Ambeth ocampo biography samples
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14 Must-Read Books on Philippine History
1. Looking Back by Ambeth Ocampo
Ambeth Ocampo's collection of essays, "Looking Back," presents Philippine history in an approachable and engaging way. With a dash of wit, Ocampo unveils hidden facets of historical events, making it a delightful read for both novices and enthusiasts alike. His narrative style, akin to a friendly chat with a trusted friend, effortlessly blends scholarly rigor with relatability.
2. Rizal without the Overcoat by Ambeth Ocampo
In "Rizal without the Overcoat," Ambeth Ocampo offers an intimate portrait of Dr. Jose Rizal, peeling away the layers of myth and monument to reveal the human behind the hero. Through Ocampo's narrative, Rizal comes to life in a way that textbooks simply can't capture. Readers will find themselves transported to the streets of 19th-century Manila, gaining a profound understanding of the man who sparked a revolution.
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A college professor once threatened to flunk students who will cite the works of Inquirer columnist Ambeth Ocampo in their research papers. According to the lady professor, (aww, is this a giveaway clue?) Mr. Ocampo is a pseudo-historian and mere gossiper.
But the writings of Ocampo were important to me. I became more interested in history and Philippine culture by reading Ocampo’s essays when I was in high school. I even gave my teacher a copy of Ocampo’s book, “Looking Back”, so that it may be endorsed to other students.
Ocampo can delight readers without trivializing history. He does not just provide boring facts; he narrates amusing stories. Ocampo supplements what our textbooks failed to tell us like Bonifacio’s bank accounts, Aguinaldo’s breakfast, Quezon’s fart, prewar lovers’ guide and controversies in Philippine historiography.
I remember reading an article of Ocampo about the essence of independence and he pondered
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Ambeth Ocampo
Filipino historian
Ambeth R. OcampoOLKGOROMCOAL is a Filipino public historian, academic, cultural administrator, journalist, author, and independent curator.[2] He is best known for his definitive writings about Philippines' national hero José Rizal and on topics in Philippine history and Philippine art through Looking Back, his bi-weekly editorial page column in the Philippine daglig Inquirer.[3]
He served as Chairman of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines from until and concurrently as chairman of the National kommission for Culture and the Arts from to [4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Ocampo was born in Manila in He received his primary and secondary education at the Basic Education Department of Ateneo de Manila University. He subsequently obtained his undergraduate and masteral degrees in Philippine Studies from the De La Salle University in and [6] His undergraduate thesis Fo