"The WPS label is back on [Google] Maps... The label was temporarily missing due to a technical issue," the Google spokesperson said.

MANILA, Philippines — The “West Philippine Sea” label is back on Google Maps, according to a spokesperson from the tech firm on Thursday, May 1.

A GLITCH in the Google system has erroneously removed the West Philippine Sea label. But now, it’s back. "The label was ...

A Google Maps scan today of the body of water directly west of the Philippines now shows a name once invisible to most users – the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine government’s preferred ...