Learn about the oldest and the first scientific map of the Philippines!

Philippine Embassy in Ottawa, Canada

(Photo from Philippine Embassy in Ottawa, Canada)

Learn about the oldest and the first scientific map of the Philippines!

📜 Charting Our Maritime Heritage:

An Information Session on the 1734 Murillo Velarde Map

Join us for an engaging discussion on the 1734 Murillo Velarde Map, often called the “Mother of Philippine Maps.” This landmark work of cartography charted the Philippine archipelago and also captured the culture, people, and maritime heritage of the nation.

📍 Mindanao Hall, Embassy of the Philippines, 30 Murray St.

, Ottawa, Ontario
🗓 Monday, 29 September 2025
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

This event is part of the Embassy of the Philippines in Ottawa’s celebration of Philippine Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) this September, in partnership with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary 215.1st Division.

Due to space limitations, only a limited number of participants will be accommodated. The registration form will be closed once slots are filled.

Click the link or scan the QR code to register: https://qrco.de/1734MurilloMap

For questions, kindly email ottawape.publicrelations@dfa.gov.ph.