Ambeth R. Ocampo, born in 1961, is an accomplished historian known for his research on the history of the Philippines, particularly in the colonial period and the nationalist movement. His works have had a significant impact on understanding the history and culture of the Philippines.
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“Sometimes it pays not to be interested in what happened but in what did not happen.”
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“It is ironic that many Filipinos learn to love the Philippines while abroad, not at home.”
Source: Meaning and History: The Rizal Lectures