A senator says the move by Google Maps proves the correctness of Manila’s policy to defend its sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea.

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

Google said West Philippine Sea has always been on Google Maps but the label has recently been made easier to see.

Google has currently restricted new reviews for the location, displaying a notice that "Posting is currently turned off." ...

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 ...

Manila: In a significant update to its digital mapping platform, Google Maps now displays the label 'West Philippine Sea' ...

The western section of the country’s exclusive economic zone has been properly labeled as “West Philippine Sea" on Google ...

Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Monday hailed the growing global recognition of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) ...