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On the extension of Martial Law in

troops of the tactical Command Post (TCP) Joint Special Operations task ForcePresident (JSOTF) Rodrigo at Barangay Duterte Kilalaand Defense in Secretary City on Delfin August Lorenzana 4, 2017. visit the

ith the overwhelming Hukbong Sandatahan ang pagtatanggol paraan ay ibinibigay ng pamahalaang Wvote of confidence from sa bayan at mga mamamayan nang ito. But if you persist in your crooked our legislature and the ardent support buong katapatan. Sa mga patuloy na ways, the armed forces and the police will of the Filipino people, your Defense nalilihis ang landas, magbalik loob come after you without let up. PHOTOS Department will strive even more na kayo. Handa kayong tanggapin ng BY PCOO to deal with the rebellion decisively inyong gobyerno anumang oras na and expeditiously. Makaaasa ang gustuhin ninyo nang walang hinihinging -Defense Secretary sambayanan na hindi namin sasayangin kondisyon. Ang oportunidad para tayong on the Congressional approval to ang tiwalang ito. Gagampanan ng ating lahat ay umunlad sa marangal na extend Martial Law in Mindanao

AFP Statement on Martial Law Extension

vast representation of Aour people has made a resounding statement. The 17th Congress, voting jointly--261 as against 18--favored the extension of the Martial Law and the suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus until 31 December 2017. The AFP take this both as an from the Marawi teroorists during his visit to the troops in Camp Ranao, Marawi City on July 20, 2017. acclamation and as a challenge. The President inspects the firearms that were confiscated It is an acclamation of the or held hostage; and to set the conditions for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of sailor, and marine who died; or were the City is a daunting challenge. woundedsacrifices or of whose every limbs soldier, were airman, lost But your AFP, aware of the enormity of the job that still needs to be done and the great expectations of our people, will measure up to the test. to retake Marawi and liberate the While the AFP thank the people for their overwhelming support and hostages.fighting or while supporting the fight The task to neutralize the extremism and never to allow its seeds to take roots. terrorists-extremists and degrade their manifestationOnly byof appreciation,accompanying it our beseech words fellow of commitment towith join our hands resolute to fight and violent united capability; to rescue civilians trapped actions will the forces of good reign over that of evil. PHOTOS BY PCOO DEFENSE CHRONICLE VOLUME 1 EDIISSUET ORIAL4 2017 I 3I

Editor-in-Chief Miriam G. Albao

Managing Editor Marina M. Agustin

News Editor Noriza S. Atienza

Artist Jasmin Michelle L. Añana

Media Relations Prime S. Berunia

Finance Nelson L. Gallarde

Contributors Office of the Assistant Secretary for Dauntless for peace Assessments and International Affairs (DND), Office for Defense Reform (DND), Eva delos Santos (DND), Yrrah Millena (DND), he defenders and rebuilders of our One Defense Team are Col Edgard A Arevalo, (AFP) Tdauntless. We take pride on how the men and women of the Cpt Joe Patrick A Martinez, 4ID, PA, (AFP)

Philippine military courageously fight the enemies of peace in the armed Photographers their future, but the resolve of those who remain in the battle zone grows Renato P. Alba, SSg Saudi S Yusop PAF, strongerconflict inas Marawi.they close Many in on soldiersthe enemies. have sacrificed their lives and some SSg Avelino A Velasco Jr PA

Asst. Photo Editor Pinky A. Hernandez eventual Undeterred defeat, the bytask the force ongoing for fightingthe rebuilding in the few of remainingthe besieged barangays City of Marawiwhere the is alsoMaute-led already terrorists on the ground continue and to are fight beginning it out despite the arduous their obvious task of Support Service making the city rise again from the rubbles of war. They, too, are dauntless. SSg Anthony B Cadiz, Sgt Isidro R Areja, Cpl Celso P Castromayor, Shella D. Sonogan, And so are our leaders. Unperturbed by the apparent dangers, Lyn Tropa frequent Marawi to boost the morale of our soldiers and personally be on Public Affairs Offices of , /Philippine topPresident of the situation. and Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana Marine Corps, Secretary Lorenzana also takes every opportunity to listen to and dialogue with the people of Marawi, respected religious leaders and elders

