West Philippine Sea

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the West Philippine Sea

  1. (Philippines, loosely, informal) Synonym of South China Sea
    • 2019 April 28, Jay Hilotin, “Would a nuclear war erupt over South China Sea dispute?”, in Gulf News‎:
      Names and wordings are a big deal in the South China Sea (SCS), also known as the “West Philippine Sea” in Manila and "East Sea" in Ho Chi Minh.
  2. (Philippines, formal) eastern portion of the South China Sea claimed by the Philippine government to be part of its exclusive economic zone.
    • 2019 September 13, Patricia Lourdes Viray, “West Philippine Sea joint exploration not a done deal — Palace”, in Philippine Star‎:
      to pursue economic activity in the West Philippine Sea, the portion of South China Sea that is within the country's exclusive economic zone.

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