Alvin Campomanes Historical Tours and Consulting

INTRAMUROS BY NIGHT: A MOBILE HISTORY CLASS

More than a sightseeing walk, Intramuros by Night is a mobile history class that brings history to life where it happened. Led by a historian and seasoned educator, it combines historical research with engaging storytelling, transforming streets, plazas, churches, and monuments into a living classroom. Participants are encouraged not simply to learn what happened, but to think historically. Through Sir Camps’ approach to public history as public pedagogy, the experience offers an academic yet accessible way of understanding Manila and the Philippines.

Date: September 19, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rate: Php 950 per participant (inclusive of entrance fees and souvenir)

Sites to be visited:

• San Agustín Church Patio
• Casa Manila
• Memorare-Manila 1945
• Plaza Roma
• Fort Santiago
Limited slots available. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email. Only confirmed participants will be accommodated.

Register here: https://forms.gle/fdzy6cTxoTbUJhgNA

Curious about what past participants have said? Read excerpts of reviews here:

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Alvin Campomanes (Sir Camps) is a public historian, teacher, translator, consultant, and training specialist. He is a faculty member and former Head of the Social Sciences - Area Studies Program at the University of the Philippines Manila, where he lectures on history, social sciences, and research. He was a recipient of a One UP Faculty Grant in the Social Sciences for Outstanding Teaching and Public Service. Currently, he also serves as a translator at the Sentro ng Wikang Filipino - UP Manila and a Training Specialist at the Nayong Pilipino Foundation, an attached agency of the Department of Tourism. Drawing on nearly two decades of teaching, research, and public history practice, he is committed to making Philippine history rigorous, engaging, and accessible to diverse audiences.

Noong 2018, inilathala sa SALIKSIK E-Journal ang pananaliksik namin ni Prop. Atoy Navarro tungkol sa The Aquino Papers (TAP), na unang inilathala ng The Bangkok Post mula Pebrero 21 hanggang 23, 1973.

Nang ipataw ang Batas Militar, kabilang si Ninoy sa mga pinakaprominenteng kritiko ni Marcos na inaresto. Sa kulungan, sumulat siya ng serye ng mga artikulong nagsiwalat sa kalagayan ng Pilipinas at kung paano itinatag ni Marcos ang kanyang diktadura. Ipinuslit ang mga ito mula Fort Bonifacio at ipinadala sa iba't ibang pahayagan sa labas ng bansa.

Sa loob ng mahabang panahon, walang kumpletong kopya ng TAP sa mga aklatan at museo sa Pilipinas. Humingi si Prop. Navarro sa The Bangkok Post ng pahintulot na muling ilathala nang buo ang TAP. Nasa Thammasat University pa siya noon, at mula sa sarili niyang bulsa ang ipinambayad para sa kopya ng mga artikulo.

Ang pag-aaral na ito ang tanging kumpletong muling paglilimbag, pagsasalin, at pagsusuri sa The Aquino Papers. Isinalin namin ang TAP upang mabasa ng mas maraming Pilipino ang mahalagang dokumentong historikal na ito. Ang TAP ang kauna-unahang pampublikong tuligsa sa Batas Militar na isinulat mismo sa Pilipinas. Sa tindi ng exposé ni Ninoy, napilitan ang pamahalaang Marcos na maglabas ng opisyal na tugon upang pasinungalingan ang kanyang mga paratang.

Gusto kong bigyang-diin na nang ipagkait ni Marcos ang maraming kalayaan ng mga Pilipino, ang kasanayan niya sa peryodismo ang unang ginamit ni Ninoy sa pagtutol sa rehimen (tanyag siyang peryodista ng The Manila Times noong 1950s).

Hindi naging bayani si Ninoy dahil lámang pinaslang siya 43 taon na ang nakararaan. Bagama't hinubog ng kanyang kamatayan ang pampublikong pagtingin sa kanyang kabayanihan, ang Agosto 21 ay hindi simula kundi sukdulan ng mahaba at mapanganib niyang paglaban sa rehimeng Marcos.

Pitong taon at pitong buwang pakikibaka sa rehimen mula sa bilangguan. Tatlong taón muli habang nakadestiyero sa Estados Unidos. At sa kanyang pag-uwi, isang marahas na kamatayan sa tarmac ng Manila International Airport. Naging bayani si Ninoy dahil pinili niyang tumindig sa isang panahong marami ang piniling manahimik.