of our Muslim brothers and sisters as well as the local government executives to effectively address their plight and promote peace not only in Marawi but in Public Affairs Service (PAS) the whole of Mindanao. Department of National Defense Many other sectors have shown courage in the face of this adversity. PAS Building, Natividad Avenue They are the local leaders who work with the national government to resolve this Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City 1110 problem, the AFP reservists who work with our troops, the relief workers and Tel: (+632) 982-5679 the volunteers who attend to the immediate needs of the internally displaced Fax: (+632) 911-7113 population of Marawi, the reporters who embed with our troops and brave it out Email: [email protected] there like soldiers and many other Filipinos whose bravery we may never hear of. All of them unmindful of the deafening sounds of airstrikes and the thought of the bullets that might zing above their heads at any given time. Our hopes for peace remain high because of their courage and collective A CREDIBLE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION, A RELIABLE PARTNER IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, strength. And because of them, Marawi shall rise again. AND A STRATEGIC PLAYER IN THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION 4 I VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4 2017 DEFENSE CHRONICLE

Ph Hosts Cybersecurity Experts Conference Leader of the ASEAN Defense Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) Plus. n line with the 50th for peace, stability, and development building The and first rapport leg of among the inaugural ADMM- IAnniversary of the Plusmeeting countries aims to establishby designating confidence- a Association of Southeast Asian Member States, namely, Brunei Point-of-Contact (POC) for each Darussalam,in the region. Cambodia,It includes tenIndonesia, ASEAN hosted the inaugural meeting of the Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the will be presenting their respective Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and member country. Expert delegates concerns, and current focus to fellow Experts Working Group (EWG) for Ministers Meeting (ADMM) - Plus namely Australia, China, India, member-countries.country’s cyber security In addition, structure, the Cybersecurity of the ASEAN Defense Viet Nam, and eight Plus countries, on July 17-19, 2017, at the Hotel meeting will provide a venue for Federation and the United experts to examine the current state Japan, New Zealand, ROK, Russian States. of existing cyber security policies The Department and capabilities, enhance awareness on cyber security challenges, through its Management responsibilities of each nation and the Informationof National Defense System(DND), international community to address Service headed by Dir. such challenges, and how to leverage Jesus V. Lomeda, Jr. holds on the capabilities of each nation in the Co-Chairmanship of addressing cyber security threats. The group will also endeavor to with Mr. Mike Thompson, Directorthe said (Asia) EWG, togetherof the and the international community to International Branch, takeencourage a common the ASEANstand and member exert effortsstates for the protection of cyberspace, and The ADMM-Plus is a develop appropriate mechanisms for Crowne Plaza Galleria. Ministry of Defence of New Zealand. cooperation among the defense and Meanwhile, Prof. Raymund Jose G. dialogue partners to strengthen for Assessments and International military establishments of ADMM Quilop, DND Assistant Secretary securityplatform and for ASEANdefense and cooperation its eight Plus in addressing cyber security. Affairs (ASAIA) is the Working Group DEFENSE CHRONICLE VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4 2017 I 5

SND Receives Singapore Defense Minister

he challenge posed by for the reconstruction of Marawi. Tviolent extremism is a Originally put up to coordinate problem for all of us in the region; foreign assistance to Southeast hence the Philippines could count on Asian countries devastated by against the Maute-ISIS in Marawi. that the center could likewise be Thisthe supportwas personally of Singapore conveyed in its fight by natural calamities, Minister Ng said Agreeing in principle used for Marawi’s rehabiliation. Singapore’s Minister of Defense Dr. Ng Secretary Lorenzana instructed the twoEng ministersHen to PH met Secretary in Manila of Nationalon July AFPas regardsto examine to the Singapore’s ISR capabilities offer, 18,Defense 2017. Delfin N. Lorenzana when the that Singapore is ready to provide. Secretary Lorenzana expressed appreciation for to help transport supplies and provisionSingapore’s of provisiontraining ofregarding C-130 for ISR (intelligence, surveillance, building up cities are things the year.ASEAN’s Secretary chair forLorenzana 2017, something acknowledged it will passthat reconnaissance),Singapore’s offer to providetransport assistance of AFP could readily avail of, Secretary coordinationon to Singapore between which the will current chair and ASEAN incoming next supplies for the rehabilitation of Lorenzana said. chairs, like what the Philippines and Singapore Marawi and training relative to built- Meanwhile, both ministers are doing, is a best practice that could be emulated expressed their respective support continuity of programs and projects launched by an toup cities.galvanize Minister foreign Ng also contributions offered the by succeeding chairs of ASEAN. This is to ensure utilization of Singapore’s HADR Center to each other’s chairmanship of ASEAN. The Philippines is ASEAN chairman. witnessing the signing. The TOR completes the series of arrangements that have been previously inked at the

