Ambeth R. Ocampo's Blog, page 260

Inquirer readers are familiar with his front-page byline or his black and white mugshot in his column. Here is Amando Doronila in color.


Near Famous

Was pleasantly surprised that over 500 people came to the Ayala Museum lecture this afternoon. We had a UAAP game for competition but Queridas ni Rizal seemed the better option because there is no delayed telecast or replay :) Thank you and hope to see you in the November lecture!

One of my sister's bestselling cupcakes for children has the "Angry Bird." Trust the Pinoy to come up with something for adults. While waiting for the light to turn "green" at the corner of Makati avenue and Buendia last week a man crossed the street and I read this on his pink shirt.


Smile

My column today on crocodiles, cookies and Christmas.


Stone crocs, two Nicolas(es) and miracle cookies | Inquirer Opinion
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Today's column was inspired by scenes of Christmas lights and video clips of the giant Agusan crocodile on TV news. We have entered into the so-called "-BER months" – September, October, November and December – that signal shopkeepers and mall-owners to start playing Christmas carols in their stores...

My camera was misplaced and I wasnt able to post this last August 19. It was great to see the feisty Zenaida "Nini" Quezon Avanceña, only surviving daughter of Manuel Luis Quezon and get her to inscribe a message in a copy of the latest book on MLQ by Edgardo Angara and Sonia Ner.


Near Famous

My latest book will be distributed to those who attend my Ayala Museum lecture on Saturday. See you there for Queridas ni Rizal @3pm.


My BOOKS

My Inquirer column today on the barangay.


Of dragon boats and the barangay | Inquirer Opinion
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The recent victory of the Philippine Dragon Boat team generated discussions on many issues regarding government and public support, as well as the sad

Pre-war photo studios provided costumes so that our dalagang Pilipina could get out of the baro't saya ang transform into a Geisha or an Igorot maiden.


History

Pre-war studio photos in the Philippines catered to many fantasies. Women dressed as barrio lass, Igorot, or Japanese Geisha while the men and families got on a cardboard boat.


History

Five days to go and counting! See you at the Ayala Museum, Saturday September 10 @3pm.


Wall Photos