Google said West Philippine Sea has always been on Google ... and so we really welcome this Google Map update. By asserting our sovereignty— it’s about ensuring that existing and future ...

MANILA, Philippines — Social media had been abuzz since Monday as netizens noticed that “West Philippine Sea” (WPS) was appearing prominently on Google Maps to mark the ... the WPS label “is more than ...

MANILA, Philippines — The “West Philippine Sea” label is back on Google Maps, according to a spokesperson from the tech firm on Thursday, May 1. The Philippine government initially welcomed ...

MANILA, Philippines – The “West Philippine Sea” naming returned to the waters west of the Philippines on Google Maps on Thursday, May 1. An earlier version of this report noted the West ...

A Google Maps scan on Monday of the body of water directly west of the Philippines now shows a name once invisible to most users -- the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine government's preferred ...

As of Wednesday, April 30, the “West Philippine Sea” only appears as a Google Map pin when searched directly on the mobile app. However, when the region is searched using a laptop, no label or pin can ...

In a statement sent to Rappler, Google said the West Philippine Sea has always been labeled on Google Maps, but changes were made to make the label easier to see at additional zoom levels Claim: A ...

“Google’s decision to reflect the West Philippine Sea label is more than a map update,” he said in a statement. “It’s a geopolitical affirmation. This platform shapes global consciousness, and this ...

The name South China Sea remains visible to the north and west of the area newly identified as the West Philippine Sea - Copyright AFP Jamillah STA. ROSA The name ...

This was Google’s explanation after the West Philippine Sea label on Google Maps was reported ... and so we really welcome this Google Map update. By asserting our sovereignty— it’s about ensuring ...