AFCEA International receives official replica of Murillo Velarde 1734 Map

In Baltimore, NOW Corporation Managing Director Kristian Pura presented an official replica of the Murillo Velarde 1734 Map to AFCEA International on June 26, 2024, the second day of TechNetCyber.

AFCEA International President and CEO Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, USA (Ret.) received the map, which is known as the “Mother of all Philippine Maps.” The oldest and first scientific map of the Philippines, the Murillo Velarde 1734 Map was instrumental in the Philippines’ efforts in asserting its territorial rights in the South China Sea.

At the event, Pura also met Brig. Gen Paul Fredenburgh (Ret.), Maj. Gen. Garrett Yee (Ret.), Col. Mike Black (Ret.), Nancy Temple, CW4 Eutimio “Tim” Reyna III (Ret.), and other members of the AFCEA International Leadership Team.