The members of P-Pop group 1st One—Ace, Max, Alpha, Joker, J and Jayson—led the cultural event, “Mapping the Story of the Filipino Through P-Pop,” at the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, home of Sentro Rizal Singapore, on September 26, 2025.

1st One, which had earlier been named a cultural partner and bearer of the Murillo Velarde 1734 Map, met with Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig and engaged with Filipino youth and members of the Filipino community in Singapore for a talk on Filipino culture, history, and creativity.

The group talked about P-Pop and how their latest single, “MYV (Map Your Vibe),” was inspired by the historic Murillo Velarde 1734 Map, the “Mother of All Philippine Maps.” They shared that the map serves as a reminder of Filipino roots and a guide for charting one’s journey.

In an interview with News5, Ambassador Macaraig highlighted the significance of the Murillo Velarde 1734 Map in Philippine history and commended 1st One for drawing inspiration from it in their music. He noted that presenting history through P-Pop offers a refreshing approach, demonstrating that history can indeed be fused with entertainment.

1st One graced the event ahead of their performance at Music Matters Live, a music festival that brings together artists from the Asia Pacific region.

The embassy event was a collaboration between the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC), the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, Sentro Rizal Singapore, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Black Star Entertainment, and 1st One. It was also part of the Embassy’s celebration of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) and Philippine Creative Industries Month.