NMC: Google Maps tag of West Philippine Sea reflects growing acceptance

NMC hopes more global platforms adopt 'West Philippine Sea' label

The National Maritime Council (NMC) expressed hope that other global platforms will follow Google's lead in including the "West Philippine Sea" label in Google Maps, saying it reflects the world's growing acceptance of the country's rights over the disputed waters.Google Maps screenshotIn a statement on Friday, April 18, the NMC said the move promotes Filipinos' sense of identity."The use of the 'West Philippine Sea' label in a global platform, …

NMC: Google Maps tag of West Philippine Sea reflects growing acceptance

MANILA, Philippines — The labeling of “West Philippine Sea” on Google Maps reflected the “growing acceptance” of the waters as part of the country’s sovereignty, according to the National Maritime Council (NMC). Social media users and government agencies took notice on Monday that the digital mapping navigation platform was using the West Philippine Sea designation in the western section of the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). “We look a…

In Da Nang waters, CSB 8002 of CSB Area Command 2 (Vietnam) conducted a joint exercise with Philippine Coast Guard patrol vessels.

PCG rescues 9 fishers from half-submerged boat off Pangasinan coast

By Hilda Austria RESCUED. The personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard rescue nine fishers whose boat was damaged in Dasol, Pangasinan on Holy Wednesday (April 16, 2025). The fishers have returned home to their families. (Photo courtesy of PCG Pangasinan) MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Pangasinan Station rescued nine fishers from a half-submerged fishing vessel off the coast of Dasol town on Tuesday. In a report of the P…