Alvin Campomanes Historical Tours and Consulting

24/09/2026

INTRAMUROS BY NIGHT: A MOBILE HISTORY CLASS

Designed as a mobile history class, Intramuros by Night combines rigorous historical research and instruction with engaging storytelling. It does not just convey historical information; it teaches historical thinking skills. Participants do not simply visit historical and heritage spaces. They progressively build historical understanding as they move from one place to another, connecting sites and stories to a larger narrative of Philippine history and culture. This deeper historical understanding can foster heritage appreciation, love of country, and civic-mindedness. Campomanes uses public history as public pedagogy. This enriching experience offers a scholarly yet accessible way of understanding Manila and the Philippines.

Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rate: Php 1100 per participant (inclusive of entrance fees and souvenir)

Sites to be visited:

• San Agustín Church and Museum (selected galleries only)
• 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/ruEw9NVXkFHCZjEk8

Read excerpts of reviews here:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10161726870226913&type=3

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 accessible, critical, and compelling to diverse audiences.

24/09/2026

𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐊. 𝐓𝐀𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝟏𝟗𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐀

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) invites students, teachers, researchers, history enthusiasts, and members of the Local Historical Committees Network (LHCN) to the third installment of the Samuel K. Tan Lecture Series.

Historian and Researcher Dr. Ros Costelo will discuss the remnants of the Filipino diaspora in 19th Century Spain through the use of a Museum-Archive and existing urban spaces. She will share information on some institutions in the city that hold untapped archival sources for those who research on the Spanish Philippines.

The event is NHCP’s contribution to the nationwide celebration of October as Museums and Galleries Month. This also forms part of the NHCP’s observance of 2026 as the Year of Philippine Diplomatic History and Diaspora under the Dekada ng Kasaysayan (2023-2033) by virtue of Proclamation No. 396, s. 2023. This is a timely occasion to revisit the diverse communities and cross-cultural encounters that form part of Philippine history.

📅 𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆)
🕘 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗮.𝗺.
📍 𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗣 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿, 𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗣 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗘𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗮, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮

The event will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both face-to-face and online participation available. The event is FREE to the public.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 [𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 & 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲]:
https://bit.ly/4rvFCs2

23/09/2026

The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) has extended the viewing period for the Kaban ng Lahi: Archeological Treasures until October 15, 2026.

𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐢 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝!🏺✨

You asked, and we listened!

Due to public demand and the heartwarming memories shared by our visitors, the 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐢 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 will remain open until 𝟏𝟓 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

This extension gives more time to revisit and see its iconic treasures including the Manunggul and Maitum jars before it closes to make way for exciting new exhibitions.

Come walk down memory lane with us and make your final Kaban ng Lahi moments count. We look forward to welcoming you!

20/09/2026

A glimpse into last week’s private National Museum experience. 🏛️✨

Thank you for choosing ACHTC to be part of your journey through Philippine history, art, and culture.

For private museum tours and curated cultural experiences, just send us a message. 🤍

20/09/2026

Back-to-back Intramuros x Binondo tours this weekend!

Thank you to all our participants who joined us despite the uncertain weather. We truly appreciate your trust and enthusiasm for our tours.

Next week: Binondo x Iloilo! ❤️

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

"Dear fellow historians, educators and researchers,

We are pleased to invite you to attend our 2026 annual conference with the theme “kas[AI]sayan: Pananaliksik at Pagtuturo ng Kasaysayan sa Panahon ng AI” to determine the state of research and teaching history on the age of artificial intelligence and digital technology. This will be held on October 28-30, 2026 at the GSIS Museo ng Sining, Pasay City."

Dear fellow historians, educators and researchers,

We are pleased to invite you to attend our 2026 annual conference with the theme “kas[AI]sayan: Pananaliksik at Pagtuturo ng Kasaysayan sa Panahon ng AI” to determine the state of research and teaching history on the age of artificial intelligence and digital technology. This will be held on October 28-30, 2026 at the GSIS Museo ng Sining, Pasay City.

Day 1 Oct. 28, Wednesday - Plenary Lectures
Day 2 Oct. 29, Thursday Paper Presentations (Parallel Sessions)
Day 3 Oct. 30, Friday Tour – Museo del Galeon

Regular Registration fee: 4,000 pesos
Discounted rate for early registrant (Paid on or before Oct. 10): 3,500 pesos
Discounted rate for PHA members (lifetime and annual); 3,500 pesos
Discounted rate for senior citizens and PWDs: 3,200 pesos
Discounted rate for undergraduate students: 2,000 pesos (covers Day 1 and 2 only)

Inclusions:
· Access to all plenary and parallel lectures;
· Conference Kit (book of abstracts)
· Days 1-2: AM and PM Snacks, Lunch
· Day 3: AM Snacks and Lunch
· Day 3 tour (entrance to Museo del Galeon)

You may pay at any branch of Banco de Oro. (Email us proof of payment at [email protected]) .
Account name: PHILIPPINE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC.
Account Number: 004550003718

Kindly register at https://forms.gle/k52qHjB9tKFs7mKE8 on or before Oct.10, 2026.

Conference details can be accessed at https://tinyurl.com/PHAKumpe2026
To apply for PHA membership: https://tinyurl.com/PHAMembershipApplication

Should you need further details, you may contact Jonathan Balsamo at 09176260334 or email us at [email protected]. We are looking forward to seeing you at the conference!

Cordially yours,

Prof. Atoy Navarro
Vice President and Conference Convenor

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RAcAiHyJxTo0vg9EW5iQLbTLBHnPdRdX/view?usp=sharing

09/09/2026

Thank you very much, UP Manila Area Studies Program!

Pagbati kay Prof. Alvin D. Campomanes sa kaniyang pagbabahagi ng paksang "Lune y Hidalgo: Art, Empire, & Nation."

Ibinahagi ni Prof. Campomanes ang kaniyang lektura bilang panauhing tagapagsalita sa TELUS Digital University Series na ginanap sa TELUS Digital Philippines (TDP), McKinley Exchange Corporate Center, Makati City noong ika-9 ng Setyembre 2026.🎉

09/09/2026

Last midnight, I had the privilege of delivering my final on-site lecture for TELUS Digital Philippines (TDP) for the year: “Luna y Hidalgo: Art, Empire, & Nation,” at the TELUS Digital Philippines McKinley Exchange. The lecture was also livestreamed internally for TDP team members, allowing colleagues from other sites to join the discussion.

So far, I have had the opportunity to deliver lectures at their McKinley West, Vertis North, Araneta, McKinley Exchange, and Pavia (Iloilo) sites. This lecture was a fitting way to conclude a year of on-site engagements with TDP. But I still have webinars and historical tours lined up for TDP for the rest of the year.

In the lecture, I shared biographical notes on Juan Luna and Félix Resurrección Hidalgo, focusing on their artistic training, development, and formation as artists and patriots. This was followed by an analysis and appreciation of their selected works. More importantly, I situated their lives and artistic productions within the complex intersections of Spanish colonialism, ilustrado culture, artistic cosmopolitanism, and the emergence of the Filipino nation. More broadly, I also introduced TELUS team members to cultural and visual history as approaches to understanding the past.

Alvin Campomanes Historical Tours and Consulting sincerely thanks TELUS Digital University (TDU) or the continuing opportunity to bring Philippine history, art, and culture into their workplace. Maraming-maraming salamat po.

Thank you, too, to Mr. Francis Dador Jr. for his excellent work as emcee, and for helping make another successful TDU event possible.

Photos from Ms. Janessa Ocaban, L&D General Analyst of TDU.