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Save the dates, and see you at these Ambeth R

Save the dates, and see you at these Ambeth R. Ocampo events this August!

histoEX: History to Experience
BOOK SIGNING
📅 August 3 (Sunday)
⏰ 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City, Quezon City
📌 Free and open to the public
✨ Sponsor: National Historical Commission of the Philippines

"Zooming in History: God is in the Details"
LECTURE & BOOK SIGNING
📅 August 8 (Friday)
⏰ 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 GSIS Museo ng Sining, Pasay City
📌 Free and open to the public
✨ Sponsor: Government...

Happy Birthday to our #AnvilAuthor, Ambeth R

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

📖 RIZAL WITHOUT THE OVERCOAT: 35TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Founded on the ordinary yet lesser known truths of an enduring icon, the book makes for a fascinating and engaging read still relevant to today’s Filipinos. Through the decades, Ambeth Ocampo’s "Rizal Without the Overcoat" has brought the national hero closer to every generation. It will be available at the Manila International Book Fair 2025.

🛒 Ambeth's bestselling history books ...

My birthday watch, a Swatch-Omega collaboration, reminds me of the greatest of all gifts—TIME

My birthday watch, a Swatch-Omega collaboration, reminds me of the greatest of all gifts—TIME.
The Velcro strap is a reminder to seek out a belt without buckle and holes or suspenders!
Thanks to the fairy godmother for the annual reminder and everyone who sent greetings today.



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Sunday Reflections

Sunday Reflections.
There are no puddles the past few Sundays but I still found reflections for my photo series.
Would you believe I was accosted by a guard who said “bawal po kunan ang building.” Ayala Corporation built a landmark, but have a no photo policy? Or is it MACEA?
Didn’t argue with Manong Guard who was just following orders. I’m sure he wouldn’t understand that I was not taking photos of the building but the reflections on it.
I left asking myself, why not just cove...

My Inquirer column today on starting a new semester and meeting new students

My Inquirer column today on starting a new semester and meeting new students



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The Ocampo family & choosing the historian life | Ambeth Revealed with Lance Cham

Episode 1 of “Ambeth Revealed” an interview with Lance Cham on what it took to follow the path of Clio.
Hope you like this content enough to subscribe to my YouTube channel.


Welcome to the first episode of Ambeth Revealed hosted by Lance Cham!In this debut conversation, we dive into how Ambeth Ocampo — despite growing up in a fam...

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My Inquirer column today on history in schools, and the college history course aptly called "RIP History," [Readings in Philippine History].
https://opinion.inquirer.net/185184/r...





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No rest for the wicked during History Month

No rest for the wicked during History Month.
Event is free and open to the public but requires registration (See Link in the Caption) Sorry, no walk-in.


Halina’t makisali sa isang espesyal na talakayan kasama si Prof. Ambeth Ocampo sa kanyang lecture na pinamagatang “Zooming in History: God is in the Details” ngayong Agosto 8, 2025 (Biyernes), 3:00–5:00 PM sa GSIS Theater, Pasay City.

🤝 Talk · Meet · Greet · Booksigning
📚 Libreng seminar na may libreng e-certificate!
📌 Bukas sa publiko ngunit...

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Thanks to HistoEx, NHCP, Anvil, and everyone who lined up for over three hours to have their books signed. Apologies to those who didn’t meet the cut-off.









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A tiring but happy day signing at HistoEx Gateway





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