The 1734 Murillo Velarde Map, known as the “Mother of All Philippine Maps,” provided historical proof that the Philippines has sovereignty over areas claimed by China. Soon, the public can ...

The Murillo Velarde map was drawn by the Jesuit Father Pedro Murillo Velarde and published in Manila in 1734, and considered as the first and most important scientific map of the Philippines.

MANILA, Philippines — A nearly three-century-old map that helped the Philippines win its territorial dispute against China was formally received at the Malacañang Palace on Friday, December 6 ...