West Philippine Sea

Also known as WPS, Luzon Sea, West PH Sea

designation for parts of the South China Sea claimed by the Philippines

Key facts

Etymology: After the Philippines (name officially adopted by the Philippine government on September 5, 2012 pursuant to Administrative Order No. 29.)
Part of: South China Sea ( Philippine-claimed EEZ only)
Islands: Scarborough Shoal and Spratly Islands ( disputed territories )

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West Philippine Sea (Filipino: Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas; or Karagatang Kanlurang Pilipinas; abbreviated as WPS) is the designation by the government of the Philippines to the parts of the South China Sea that are included in the country's exclusive economic zone. The term was originally used in the 1960s to refer to the body of water off the eastern coast of the Philippines. The name was later repurposed in the mid-2000s by the Philippines to refer to the body of water to its west surrounding the Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal due to territorial disputes with the People's Republic of China. The Philippine government officially mandated the use of West Philippine Sea in 2012.

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