SB19 honored with official replicas of the 1734 Murillo-Velarde map

E. Kristhoff Cagape

<p>P-Pop powerhouse SB19 was honored with the official replicas of the 1734 Murillo-Velarde map by the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC).</p><p>The members of the group were presented with the official replicas of the map at a ceremonial handover led by Mel Velarde, chairman of AIJC and NOW Group, held at the National Library of the Philippines on October 29 as reported by <em>Inquirer</em>. Each member received a specific segment of the map corresponding to their birthplace.</p><p>The map, which was created by Jesuit priest Father Pedro Murillo Velarde and published in Manila in 1734, stands as the first and most significant scientific map of the Philippines.</p><p>SB19 featured the Murillo-Velarde map in their music video for their song &quot;What?&quot; back in 2021.</p><p>On what made the AIJC hand over a map replica to the group, Mel highlighted: &quot;They’re a patriotic and talented group of artists who have the right insight, discipline, and perspective. They’re young, but they have the magic and power to influence the younger generation.&quot;</p><p>SB19 took to social media to pen a message after the ceremonial handover.  </p><p>&quot;Lubos kaming nagpapasalamat sa karangalang ito at sa pagkilala ng aming mga kontribusyon sa pagpalaganap ng kulturang Pilipino,&quot; SB19 remarked.</p><p>&quot;And as NCCA and Sentro Rizal Ambassadors, we deeply understand the responsibility that comes with this honor.&quot;</p><p>SB19 encouraged their fellow Filipinos to rediscover their heritage and roots.</p><p>&quot;Ang karangalang ito, ang paalaalang ito, at ang tungkuling ito ay hindi lang para sa amin. Para ito sa bawat Pilipino, dito man sa Pilipinas o sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo. We encourage every Filipino to take this opportunity to be part of this continuing story by first rediscovering our heritage and reconnecting with our roots,&quot; they said.</p><p>The group also encouraged their followers to visit the Murillo Velarde 1734 Map at The National Library of the Philippines.</p><p>&quot;Sa Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication, National Library of the Philippines, at National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), maraming salamat po. #MapaNatinKwentoNatin,&quot; the group remarked.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBvMwaBS0K5/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A455006.7000000477%2C%22ls%22%3A454228.8000000119%2C%22le%22%3A454990.7000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="0" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><blockquote class=" instagram-media-registered" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBvMwaBS0K5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" id="instagram-media-payload-0" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBvMwaBS0K5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:100px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:60px"><br/></div></div></div><div style="padding:19% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:block;height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px"><br/></div><div style="padding-top:8px"><div style="color:#3897f0;line-height:18px">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding:12.5% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:center"><div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(0px) translateY(7px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;height:12.5px;transform:rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px);width:12.5px;flex-grow:0;margin-right:14px;margin-left:2px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(9px) translateY(-18px)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:8px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:20px;width:20px"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:2px solid transparent;border-left:6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transform:translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:auto"><div style="width:0px;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(16px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;flex-grow:0;height:12px;width:16px;transform:translateY(-4px)"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-4px) translateX(8px)"><br/></div></div></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"><br/></div></div></a><div style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBvMwaBS0K5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by SB19 Official (@officialsb19)</a></div></div></blockquote><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Fans online were quick to congratulate the group for this new milestone in their career.</p><p>&quot;Congratulations for being recognize advocating our heritage,&quot; one fan commented.</p><p>&quot;Congratulations! Nakakaproud kayo ng sobra, ang sarap niyong ipagmalaki!&quot; another fan wrote.</p>

<p>‘Lubos kaming nagpapasalamat sa karangalang ito at sa pagkilala ng aming mga kontribusyon sa pagpalaganap ng kulturang Pilipino,’ SB19 remarked after the ceremonial handover of the 1734 Murillo-Velarde map to them by the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication.</p>

‘Lubos kaming nagpapasalamat sa karangalang ito at sa pagkilala ng aming mga kontribusyon sa pagpalaganap ng kulturang Pilipino,’ SB19 remarked after the ceremonial handover of the 1734 Murillo-Velarde map to them by the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication.

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SB19 honored with official replicas of the 1734 Murillo-Velarde map

Toff C.

Published Oct 31, 2024 09:33 AM PHT

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Updated Nov 18, 2024 10:34 AM PHT

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