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The political and personal enmity between Ferdinand Marcos and Ninoy Aquino was long and deep

The political and personal enmity between Ferdinand Marcos and Ninoy Aquino was long and deep.
On January 3, 1970 Marcos wrote in his diary:
"I fear for our country, There is not one among the younger generation whom we can build up as president..."
He continued with some names and some very colorful descriptions of each. Of Ninoy he said...
At the time he was assassinated on August 21, 1983 the only man who measured up to Marcos, in the eye of the public, was Ninoy Aquino.



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Some gigs are more memorable than the rest

Some gigs are more memorable than the rest.

Last Monday I spoke at the packed auditorium of the Unibersidad ng Makati [Upper Left]. At the end of the talk I was pleasantly surprised when everyone burst in song and clapping as a birthday cake was brought in by students. [Lower Left].

Tessie Tapiador-Sagadraca was with child when she attended my lecture im UMAK over two decades ago [Upper Right]. I have since grown gray hair and added pounds to my waist while Tessie has risen to b...

Comparing the present National Museum building, restored after World War 2, with its original state during the inauguration of M...

Comparing the present National Museum building, restored after World War 2, with its original state during the inauguration of Manuel Luis Quezon in 1935. What differences and similarities do you see?



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Manuel L. Quezon was born on 19 August 1878, that's why tomorrow is a holiday in Quezon City

Manuel L. Quezon was born on 19 August 1878, that's why tomorrow is a holiday in Quezon City.
This photograph of Quezon in a barong Tagalog ornamented with embroidered Philippine flags, reminded me of the story about him going to a meeting with U.S. Governor-general Leonard Wood wearing tsinelas and salakot. He said, "If I am going to be treated like a farmer, I might as well look like one!"
Photo is one of many you can find online in the Flickr account of the Presidential Museum and ...

Ang orihinal na painting ay pag-aari na ng premyadong historyador na si Professor Ambeth R

Ang orihinal na painting ay pag-aari na ng premyadong historyador na si Professor Ambeth R. Ocampo.
🎨pinta ni @chocolatthe
#PilibusteroLimitedEdition

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My Inquirer column today

My Inquirer column today
https://opinion.inquirer.net/175994/f... is on the way we learn and deepen our understanding of our history.
Clickbait, clout-chasing posts on Social Media went viral over "Breaking News" that Emilio Aguinaldo's mother was the mastermind in the assassination of Antonio Luna. That is neither breaking nor new. Juan Villamor pointed to her and Felipe Buencamino in his 1932 "Tragic Death of Antonio Luna" that compiles all known primary source...

Thank you to all who sent birthday greetings today either through posts, messages, comments and likes

Thank you to all who sent birthday greetings today either through posts, messages, comments and likes.
It means a lot to have my work and person valued.
Your support makes all my effort worthwhile, and helps me bear with the constipated trolls lurking in the shadows constantly seeking attention at my expense.


Happy Birthday to our #AnvilAuthor, Ambeth R. Ocampo! 🎂📚❤️

📖 "RIZAL WITHOUT THE OVERCOAT"
Founded on the ordinary yet lesser known truths of an enduring icon, the book makes for a fasc...

Contrary to popular belief, Ambeth Ocampo needs a pat in the back every now and then

Contrary to popular belief, Ambeth Ocampo needs a pat in the back every now and then.
Salamat sa paggunita The Metropolitan Theater.


Ngayong ika-13 ng Agosto ay ipinagdiriwang ang kaarawan ni Ambeth Ocampo, kilalang historian, manunulat at propesor sa ating bansa. Ang paggunita sa kanyang kaarawan ay isang paalala ng kanyang mahalagang ambag sa larangan ng kasaysayan at kultura ng Pilipinas. Ito rin ay isang pagkakataoon upang kilalanin at ipagdiwang ang kanyang walang sawang pagsusumikap na ...

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Join us for another insightful lecture in Professor Ocampo's series with the Lopez Museum and Library. This lecture invites us to rethink and reconsider the iconic historical figure and first President of the Commonwealth, Manuel Quezon. Don't miss it!

SCHEDULE:

9:00 AM - Doors open for seating & book signing

10:00 - Talk followed by Q& A

VENUE: VIP Cinema 8, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati City

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