SB19 with Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication chairman Mel Velarde (leftmost) throughout a 1734 Murillo Velarde map turnover ceremony in Manila. Picture: Courtesy of the Nationwide Library of the Philippines
Three years after that includes the Philippine map within the music video of their tune “What?,” the members of SB19 acquired official replicas of the 1734 Murillo-Velarde map from the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC).
SB19 — consisting of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken Suson, and Justin — was given official replicas of the 1734 Murillo-Velarde map by AIJC and NOW Group chairman Mel Velarde throughout a turnover ceremony on the Nationwide Library of the Philippines in Manila on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The members every acquired a selected a part of the map primarily based on their homeland.
The 1734 Murillo-Velarde map, dubbed as “mom of all Philippine maps,” is named the primary scientific map of the Philippines. It was drawn by Francisco Suarez and engraved on copper by Nicolas de la Cruz Bagay, as documented by Spanish Jesuit Pedro Murillo Velarde.
The map performed a key function within the Philippines’ protection of its territorial proper over the West Philippine Sea in opposition to China on the Everlasting Court docket of Arbitration (PCA) below the United Nations Conference on the Legislation of the Sea (UNCLOS) at The Hague in 2016. The unique map was finally bid by Velarde in London in 2012 and was donated to the Nationwide Library. It’s obtainable for viewing on the library’s Everlasting Gallery.
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In keeping with the AIJC chairman, one of many components that made SB19 eligible to obtain an official reproduction is their affect on the youth, which might hopefully, encourage the youthful era to “worth historical past.”
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“They’re a patriotic and proficient group of artists who’ve the fitting perception, self-discipline, and perspective,” Velarde instructed INQUIRER.web on the sidelines of the occasion. “They’re younger, however they’ve the magic and energy to affect the youthful era.”
“These younger folks can assist youthful Filipinos worth their nation. We can not pressure tradition. And the very last thing that the youthful folks need is to be compelled to review historical past as a result of it’s a should. If it’s linked with music, it’s pure,” he additional defined.
Velarde additionally shared that the music video for “What?” is a reminder of the quintet’s capability to empower the youth to pay attention to Philippine historical past which, in flip, promotes love for the nation. Justin served because the artistic director for the video, which was launched in March 2021.
“We depart it to them [to be the bridge between P-pop and appreciation of Philippine history]. Younger folks categorical their pondering and feelings. They use music and different kinds. Artwork is artwork. Different P-pop teams produce other methods of expressing their love of our nation as a result of it’s a common trait,” he stated.
“The second it turns into actual, it turns into pure that you simply inform the world who you’re, and why you must combat to your nation, particularly at this second. Iba’t iba ang P-pop teams, pero pare-pareho tayong mga Pilipino,” he continued.
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Celebrating Filipino identification
For SB19, receiving the official replicas of the map solidifies their purpose to “inform tales that transcend [their] boundaries” as artists.
“Our journey confirmed common truths that may resonate with the worldwide viewers, but we stay deeply rooted in [promoting] the Filipino expertise,” Josh stated within the group’s acceptance speech. “Ang bawat obra ay nagiging bahagi ng makasaysayang mapa para sa susunod na henerasyon.”
Stell, then again, reiterated that the map is an emblem of the Filipino identification which permits the general public to see the Philippines “via the eyes of those that got here earlier than” them.
“It’s greater than only a map. Naniniwala kami na ito ay simbolo ng ating nakaraan, patunay ng ating kasalukuyan, at gabay sa ating kinabukasan (It’s an emblem of our previous, proof of our current, and information towards the long run),” he stated. “Katulad ng kanta namin na ‘What?’ and its music video, it celebrates our identification and empowers us to lift our flag with delight. This map additionally reminds us of the richness of our tradition and historical past.”
SB19 with Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication chairman Mel Velarde (higher middle) through the 1734 Murillo Velarde map turnover ceremony in Manila. Picture: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.web
The “What?” artistic director, Justin, stated that the map is a reminder of why it’s essential to rejoice the Filipino identification. “Ang bawat detalye ng mapa na ‘to ay nagpapaalala sa’tin gaano kayaman ang kasaysayan natin at gaano kahalaga maging Pilipino (Every element reminds us of the richness of our historical past and why it’s essential to rejoice being a Filipino).”
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“Greater than this historic doc, it additionally represents the profound reality,” continued Justin. “And that our identification as Filipinos is embedded not simply in our tradition but additionally in every bit of land and water that we proceed to honor and defend.”
SB19 through the 1734 Murillo Velarde map turnover ceremony in Manila. Picture: Courtesy of the Nationwide Library of the Philippines
Apart from celebrating SB19’s dedication to selling Filipino tradition and historical past, the turnover ceremony is a part of the Velarde household’s “Mapa Natin, Kwento Natin (Our Map, Our Story)” marketing campaign. It goals to remind the general public to know the nation’s historical past and cultural heritage.
The quintet was appointed as youth and Sentro Rizal ambassadors of the Nationwide Fee for Tradition and the Arts (NCCA) in 2021.
