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 ...

“The West Philippine Sea has always been labeled on Google Maps. We recently made this label easier to see at additional zoom levels,” the spokesperson said. The Philippines officially named areas on ...

Google had said that the West Philippine Sea has always been on Google Maps but the label was recently made "easier to see." In an administrative order by former president Benigno Aquino III in 2012, ...

The West Philippine Sea label ... a growing acceptance of the Philippines’ rights over the waters. However, this recent removal has caused concern. As of April 30, 2025, the label is no longer visible ...

The label "West Philippine Sea" over the western section of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone appears to be missing on Google Maps. How scientists correctly 'guessed' the new Pope ...

It has built up a large military presence in the Spratlys, setting up a military base on reclaimed land around Subi Reef, which is near Thitu Island, the Philippines’ most important military ...

the Land Records Department has launched a pilot project to prepare detailed maps of subdivided land parcels. This initiative is being carried out in Bodwad (Jalgaon district) and Deola (Nashik ...

Sunny with a high of 99 °F (37.2 °C) and a 51% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). Night - Mostly clear with a 47% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at ...

MANILA, Philippines — Decorated filmmaker Lav Diaz is returning to the Cannes Film Festival with his newest movie "Magellan," starring Gael Garcia Bernal as the titular Portuguese explorer.

“The WPS label is back on Maps. The label was temporarily missing due to a technical issue.” The term "West Philippine Sea" was made official in 2012 under Administrative Order No. 29 by former ...

Night - Partly cloudy. Winds from NNE to N at 5 to 6 mph (8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 77 °F (25 °C). Mostly sunny with a high of 96 °F (35.6 °C) and a 58% chance of precipitation ...