
West Philippine Sea Tensions Escalate: Google Maps Rename and Hague Ruling Stir Debate
The contentious South China Sea, particularly the waters west of the Philippines, has been thrust back into the spotlight as Google Maps labelled the area the “West Philippine Sea,” aligning with Manila’s official designation for its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This move echoes the landmark 2016 Hague ruling and intensifies a complex dispute involving the…