Aquino’s order also directed the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority to show the West Philippine Sea in charts and maps of the country. A 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling ...

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to expand the controversial but financially lucrative practice of deep-sea mining in a bid to lock down US access to critical ...

The National Maritime Council (NMC) welcomes the inclusion of the “West Philippine Sea” label in Google Maps. We look at this initiative of Google Maps as a reflection of the growing acceptance that ...

MANILA, Philippines — The labeling of the western section of the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as the “West Philippine Sea” on Google Maps affirms that it is part of the country’s ...

France on Monday accused the United States of violating international law after President Donald Trump signed an order to fast-track deep-sea mining in the open ocean outside his country's ...

President Trump signed an executive order to boost the U.S. deep-sea mining industry for critical minerals. Supporters say deep-sea mining could boost the U.S. economy and reduce reliance on land ...

Trump signs EO boosting deep-sea mining industry in latest attempt to combat rival China. The order seeks to expedite permits in coastal waters of the US, while working will allies to share ...

US President Donald Trump has been called many things. But a pirate? For now, that might be a stretch. But like all pirates, he has his eyes on a potentially rich prize – in this case, vast ...

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to jump-start mining on the ocean floor. Large-scale deep sea mining has never been done — though some companies have pushed for it ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to promote mining of the deep-sea floor, a controversial way to get critical minerals that are used in a wide range of electronics and ...

signing an executive order on Thursday to try to expedite mining within US and international waters. It’s a brash move that critics say could create unknown havoc on sea life and coastal ...

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