Manila, April 14 -- Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Monday hailed the growing global recognition of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following its latest inclusion in Google Maps.

Tolentino called it a "victory for all Filipinos" and a testament to the country's firm stance in asserting its sovereign rights under international law.

"This is a legacy for Generation Z, Alpha, and even Beta," Tolentino said, emphasizing that the move by Google reflects how the Philippines' claim over its exclusive economic zone is gaining traction among reputable international institutions.

Tolentino, principal author of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act (Republic Act 12064), underscored that the WPS and the Talampas ng Pilipinas (formerly Benham...