MANILA, Philippines — Two replicas of the oldest Philippine map showing clearly the territorial boundaries of the country and disputing China’s claims over the West Philippine Sea are now on ...

The 1734 Murillo Velarde map, also known as the “Mother of All Philippine Maps,” was presented as evidence in the 2016 case against China’s illegal claims in the South China Sea.

The Murillo Velarde 1734 Map was produced by Spanish Jesuit Friar Pedro Murillo Velarde with the help of two Filipino artisans, Francisco Suarez who drew the map and Nicolas dela Cruz Bagay who ...