Ambeth R. Ocampo's Blog, page 150

Edith Nakpil Rabat who passed away in 2009 at age 74 is best remembered as the 1...

Edith Nakpil Rabat who passed away in 2009 at age 74 is best remembered as the 1956 Miss Philippines who didn't compete in the Miss Universe contest. She served in the Batasan Pambansa and as Deputy Tourism Minister but those official positions are nothing compared to her history: Gregoria de Jesus, Lakambini of the Katipunan, was her lola; Julio Nakpil, KKK compiser her lolo; Juan Nakpil, National Artist for Architecture her father; Anita Noble Miss Philippines of 1926 her mother. Can anyone have more historical roots? The gown in this photo designed by Salvacion Lim Higgins or "Slim's" is now in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Pls share.


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Gregoria de Jesus, Lakambini of the Katipunan, was widowed when Andres Bonifacio...

Gregoria de Jesus, Lakambini of the Katipunan, was widowed when Andres Bonifacio was executed in 1897, she remarried Julio Nakpil in 1898. Read an excerpt from her letter to Emilio Jacinto describing her search for Bonifacio's body on this link:
http://opinion.inquirer.net/84852/when-oryang-searched-for-andres


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Many people do not know that Emilio Aguinaldo had two wives--not at the same tim...

Many people do not know that Emilio Aguinaldo had two wives--not at the same time of course. His first was Hilaria del Rosario de Aguinaldo (c.1877-1921) who nursed the wounded during the revolution. She later set up the Hijas de la Revolucion (Daughters of the Philippine Revolution) and another association that later became the present-day Red Cross. She died of leprosy in March 1921 and Aguinaldo re-married in 1930. Pls share.


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When people ask why I became a historian, Shakespeare comes to mind. Late postin...

When people ask why I became a historian, Shakespeare comes to mind. Late posting of yesterdays column sorry.
http://opinion.inquirer.net/84725/shakespeare-and-history


Shakespeare and history
opinion.inquirer.net
When asked how or why I became a historian���and these are standard questions from interviewers and the plainly curious���Shakespeare comes to my mind.

I used to collect prewar studio photos and postcards. This is one of my favorite...

I used to collect prewar studio photos and postcards. This is one of my favorites. Poor woman bore five children, where is the prolific dad?


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Sorry for the late posting--would you believe Inquirer online forgot to load the...

Sorry for the late posting--would you believe Inquirer online forgot to load the Wednesday column (this is the third time I called their attention!) Haay!
http://opinion.inquirer.net/84687/santo-nino-in-the-louvre


Santo Ni��o in the Louvre
opinion.inquirer.net
Contrary to popular belief, the Spanish colonial period in Philippine history does not begin in 1521 with Ferdinand Magellan���s arrival in an archipelago he named the ���Islas de San Lazaro.��� The islands were sometimes called the ���Islas del Poniente��� or ���Isles of the West,��� and the name ���Filipinas��� did���

Would you pose with a 32-foot snake? A student brought such a snake to class onc...

Would you pose with a 32-foot snake? A student brought such a snake to class once coiled in a gym bag I almost tripped over. I was shocked to learn the gym bag was usually deposited in the Library while the student attended afternoon classes!


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Before the private screening of "Heneral Luna" I wanted to ask Robin Padilla for...

Before the private screening of "Heneral Luna" I wanted to ask Robin Padilla for a "near famous" pic but my iphone camera froze. Was surprised when he introduced himself and asked for a selfie because he read my books to prepare for his Bonifacio film. Shared with thanks from Robin Padilla's page. Pls. share.


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Boxing and Baseball were introduced to Filipinos by the American colonials. This...

Boxing and Baseball were introduced to Filipinos by the American colonials. This early 20th century postcard depicting Midget Boxing in Los Ba��os, Laguna came to mind tonight as we all wish the best for Pacman tomorrow!


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With my favorite Senior Citizens: National Artist Bencab, National Artist F. Sio...

With my favorite Senior Citizens: National Artist Bencab, National Artist F. Sionil Jose, and my dad Lamberto UN Ocampo. Collective age little over 250 years, experience and inspiration much more. Thanks to Wig Tysmans for this wonderful photo.


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