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“Who says history is stagnant? For a historian, facts do not change; it is the way we look at things, our interpretations, that are always changing. This is what makes history exciting - that we can always find something new in what is old.”

Quote by Ambeth R. Ocampo

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Ambeth R. Ocampo
Ambeth R. Ocampo

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. more

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