Alvin Campomanes Historical Tours and Consulting

Art Deco exhibit extended until October.

𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐎 𝐄𝐗𝐇𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃!

Due to the overwhelming reception and clamor for the show, we are extending the exhibition until 𝟐𝟓 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! Catch the biggest exhibition of all things Filipino Art Deco!

We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the public for its overwhelming support for the Art Deco: Modernity and Design in the Philippines 1925-1950 exhibition here at the National Museum of Fine Arts.

Visit us from Mondays to Sundays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. See you at the museum!

I have always approached the flag not as an endpoint of nationhood but as a civic symbol within an ongoing historical process that invites both respect and critical inquiry. Alvin Campomanes Historical Tours and Consulting joins the nation in the observance of National Flag Days (May 28 to June 12, 2026).

May we continue to honor the Philippines in whatever we do.

A candid photo from an impromptu historical tour conducted for employees of the Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) under the Makabayan Philippine History Module of their Makanayon Cultural Leadership Training Program.

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has made the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines available for download.

I found this photo of me conducting a tour of the Museo ni José Rizal at Fort Santiago in 2010. This was taken 16 years ago. As is obvious from my physique, this was a loooong time ago, hehe.

Still, it brings back fond memories of my early years in public history and heritage interpretation — long before many of the engagements that would later become a regular part of my life and work.

Carlos “Botong” Francisco’s masterpiece used to be displayed near the old entrance of the museum, the doorway facing what is now Papa Kape. It’s interesting how museums evolve over time, and how even the curation itself becomes part of the history we remember.

I had the privilege of leading a whole-day private historical tour of Manila (Intramuros - National Museum of the Philippines - Rizal Park Luneta) for Nexo, a centralized finance platform based in Sofia, Bulgaria that helps people manage cryptocurrencies.

Sharing a tour review written by Mr. Petar Marinov, Training and Project Management Senior Team Lead of Nexo.

For historical tour inquiries and other speaking/writing invitations, feel free to message [email protected] or the Alvin Campomanes Historical Tours and Consulting.

Last January, I received an inquiry from the University of the Philippines Third World Studies Center (UP-TWSC) if I could lead a historical tour of Intramuros for Grinnell College, a private liberal arts college in Iowa, United States of America.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of leading undergraduate students of Grinnell College who are taking the course “SPAM: Empire in a Can” (Latin American Studies and Sociology 195). Their course examines colonialism, empire, and their social and cultural legacies, requiring visits to former colonies of the US. The group visited Hawaii last month, and the historical tour that I conducted yesterday served as the culminating activity of their course.

They were joined by their professors: Dr. John Petrus (Associate Professor and Department Chair of Spanish), Dr. Sharon Quinsaat (Associate Professor and Department Chair of Peace and Conflict Studies), and Prof. Julia Lascol (Associate Director for Community-Engaged Learning).

UP TWSC researchers assisted us: Ms. Arriane Louis Fajardo, a former student of mine at UP Manila, and Mr. Jewel Christopher Politico.

I am proud and fulfilled that my tour forms part of an actual course offered at a US college.

For historical tour inquiries and other speaking or writing invitations, please send a message to [email protected] or Alvin Campomanes Historical Tours and Consulting.

Thank you for your continued support and appreciation.

Cheers,

Alvin D. Campomanes

Last Sunday, I conducted a private historical tour of Intramuros for employees of Hertz USA, one of the largest car rental firms in the world.

Sharing more snapshots from a recent private historical tour that I led for professors of Miriam College and Camosun College (Victoria, B.C., Canada). It was a pleasure discussing Philippine history and heritage with fellow educators.

International Museum Day (IMD) was established in 1977, following a resolution of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) to create an annual event that would “further unify the creative aspirations and efforts of museums” and “draw the attention of the world public to their activity.”

Over time, IMD has grown into a global observance, reflecting the expanding role of museums in public education, cultural exchange, and heritage preservation.

Consider visiting a nearby museum with family or friends. Happy International Museum Day, everyone!