Armylevel of in the 2015 two and countries’ Philippine major Air Force services, in 2016. with that of the PhilippineWith Navythe TOR being signed, signed the in 2012,JCMC Philippineconvened

Assistant Secretary Raymund Quilop and Thai Deputy for the first time. Co-chaired by Philippine Defense Titthasiri, the committee assessed the current state ofPermanent Philippines-Thailand Secretary for Defensedefense Generalcooperation Chatudom and

both sides acknowledging the robustness of the two identified ways forward for the partnership. With sense to explore cooperation in the areas of research andministries’ development defense as engagements, well as science there and technology, was a shared in recognition of the increasing need to develop defense capabilities that are indigenous to the two neighbors. Defense Ministry Level TOR Signed The two delegations also exchanged views on current and emerging security issues such as between PH and Thailand violent extremism and terrorism, maritime security and humanitarian assistance and disaster response The Philippines and Thailand have always been natural partners (HADR). Both sides expressed mutual support for each of the Terms of Reference (TOR) on the Joint Committee on Military Cooperation bilaterally and through ASEAN-related engagements and the conclusion theother’s ADMM-Plus. advocacies W andith Thailand’s initiatives assurance within the of ambitcontinued of supportthe ASEAN to the Defense Philippines’ Ministers chairmanship Meeting of (ADMM) the ADMM and Defense(JCMC) ison another 17 August milestone. 2017. This was stressed by Secretary of National Defense this year, the Philippine delegation thanked Thailand for Delfin N. Lorenzana during the signing of the TOR at the Department of National its tangible contributions to the ASEAN defense sector, to include the establishment of an ASEAN Center for Military Secretary LorenzanaUndersecretary and Thailand of National Ambassador Defense Cardozo to the Philippines M. Luna and Thanatip Thai Permanent Upatising Medicine. Secretary for Defense General Chaichan Changmongkol signed the TOR with 6 I VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4 2017 DEFENSE CHRONICLE

TASK FORCE BANGON MARAWI UPDATES With the fighting almost over, it is time to rebuild the city in ruins

Wrecovery and clearing operations of the remaining hideoutshile the and Armed creepholes Forces of of what the Philippines’ used to be the strongholds of the Maute-led terrorists who occupied parts of the city are nearing the end, there is the equally important task of reconstruction and City. The internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Marawi because of the protracted crisis in the city are more than anxious to go back to their homes. But for most of the Maranaos, the Marawi residents who were victimized by the violence and Marawi and other local government lawlessness of the extremists and pillagers who wantonly ravaged what used to be one among others have been conducting this capital of province in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao meetingsofficials and and the ocular Office inspection of Civil Defense of the (ARMM)of Mindanao’s is now vital in the cities, hands there of areTask no Force more Bangon homes toMarawi go back (TFBM) to. The which task of was rebuilding created evacuation centers and transitional housing sites this August. and comprehensive effort to rebuild this city in ruins. Among the main concerns of the by the PresidentTask Force thru Bangon Administrative Marawi hasOrder to ensureNo. 3 to that orchestrate efforts forgovernment’s the rehabilitation unified Task Force is ensuring that the condition of Marawi City and the alleviation of the condition of the IDPs are synchronized. and sensitivities of our Muslim brothers and sisters are taken in consideration in Aguinaldo, Defense Operations Undersecretary Cesar B. Yano, who is the Task Force Bangon the building of houses and rebuilding of In a forum on the Marawi Crisis at the National Defense College of the Philippines in Camp communities. units Water for instance is not just a Marawi Executive Director, emphasized the importance of the role of the local government life line for them as it is also a necessity (LGUs)or infamilies the planning who will and qualify implementation for the transitional of the in their conduct of regular act of worship. interagencyhousing for efforts. the IDPs Prioritization for instance, ofhas beneficiaries to be done For the basic necessities such as water in consultation with, and based on the criteria of and electricity, the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) and the Lanao and Development (DSWD). the LGUThe and transitional the Department housing of Socialis a priorityWelfare have already started installation of of the Task Force to help sustain the IDPs, facilities.Del Sur Cooperative Inc. (LASURECO) starting with 1,200 families or evacuees To immediately provide who will be staying in the temporary shelters that will be provided by the centers, Usec Cesar B. Yano also initiated Task Force. Work on the provision thesufficient installation water ofsupply overhead in the water evacuation tanks, of 22 sq m housing units with ground water containers and deep well water, electricity and comfort room is underway and construction is scheduled pump at Sta. Elena Evacuation Center, to begin in September. DPWH,Iligan City Barangay and Pantar Captains, Evacuation and Center,Camp Lanao del Norte in coordination with Usec Yano and other providing the logistical requirements andManagers expenses. with the Office of Civil Defense Force, Housing and As part of its efforts to fully Urbanofficials ofDevelopment the Task reach out to the IDPs, the Tak Force Development Coordinating also conducta a Moral Recovery and Council (HUDCC) Psychosocial Program, in collaboration with the Marawi Sultanates League, Del Rosario, Hon. Majul Philippine Army and the Mindanao State Chairperson Eduardo University. PHOTOS BY OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE Gandamra, City Mayor of DEFENSE CHRONICLE VOLUME 1 ISSUE 43 2017 II 7

