Ambeth R. Ocampo's Blog, page 17

It’s a wrap!

It’s a wrap! Four hours signing books and smilingfor selfies at the Philippine Bookfair. Thanks National Book Development Board for organizing a space where readers, authors, books meet.



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Last night I was surprised to be publicly recognized for my long and fruitful collaboration with the Ayala Museum in making Phil...

Last night I was surprised to be publicly recognized for my long and fruitful collaboration with the Ayala Museum in making Philippine History Come Alive. (Top)
This afternoon I was recognized for my 25 (actually 27) years teaching in Ateneo de Manila University. (Bottom)
At my age awards don’t just come they pour!
Salamat Ayala Foundation!
Salamat Ateneo de Manila University!!



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My Inquirer column today on summer fruits in Philippine art and history

My Inquirer column today on summer fruits in Philippine art and history.



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Then & Now: Ex-presidents aplaced under arrest In the airport

Then & Now: Ex-presidents aplaced under arrest In the airport.
The arrest of ex-President Duterte at NAIA today reminded me of the arrest of ex President Jose P. Laurel in Osaka Airport in September 1945.
Laurel was arrested together with Benigno Aquino Sr. and Jose S. Laurel III on orders of Douglas MacArthur. They were kept in Sugamo Prison in Tokyo before being returned to Manila to stand trial for treason in 1946. His trial was cut short by a general amnesty issued by President Manue...

See you next Saturday at the Philippine Book Fair!

See you next Saturday at the Philippine Book Fair!
While slots at the Fair book signing are limited, do not worry I will move and continue signing books at the Anvil booth :)



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My Inquirer column today on falling into the rabbit hole of the world of 1948

My Inquirer column today on falling into the rabbit hole of the world of 1948.



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EDSA, the longest street in MetroManila, honors a historian

EDSA, the longest street in MetroManila, honors a historian. Epifanio de los Santos (1871-1928) wrote for the revolutionary paper La Independencia, served as Nueva Ecija representative in the Malolos Congress, Governor of Nueva Ecija and National Library Director. He was, with Antonio Luna, one of the celebrated guitar players of his time. Next time you are caught in on EDSA ask yourself—do we still have politicians and librarians today with the same gifts?
To associate a face to the name v...

My Inquirer column today on the college Readings in Philippine History course whose acronym RIP-H aptly

My Inquirer column today on the college Readings in Philippine History course whose acronym RIP-H aptly
describes what many students call “death by boredom. “ I provide a list of primary source texts that can encourage class discussion on the Revolution.



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Complete your Ambeth R

Complete your Ambeth R. Ocampo book collection! 📚❤️

📖 “MEANING AND HISTORY”
This Rizal-themed essay collection features Ambeth Ocampo’s trademark humor and hip visual aids that have become well-received lectures from all over. The 2024 edition features a new size and foreword, a bonus essay, and never-before-seen photos.

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Full-house, over a thousand people, at Central Philippine University, Iloilo where I delivered the inaugural Demy P

Full-house, over a thousand people, at Central Philippine University, Iloilo where I delivered the inaugural Demy P. Sonza Memorial Lecture. Was inspire by the many questions from the students, proof that history need not be boring.



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