Ambeth Ocampo
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Ambeth R. Ocampo OL KGOR OAL 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 Daily Inquirer.[3]
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Raymundo and the surname or paternal family name is Ocampo.
Quick Facts Chairman of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Appointed by ...
Ambeth R. Ocampo | |
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Chairman of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines | |
In office April 2002 – April 7, 2011 | |
Appointed by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
Succeeded by | Maria Serena I. Diokno |
Chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts | |
In office 2005–2007 | |
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Born | Ambeth R. Ocampo 1961[1] Manila, Philippines |
Nationality | Philippines |
Education | Ateneo de Manila University |
Alma mater | De La Salle University (BA, MA) SOAS University of London |
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He served as Chairman of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines from 2002 until 2011 and concurrently as chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts from 2005 to 2007.[4][5]