Social media had been abuzz since Monday as netizens noticed that “West Sea” (WPS) was appearing prominently on Google Maps.

An official of the National Security Council considers the “West Philippine Sea” label on Google maps a “big victory” for the country.

The Philippines voiced concerns on the South China Sea, including incidents that endangered its vessels and personnel.

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 name ...

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