).

Lazaro made the remarks in a recorded message at a Stratbase ADRI forum, which commemorated the 9th anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Ruling in Makati City on Friday.

"Nine years hence, its legitimacy continues to be tested, challenged, and subverted, putting not only the Philippines' maritime interests in peril, but also the regional stability and prosperity we are all working so hard to achieve," she said.

"It is worrisome that China has continued to r...