Makabuluhang paggunita kay Ninoy sa inyong lahat.

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Last month, I led a Mobile History Class featuring the National Museum of Natural History and Rizal Park Luneta. A sudden downpour caught us as we walked toward Rizal Park, so we had to look for a covered area. Before we could even finish our cups of warm taho, however, we decided to continue our visit to a number of historic sites within the park. It was still raining when we reached the Motto Stella, but we took advantage of the privilege of having our group photos taken at the base of the monument. I rarely experience rain while conducting historical tours. But despite the weather, it was still a fun and engaging learning activity with TELUS Digital Philippines. We thank all the TELUS team members and their loved ones for their enthusiasm and genuine interest.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to the National Museum of the Philippines and the National Parks Development Committee for their warm hospitality and invaluable assistance in making this Mobile History Class possible.

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Last March, Alvin Campomanes Historical Tours and Consulting (ACHTC) launched its Iloilo City Mobile History Class for the Iloilo sites of TELUS Digital Philippines (TDP).

Yesterday, I had the privilege of leading the pilot run of our new Jaro Mobile History Class with Mr. Berks Joseph Tan, featuring some of Jaro’s most significant heritage sites.

We extend our sincerest thanks to TELUS Digital University (TDU) for making this initiative possible, and to the staff of Nelly Garden Mansion, Agatona 1927 Museum Café, Casa Mariquit, and Jaro Cathedral for welcoming us and helping make the pilot run a success.

We look forward to bringing more of Iloilo’s history and heritage to life through our Mobile History Classes.

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Thank you very much to my home program, the BA Social Sciences - Area Studies Program, UP Manila, for acknowledging my public engagements.

Pagbati kay Sir Alvin Campomanes sa pagbabahagi niya ng panayam tungkol sa “Profiles of Ilonggo Heroism: Graciano López Jaena, Martin Delgado & Teresa Magbanua” sa Pavia, Iloilo nitong Agosto 13, 2026 🎉

Alvin Campomanes Historical Tours and Consulting (ACHTC) is a proud partner school of TELUS Digital University (TDU).

Earlier today, I gave a special lecture, “Profiles of Ilonggo Heroism: Graciano López Jaena, Martin Delgado & Teresa Magbanua,” for TDU at TELUS Digital Philippines (TDP) - Pavia, Iloilo, for the first time. Prior to this engagement, I had given lectures at a number of TDP sites in Metro Manila.

The lecture explored the lives, ideas, and enduring legacies of three of Iloilo’s most distinguished heroes. Held in anticipation of National Heroes Day, it highlighted their contributions to the Philippine struggle for reform, revolution, and nation-building.

I invited ACHTC’s official representative in Iloilo, Berks Joseph Tan, a budding Iloilo historian who currently teaches at Iloilo Doctors College, to serve as the lecture’s reactor.

I am blessed to be able to work and spend time with my family at the same time. I was accompanied by my wife and daughter.

Thank you, TDP and TDU, for providing opportunities and platforms for us to share our knowledge and passion for Philippine history with your team members.

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Ms. Benjielyn Sebastian is an IT administrator who joined our Intramuros by Night Mobile History Class last August 1, 2026. We are pleased to share the short review that she wrote.

Thank you very much, Ms. Benj, for sharing your experience. It means a lot to us.

Among the participants in our Mobile History Class in Intramuros last July 18 was Ms. Gina L. Palmares, a Filipino and Philippine Literature teacher at PAREF Woodrose School. She was accompanied by her colleague, Ms. Marie Joyce D. Dajonan, a Math teacher at the same school.

Maraming-maraming salamat po sa inyong pagpapahalaga, Bb. Palmares.

Sir Camps

Last July 18, Alvin Campomanes Historical Tours and Consulting (ACHTC) successfully conducted another Mobile History Class in Intramuros. Among our participants was Ms. Arby Bucles Ricamata, a Real Estate Virtual Assistant, Social Media Manager, and Content Creator. She was joined by her siblings, Mary Grace and Noel Nico.

Today, we are sharing an excerpt from Arby's review of her Mobile History Class experience. You may read her full post on her personal timeline.

We'll keep you posted on the schedule for our September Mobile History Class. We hope to see you there!

Maraming salamat po!

Sir Camps

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