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Philippines Renames 100+ Spratly Features to Assert Sovereignty

3/31/2026

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On March 31, 2026, the Philippines announced plans to rename over 100 Spratly archipelago features to assert sovereignty.
The move proceeds under President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.'s executive order.
It follows a 2012 renaming during the Benigno Aquino administration.
New names will be used by government agencies and schools.
Updated maps will be published to reflect the renaming.

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On March 31, 2026, the Philippines announced plans to rename over 100 Spratly archipelago features to assert sovereignty.
The move proceeds under President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.'s executive order.
It follows a 2012 renaming during the Benigno Aquino administration.
New names will be used by government agencies and schools.
Updated maps will be published to reflect the renaming.