By Xu Xiaodong | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2021-05-12 09:55 Share CLOSE This bird eye view shows the coral reefs in China s Xisha Islands, South China Sea.[Photo/Xinhua]
A recent article published by
Philippine Daily Inquirer by the retired Philippine Supreme Court Justice Antonio T. Carpio sought to support Philippine sovereignty over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea by claiming that the country had the oldest documentary evidence . However, a review of history shows that the Philippines has no historical basis for its claim to the Spratly Islands, by contrast, sufficient historical records and archeological evidence consolidate the basis of China s sovereignty to features in the South China Sea.
Laujar recuerda al poeta Villaespesa con un monumento donado por Juan Ronda y su familia
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PHLPost launches Murillo Velarde 1734 Map Postage stamps
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CALOOCAN CITY, Feb. 19 (PIA) The City Government of Navotas on Wednesday received an official replica of the 1734 Murillo Velarde map from Mel Velarde, President and CEO of Velarde Inc. and Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication.
The Murillo Velarde map is the first scientific map of the entire archipelago, and has been regarded as the Mother of all Philippine maps.
Velarde donated replicas of the map to government agencies, academic institutions, and private organizations as part of a public awareness campaign on its significance to Philippine history and culture.
In his message, Mayor Toby Tiangco thanked and lauded Velarde, noting that his endeavors are a strong manifestation of love of country.