Ambeth R. Ocampo's Blog, page 4

Ayala to Cubao usually takes less than 20 mins. Today it took almost an hour and this is what Cubao station looked like at 8.47 am today.
In Tokyo, train and subway operators apologize for even a minute delay and issue certificates for those who will be late for work school or appointments. Efficient public transport is a human right and citizens should demand it.





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Great gift for my birthday!
Can't wait to hold a physical copy of Cabinet of Curiosities, translated from the original English into German, at the 2025 Frankfurt Bookfair where the Philippines is Guest of Honor.
Another translation into Bahasa is forthcoming.









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My Inquirer column today on the Quezon Papers soon to be accessible online.
https://opinion.inquirer.net/185333/t...





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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. 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.
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.
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



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Episode 1 of “Ambeth Revealed” an interview with Lance Cham on what it took to follow the path of Clio.
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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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