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Where is the Philippine Sea located?

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Map of the Pacific Ocean showing depth contours in varying shades of blue, major submarine features such as trenches, ridges, and basins labeled throughout the ocean, and neighboring landmasses including Asia, Australia, North and South America. Principal cities along the Pacific rim and island groups are marked, along with international boundaries.
Pacific Ocean

The Philippine Sea is a section of the western North Pacific Ocean located to the east and north of the Philippines.1

It is defined by a series of island arcs that form its boundaries:
* Southwest: The Philippine islands of Luzon, Samar, and Mindanao.1
* Southeast: Palau, Yap, and Ulithi.1
* East: The Marianas, including Guam, Saipan, and Tinian.1
* Northeast: The Bonin and Volcano islands.1
* North: The Japanese islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.1
* Northwest: The Ryukyu Islands.1
* Extreme West: Taiwan.1