“This was also clear during the joint congress hearing when the ML has to be extended, that one commentator that I respect so much once said, You could really see the difference of the answers of Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and AFP Chief of Staff Gen Eduardo Año as compared to the other people who testified, that they were more prepared, they were ready to answer questions in a very informed and professional [way] and that impressed a lot of people.” Fr. Yap concluded. People have also extended their fair - share of support to the affected civilians, and the troops who are in the frontline. With the outpouring of support, soldiers are now more motivated to work hand-in-hand with all the stakeholders. AFP is slowly reaping the All these stories, that are now part of history, will be forever fruit of its labor, although while in the process cherished by each and every member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. of achieving victory, some of its soldiers have paid their ultimate sacrifice. They will now be remembered in history. In the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) alone, soldiers received a total of Php 9.8 WINNING THE PEOPLE’S SUPPORT IN THE QUEST for Million worth of in-kind donations from Peace and Unity in Mindanao” the civilian sector . Wounded soldiers who By: Cpt Joe Patrick A Martinez Station Hospital received medical care kits, wheelchairs,are being treated beds and at the linens. Camp Food Evangelista and care ife is so meaningful for each “I was one of those who signed the statement packages were delivered to all troops who Land every soldier whenever when Martial Law was declared, among the are in the frontline in Marawi. their countrymen, to whom they dedicate Ateneo presidents, the five who signed the Recently, a group of elementary and their service, unite and extend their trust statements, we said that all of us went through high school students from Cagayan de Oro and support for the attainment of lasting the previous ML and until the end, when we saw City initiated a very heartwarming donation peace. It has been years since the Armed the abuses, we saw the hardships, we were very drive that has inspired not just the soldiers Forces of the Philippines have felt this kind of nervous. We certainly asked our constituents, but everyone because of its symbolism of love, overwhelming support. our stakeholders, to be vigilant. And after hope, and unity. A total of 3,000 pcs of Victory two months since the ML declaration, Boxes, which contain care packages including Mindanao, soldiers are making I think what we can say is that we letters of support and encouragement, were In today’s Martial Law in remarkable progress in their have seen the military acted very given to the soldiers in a very quest to liberate Marawi from professionally in general. I saw simple yet very symbolic terrorists as well as in winning this brochure; you have stated ceremony that was held at back the support of every what are the safeguards about Filipino. this ML. It was the first time I’ve seen the cards and I was very dethe Oro 4ID City. Grandstand in Camp particularly those who have impressed in learning about Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan experienced At first, atrocities some people, under Fr. Roberto C. Yap this. the past Martial Law, were very “It is really impressive resentful as they feared that it to see the professionalism will only reopen the wounds of the that the military have shown past. However, in more than three months as you implemented ML. There of the implementation of Martial Law in is a very strong sense of respect for Mindanao, people have seen and realized the Constitution, respect for the rule a positive change. They felt more secured of law, the human rights, and respect when the government implemented stricter certainly for the limitations set by the security measures; there were no Human 1987 Constitution. I think in many ways Rights violations committed by any soldier this has really calmed a lot of fears in the area; and the local government units and anxieties. With the extension of still freely exercise their political decisions for ML, some of us have accepted it in a their respective constituents. certain calmness primarily because Fr. Roberto C Yap, President of of the professionalism shown by the Xavier University- Ateneo de Cagayan said, military. 8 I VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4 2017 DEFENSE CHRONICLE

