Ambeth R. Ocampo's Blog, page 30

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My Inquirer column today is on the difference between a traveler and a tourist. It is clear from his travel writings and notebooks that Rizal was a traveler not a tourist.





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Photos from Ambeth R. Ocampo's post

To counter jetlag upon arrival in Frankfurt, I dropped my luggage in the hotel and went straight to a welcome reception for the Philippine delegation to the Frankfurt bookfair. Saw old friends and made new ones.





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25 years ago my friend and brother Dom

25 years ago my friend and brother Dom. Ephraem Ma. Molina, O.S.B. was ordained priest in the beautiful Abbey Church of Our Lady of Montserrat, Manila. I gifted him with a chalice acquired from an Ermita antique shop--English silver made for Episcopalian service, cheaper than a tacky plated one from Quiapo. I asked to see it in the sacristy After the mass, I asked to see it to remember my happy years in the abbey.
This afternoon people who knew me then as Dom. Ignacio Maria, O.S.B commented...

More than a century separates us from these street vendors, but when I go to the market today I realize they still arrange and s...

More than a century separates us from these street vendors, but when I go to the market today I realize they still arrange and sell by pile or “tumpok.” Look at the other merchandise to see how much the past different and what remains the same.



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I never tire of Intramuros

I never tire of Intramuros.
Even if I have been walking around the walls for over 40 years I often see or find something new when I am with my students.
These old street signs on the corner of Real and Santa Lucia are old tiles (Top) and contemporary Mariwasa tile (Bottom) the walls have many stories to tell if you are willing to listen.
My Inquirer column today is a quick guide to San Agustin Church and Intramuros so that visitors will not only see but notice.
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A welcome addition to my numismatic reference shelf arrived this week

A welcome addition to my numismatic reference shelf arrived this week. Browsing it made me happy I’m retired from collecting and just appreciating what others have, it will take three lifetimes to collect all these Philippine medals and tokens from 1790-2024



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The elevation of Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David to Cardinal reminded me of the first Filipino to get a red hat

The elevation of Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David to Cardinal reminded me of the first Filipino to get a red hat. Rufino Cardinal Santos who is only remembered today for the hospital that bears his name. Both the latest and the first Filipino Cardinal are Kapampangans.
Photo shows Cardinal Santos in full regalia upon arrival in Manila.



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LiVE@ Centro Escolar University, Manila

LiVE@ Centro Escolar University, Manila. Online at CEU Makati and Malolos. Another tiring but fulfilling afternoon spent with young people who now wish I was their History Teacher ;)
Thanks to Dr Olaer for the kind invitation.



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Freud with an original 1734 Murillo Velarde Map of the Philippines

Freud with an original 1734 Murillo Velarde Map of the Philippines. Donated by Mel Velarde it is on public view at the National Library of the Philippines.



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What do you think of these images, from my collection of prewar studio portraits?

What do you think of these images, from my collection of prewar studio portraits?



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