00:00Formally accepted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos
00:05is the original Murillo Velardo 1734 map.
00:10The natural map is the first scientific map of the Philippines
00:14that served as a solid evidence in the decision of the Permanent Court of Arbitration
00:19regarding our right to the West Philippine Sea.
00:22According to President Marcos, it will be an inspiration to every Filipino
00:27to protect and assert what is right for us and to resolve it with integrity.
00:35According to the President, the gift of the past is important,
00:39the Murillo Velardo map because it shows our territory since the time of Castile.
00:58evidence in our assertion of our rightful entitlements in the complex legal arena of the 21st century.
01:05It reminds us that when history, when meticulously preserved,
01:11wields immense power to inform and to uphold the truth,
01:17the Murillo Velardo map is an important gift from our past that defined the country's territory
01:24and it is now our duty to carry its legacy forward to future generations.
01:31Let us not only admire the artistry of the masterpiece presented to us today,
01:36but also draw inspiration from its enduring message,
01:40the call to protect and to assert what is rightfully ours,
01:44with resolve and with integrity.
01:47Together, we hold a pen to write the next chapters of our nation's history,
01:52chapters that uphold the principles of justice, truth and unity.
01:57Let us ensure that the legacy of the Murillo Velardo map continues to guide us in our journey as a nation,
02:04steadfast in our identity and resolute in our aspirations.
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