On July 10, 2024, NOW Corporation Managing Director Kristian Pura presented an official replica of the Murillo Velarde 1734 Map to AFCEA Pacific Northwest Chapter President Col. David Stookey (Ret.) in Dupont, Washington.
The first scientific map of the entire Philippine archipelago, the Murillo Velarde 1734 Map was presented among the pieces of evidence at The Hague during the Philippines’ pursuit of a fair resolution to its maritime dispute.
The turnover of the map took place two days before the eighth anniversary of the Philippines’ historic victory at the South China Sea Arbitration on July 12.