Manila uses "West Philippine Sea" for waters in its maritime zone, where China's expanding presence challenges the U.S. ally.

In response to a media inquiry that Google Maps now shows the label "West Philippine Sea," whereas it previously displayed "South China Sea," with some reports claiming that this change helps ...

A Chinese expert said the hype around the so-called "West Philippine Sea" is nothing new and should not be taken too seriously as the South China Sea remains the widely accepted name used by the ...

At the heart of this shift is the Philippines, which faces persistent Chinese incursions into its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). General Romeo Brawner Jr., head of the Philippines' Joint Chiefs of ...