Intramuros Learning Sessions episode no. 50
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Overview
For this special 50th episode of the Intramuros Learning Sessions, we take you on a virtual tour of the redesign of Casa Manila and a closer look at the life and times of 19th century Intramuros.
- Guest speakers: Anton Mendoza and Toto Gonzales
- Moderator: Rancho Arcilla
About the speakers
J. Anton Mendoza
J. Antonio Mendoza has built an interior design career who is known for his pristine and elegant modern designs of residences, restaurants, hotels, commercial establishments and institutions. A master of clarity and glamour, his excellence in interior design has given him recognition in countless publications in the in the field of design locally and internationally. His design practice was established in 1991. He is the design principal of the firm J. Antonio Mendoza Architects. Mendoza is 100% Philippine-trained and holds a degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the 400-year- old Royal and Pontifical Universidad de Santo Tomas, Manila.
Toto Gonzalez
Augusto Gonzalez III, known in his circle as “Toto,” is a lifelong student of Philippine and World history. His priorities in life are books and plants. He is the specialist for antique Filipino furniture at the Leon Gallery. Gonzalez works in the real estate industry. He attended De La Salle University and the University of the Philippines. He is descended from old Pampanga and Manila families.
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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| See Previous ILS Episode In Truth and Virtues: Timeless Legacies of the University of Santo Tomas, 1611-1941 | See Next ILS Episode Catholic Devotions as the Church’s Intangible Heritage |
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