#west philippine sea

Google has updated its Google Maps and Google Earth services to make the West Philippine Sea label more evident on the map. The update has been well received in the Philippines, where users noticed that the label is now more visible when zooming in and out, placed west of Luzon. While the “South China Sea” label remains, now appearing farther northwest. The West Philippine Sea refers to portions of the South China Sea that fall within the Philippines’ 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ), as defined under Administrative Order No. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino hailed this development as another sign of growing global recognition for the West Philippine Sea. Under this landmark legislation, not only was the West Philippine Sea enshrined in law, but it also officially renamed the Benham Rise to Talampas ng Pilipinas, **a resource-rich undersea plateau located off the eastern coast of Luzon. Filipino hackers have attacked multiple Chinese websites in response to China's aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea and the poaching done by several Chinese fishermen in the area. Say NO to China's Bullying!" The Philippines is currently in territorial dispute with China over the West Philippine Sea. Read more in our articles including "West Philippine Sea now seen more evidently on Google Maps" and "Filipino hackers attack Chinese websites".