Desiree Ann Cua Benipayo is a writer and film producer. She is currently the Vice President for Research and Education at the Philippine World War II Memorial Foundation, and the Secretary at the Memorare Manila 1945.
Ms. Benipayo is author of Honor: The Legacy of Jose Abad Santos, which was recently awarded Best Book of Nonfiction Prose in English in the 2019 National Book Awards. Ms. Benipayo, together with her husband, also produced a film documentary adaptation of her book, which received an “A” rating by the Philippine Cinema Evaluation Board.
As main speaker
LS 15 – Heroes of World War II Part 1: Escoda, Abad Santos, and Lim
ILS 21 – Heroes of World War II Part 2: Heroines
ILS 44 – Battle of Manila: Humanity Amidst the Carnage
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As guest moderator
ILS 9 – 1945 Battle of Manila: The Intramuros Experience
ILS 28 – Sifting Through The Myths of General Douglas MacArthur
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About the Intramuros Learning Sessions
The Intramuros Learning Sessions (ILS) is the educational webinar series of the Intramuros Administration (IA). The IA is an attached national government agency under the Department of Tourism.
Topics are interdisciplinary and cover themes related to Intramuros and Manila studies, Philippine studies, as well as cultural heritage studies. Pursuant to IA’s charter, the ILS aims to contribute to the strengthening of the Filipino’s national identity and sense of belonging and pride.
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