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Google updates Google Maps to include West Philippine Sea

Google Maps has updated its maps to make the label “West Philippine Sea” (WPS) more visible for the waters west of the Philippines. This has been praised in the Philippines as it reinforces their claim over this part of the South China Sea. Before, the WPS label might have been harder to see. Now, it’s clearer even when zoomed out. Filipino leaders and the military see this as important recognition of their rights, especially after…

United States, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Japan express their concern and support to the Philippines regarding Chinese Coast Guard “deliberately” ramming the BRP Teresa Magbanua

Australia pic.twitter.com/mhsy1u8A3c — Australian Ambassador, The Philippines (@AusAmbPH) September 2, 2024 New Zealand This latest incident, with a CCG vessel ramming a 🇵🇭Philippine vessel, is profoundly troubling and fits a recent pattern of dangerous and destabilising actions in the region. 🇳🇿 New Zealand calls for de-escalation and compliance with international law, in particular UNCLOS. pic.twitter.com/lzAL5cLfyH — New Zealand Embassy in Manila (@NZinManila) September 1, 2024 United States The 🇺🇸 stands with its ally, the 🇵🇭,…