Territories claimed by the Philippines

Imagine you have a big playground with different areas where you can play different games. The Philippines is a big country with a lot of islands and they also have different areas that they call their own playgrounds. Some of these areas are very close to the Philippines, while others are farther away but still claimed by the Philippines.

Some of the provinces or areas that the Philippines claim ownership to are parts of the South China Sea, which is also claimed by other countries like China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Brunei. It's like a lot of kids wanting to play in the same part of the playground, but they all think it belongs to them.

One area that the Philippines claims is called the Scarborough Shoal. It's a small group of islands that's very close to the Philippines but is also claimed by China. This area is important for fishing and trading, so both the Philippines and China have been trying to claim it for themselves for a long time.

Another area that the Philippines claims is called Sabah, which is a part of Malaysia. The Philippines says that Sabah was once a part of their playground, but Malaysia is currently playing there. This has caused some tension between the two countries.

Overall, the Philippines claims ownership to different areas because they believe that it's theirs, just like how you would want to claim your favorite part of the playground. However, it's important for them to share and cooperate with other countries to avoid conflicts and continue playing peacefully.