Malacañang expressed elation over the inclusion of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Google Maps, saying it came amid claims that it was only an illusion. West Philippine Sea (Google Maps) "Definitely po, masaya po ito, nakakatuwa po ito (Definitely this is a delight, we are elated)," Palace Press...
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 screenshot In a...
China is contesting the West Philippine Sea label that has recently become searchable in Google Maps. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responds to Google Maps labelling the disputed waters as West Philippine Sea. (Google Maps, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China) During...
West Philippine Sea (Google Maps) Trabaho Party-list welcomed on Tuesday, April 15 Google Maps' move of increasing the label size for West Philippine Sea (WPS), which made it visible on the app sans high zoom levels. “The size...
The West Philippine Sea’s inclusion in Google Maps is a “victory for all Filipinos,” Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said. West Philippine Sea , Talampas ng Pilipinas (Google Maps) More than that, Tolentino said this latest development will be considered a legacy for the Gen Zs, the...
AFP spokesperson Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed on Tuesday, April 15, the inclusion of the term “West Philippine Sea” on web mapping platforms Google Maps and Google Earth. “This actually...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (PPAB) House Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed on Tuesday, April 15 what called the "simple yet powerful update" to Google Maps in order to reflect its recognition of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The proper...
Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino (Sen. Tolentino's office) Reelectionist Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino is elated that the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has been included in Google Maps. In a statement Monday...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is pushing to include the Philippines' bike lane routes in the popular real-time navigation app Google Maps to help cyclists on their daily commutes. 08232020_BIKELANE_ROMERO-1024x683 In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 25, Transportation Secretary Arthur P....
Typically used to find the fastest route passing through the least traffic, Google Maps is much more than that. The navigation app recently introduced new features to not only make navigation easier, but to make the more eco-friendly choice as well. For those that rely on Google Maps, perhaps one...
