Google said West Philippine Sea has always been on Google Maps but the label has recently been made "easier to see." This was Google’s explanation after the West Philippine Sea label on Google ...

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.

MANILA, Philippines — Google Maps appears to have removed the label “West Philippine Sea” over the western section of the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). A quick search on the Google app ...

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 ...