Draw inspiration from Murillo Velarde map in asserting what's rightfully ours—Marcos

Manila Bulletin

In receiving the original Murillo Velarde 1734 map, President Marcos enjoined Filipinos to draw inspiration from it in protecting and to asserting "what is rightfully ours, with resolve and with integrity."  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/12/6/draw-inspiration-from-murillo-velarde-map-in-asserting-what-s-rightfully-ours-marcos  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00This map's significance transcends the time that it has existed.

00:05What began as a map of the Philippines during the Spanish era

00:09became a formidable piece of evidence in our assertion of our rightful entitlements

00:14in the complex legal arena of the 21st century.

00:19It reminds us that when history, when meticulously preserved,

00:24wields immense power to inform and to uphold the truth.

00:30The Murillo Villar de Map is an important gift from our past

00:34that defined the country's territory,

00:36and it is now our duty to carry its legacy forward to future generations.

00:43Let us not only admire the artistry of the masterpiece presented to us today,

00:48but also draw inspiration from its enduring message,

00:52the call to protect and to assert what is rightfully ours,

00:56with resolve and with integrity.

00:59Together, we hold a pen to write the next chapters of our nation's history,

01:04chapters that uphold the principles of justice, truth, and unity.

01:10Let us ensure that the legacy of the Murillo Villar de Map

01:14continues to guide us in our journey as a nation,

01:17steadfast in our identity, and resilient in our aspirations.

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