SYDNEY 01 October 2025 — The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney turned over a framed reproduction of the 1734 Murillo Velarde map to the University of Sydney on 26 September 2025. The ceremony followed a MANAMo 2025 public lecture by Professor Ambeth R. Ocampo. The event was attended by Filipino community leaders, undergraduate and postgraduate students, Filipino professionals, and Filipino-Australian media members.
In her remarks, the Philippine Consul General to Sydney Charmaine Aviquivil described the Murillo Velarde map as a landmark of Philippine history and identity. She highlighted its value for education and public engagement and noted that it represents a living partnership between the Philippines and Australia in academic collaboration and cultural diplomacy.
The University of Sydney, represented by Dr. Sandra Seno-Alday, Deputy Director of the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre (SSEAC), thanked the Philippine Consulate General for the donation, recalled collaboration with the Consulate before COVID, and expressed interest in future projects and activities with the Consulate.
For more information, visit https://www.sydneypcg.dfa.gov.ph/, https://www.facebook.com/PHLinSydney or https://www.instagram.com/phlinsydney/.
Related News
SB19 receives replicas of 1734 Murillo-Velarde map from AIJC, Mel Velarde
The map’s replicas are turned over to the members of the P-pop powerhouse for their commitment to promoting Filipino culture and history, and their work in spreading awareness to the historical document
WATCH | Looking dapper on their traditional Barong Tagalog, P-pop powerhouse #SB19 arrived at the National Library of the Philippines to receive the official replicas of the Murillo Velarde 1734 Map in recognition of their advocacy for Philippine culture and heritage as National… pic.twitter.com/vRDZ0I0D6g
— Manila Standard (@mnlstandardph) October 29, 2024
Three years after featuring the Philippine map in the music video of their song “What?”, the members of SB19 received official replicas of the 1734 Murillo-Velarde map from the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC).
Read more: https://entertainment.inquirer.net/583274/why-sb19-was-given-replicas-of-the-1734-murillo-velarde-map#ixzz8qZAgB5LM
Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook
‘IWAWAGAYWAY ANG WATAWAT’
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) October 29, 2024
LOOK: SB19 — consisting of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin — were bestowed the official replicas of the 1734 Murillo Velarde map to celebrate their contributions to Filipino culture. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.twitter.com/Zkx2eQWo6d