My Understanding of DSOM and PGS (Part 2 of a 4-part Series)

EDITOR’S NOTE: On this second part of his series on Defense System of Management (DSOM) vis-à-vis the

continues with a backgrounder on the processes in an organization and then proceeds to focus on the Department of Performance Governance System (PGS), author COL JOSE ELY P. ALBERTO PA (GSC), Office for Defense Reform Chief,

National Defense as a government organization. utputs are produced by the work carried out during the execution of a process. Outputs can be viewed as an important result to emerge from a project, but an even more important class of result takes the form of Othe end-effect generated as a consequence of the implementation of those outputs. Such results are called outcomes. Although outcomes are not displayed in the IPO model, they represent the very reason for producing outputs. While an output is always a tangible artefact, an outcome is always a measurable effect. Processes can be categorised into three, according to the particular set of ‘‘management

Business (or operational) process. If arules’’ piece we of use work to guide has atheir reliable execution: script, run it as a business process (using the practices of operational management). Operational management practices are generally applied to repeated, ‘‘relatively

Ad hoc task. If a piece of work has no script and it complex’’ processes. up as you go along). Treatment as an ad hoc task is is ‘‘small’’, execute it as an ad hoc task (by making it of their novelty. Project.suited to all ‘‘relatively simple’’ processes, regardless run it as a project (using the practices of project management).If a piece Project of work management is ‘‘large’’ and practices has no script, are suited to novel processes and become more effective as the complexity of the work increases.

Hence, an Organization, a unit of people that is structured and managed to meet a need or to pursue collective goals, includes the following

characteristicscharacteristics: • Organizations perform work that share many o Performed by people o Constrained by limited resources o Planned, executed, and controlled

o Operations o• OrganizationsProjects perform work categorized into o Ad-hoc Tasks

o Outputs o• OrganizationsOutcomes perform work that produces results DEFENSE CHRONICLE VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4 2017 I 9 On the DND as a Government Organization:

has a societalThe Government goal, and of theeach Republic sector correspondsof the Philippines to its (GOP),respective as asectoral whole, goal. As part of the Security sector, the and to attain such, it is categorized DND has an organizational outcome, objectives and requirements of the MA areinto implemented Mission Areas’ through (MAs). its Further, Programs/ the Activities/Projects (PAPs). Accordingly, the PAPs conforms to the roles and Figure 4: The Department of National Defense has mandated roles and functions as an essential component organization of the Government of the Philippines andfunctions accomplish that the in DND, the delivery its bureaus, of public units services.and offices are mandated to perform

structureAs to such, deliver DND particular bureaus, sets units (menu) and ofoffices government have a services. defined Throughout organizational the duration of the organizational existence, improve,DND bureaus, develop, units andand offices, responsively regularly providefine-tune the their services focus required and efforts to

Hence, not all of the services in the menu may be delivered in a particular period, rather, they are prioritized based on needs and budgetary constraints. Figure 5: The Department of National Defense has a mandated organizational goal, objectives and functions that translates into a list of public services that can be offered and delivered

As such, the DND is an essential Organization of the GOP with the following characteristics:

• Has a particular role in the GOP and bespecified delivered goals to underits customers the Security Sector • Has a limited menu of services that can with priority, schedules, and necessity, as• Serviceswell as areauthorized delivered by in accordancefunds and regulations (law) in relation to other departments of the government• DND performs (there a are lead no or duplication support role of services) necessary to adapt to developments Figure 6: The particular services of the Department of National Defense (DND) • Reforms and Transformation are are delivered to the public in accordance with the programming and funding of NEXT ON THIS SERIES: the Government of the Philippines (GOP); being a component organization, the THE PHILIPPINE DEFENSE REFORM attainment of the DND’s organizational goal must contribute to the attainment (PDR) PROGRAM of the goal of the GOP. 10 I VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4 2017 DEFENSE CHRONICLE

Former SOCOM Chief now heads Government Arsenal VMMC welcomes new Chief of Medical Staff

Raetired military MGen. surgeon Daniel who R. Casabar, previously Jr., a headedformer Commanderthe Armed Forces of the Philippineof the Philippines Army’s elite Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and retired BGen. Mariano A. Mejia,

(AFP)respectively. Medical Center, joined the Department of National Defense (DND) as Director of the Government Arsenal (GA) and Chief of Medical Staff of the Veterans Memorial Medical Center,

Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana presided over their oath-taking ceremony witnessedQuezon City. by DND senior leaders and officials of concerned bureaus / offices along with family members of Casabar and Mejia on 15 August 2017 at Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo,

The Defense Chief also graced the formal turnover ceremony of the GA yesterday, over the post from Director Jonathan C. weapons government arsenal and other August 16, 2017 at Camp Gen. Antonio Luna in Limay, Bataan where Casabar officially took Martir. Secretary Lorenzana lauded Dir. to the AFP, but to the entire security forces ofsupplier the Philippine of rifles and government ammunition including not only government law enforcement agencies; andmunitions to sell and for export the AFP, excess PNP products.” and other Martir’s contribution to the advancement of the DND’s Self-Reliant Defense Posture securitythe Philippine agencies. National Police, Philippine assumed his post at the Veterans addition(SRDP) Programto the One during Defense his Team. time as GA Coast Guard,Before his and retirement other government from active MemorialMeanwhile, Medical retired Center BGen. (VMMC) Mejia alsovice Director “I and trust welcomed that MGen the Casabar’s incoming Director, MGen. Casabar, can carry on the as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics The 59-year-old former reforms and good governance that MGen andmilitary Commander service, MGen.of Special Casabar Operations served Dr. Martha Nucum. Martir started,” Secretary Lorenzana said. Command (SOCOM), Army Support stranger to the job as he had previously “I know that the Government Arsenal is Command (ASCOM) and of the 56th headedSurgeon the General AFP Medical of the Center AFP isin noV. in good hands with MGen. Casabar on Infantry Battalion, 7th Infantry Division. Luna Avenue, Quezon City. He also top, confident that he can stir the GA to Created under Republic Act served as former Army Chief Surgeon realize our long-time dream of having a and Commander of various military self-reliant defense posture,” Secretary hospitals and facilities like the Fort Lorenzana added. whichNo. 1884, is tasked the Governmentto “design, manufacture, Arsenal is Under the SRDP Program, the procure,one of the stockpile five bureaus and underallocate the small DND arms, weapons, ammunition for these amongBonifacio others. General Hospital, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo Hospital, GA is envisioned to become the primary DEFENSE CHRONICLE VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4 2017 I 11

REPLICA OF 1734 MUrILLO-VELArDE MAP TUrNED OvEr TO THE DND

he has been a part of Philippine territory for centuries. This is evident in the 1734 Murillo- Tthe Philippines also known as the mother of all Philippine maps. As illustrated in the map, a tiny island with the label “Panacot” whichVelarde was later map named or the “Bajo Carta de Hydrographica Masinloc” or “Scarborough y Chorographica Shoal” de la formed Yslas Filipinas part of the Manila Philippine 1734, theTerritory. first scientific map of

treasure found its way back to the Spanish priest. Driven by a strong sense Defense now owns an official replica of this of patriotism and love of country, he The Department of National It was discovered by Supreme participated in the auction and gained of Philippine cartography. Philantropist Mr. Philippines:Court Senior Associate Justice Carpio ownership of the artifact. Melmap Velasco which Velardeis considered turned as over the theHoly replica Grail that the Murillo-Velarde map was among And so the Pedro Murillo Velarde the 80 heirlooms owned by the Duke of Map came home to the Philippines. Believing that the ownership of Buildingto the DND in Camp in a simple Aguinaldo. ceremony on July Percy, that were scheduled to be auctioned 20, 2017 atThe the 1734 EDSA Murillo-Velarde Lounge of the DNDis a Northumberland, Ralph George Algemon Velarde donated the map as a gift to the very detailed map of the entire Philippine 4, 2014. Justice Carpio shared this Filipinothe map people is every through Filipino’s a deed birthright, of donation Mr. archipelago, which is why it is regarded informationby the Sotheby’s to various London public on and November private signed with the Office of the Solicitor as the first ever scientific map of the museums and individuals including Philippines. The map was named after Filipino technology entrepreneur and Replicas of the map are being the Spanish Jesuit friar Pedro Murillo educator Mel Velasco Velarde. donatedGeneral of theto Philippinegovernment Government. agencies, Velarde who prepared it together with two Mr. Velarde, who is also a academic institutions and private Filipinos namely Mr. Francisco Suarez, and known philanthropist, happens to carry organizations to impart to the public the the same family name of Father Pedro Murillo Velarde but is not related to the historical heritage. Mr. Nicolas dela Cruz Bagay. map’s significance to our cultural and Here’s how the 18th Century