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The Constantino Foundation was established to advance a singular idea. In order to shape the future, the past must play an active role in the present.
The nation will soon mark the 40th anniversary of EDSA, a time of simplicity, complexity, and mythmaking. Four days before the Snap Election of February 1986, Renato Constantino wrote insights in the fortnightly paper WE Forum that deserves our pause today:
February 19, 2026 at 2:32 AM
The nation will soon mark the 40th anniversary of EDSA, a time of simplicity, complexity, and mythmaking. Four days before the Snap Election of February 1986, Renato Constantino wrote insights in the fortnightly paper WE Forum that deserves our pause today:
The Snap Revolution: A Post Mortem
The past is always present, but often concealed or costumed. Letizia Roxas Constantino wrote this in March 1986, less than a month after EDSA:
The past is always present, but often concealed or costumed. Letizia Roxas Constantino wrote this in March 1986, less than a month after EDSA:
February 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM
The Snap Revolution: A Post Mortem
The past is always present, but often concealed or costumed. Letizia Roxas Constantino wrote this in March 1986, less than a month after EDSA:
The past is always present, but often concealed or costumed. Letizia Roxas Constantino wrote this in March 1986, less than a month after EDSA:
The Foundation certainly had a great time, one made memorable because of a particular quality that stood out among the women of Batch 68 - all of them were so mighty curious.
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The Foundation certainly had a great time, one made memorable because of a particular quality that stood out among the women of Batch 68 - all of them were so mighty curious.
We're in this month's Enrich Magazine of Mercury Drugstore! Hooray! We hosted the lovely Batch 68 of St. Theresa's High School in October 2024, and one of the participants (thank you, Eve Angcanan!) wrote an essay about the exchanges.
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
We're in this month's Enrich Magazine of Mercury Drugstore! Hooray! We hosted the lovely Batch 68 of St. Theresa's High School in October 2024, and one of the participants (thank you, Eve Angcanan!) wrote an essay about the exchanges.
This year, the Pandesal Forum at Kamuning Bakery Cafe returned to this moment through historical discussion, situating the war within its broader context and revisiting its place in the nation’s past.
Image source: Oskee Recabar's Facebook Post and Constantino Foundation
Image source: Oskee Recabar's Facebook Post and Constantino Foundation
February 7, 2026 at 9:35 AM
This year, the Pandesal Forum at Kamuning Bakery Cafe returned to this moment through historical discussion, situating the war within its broader context and revisiting its place in the nation’s past.
Image source: Oskee Recabar's Facebook Post and Constantino Foundation
Image source: Oskee Recabar's Facebook Post and Constantino Foundation
More than a date on the calendar, February 4, 1899 marks the beginning of the Philippine-American War. The conflict set in motion a new phase in Philippine history, one that continues to shape how this period is studied and understood.
February 7, 2026 at 9:35 AM
More than a date on the calendar, February 4, 1899 marks the beginning of the Philippine-American War. The conflict set in motion a new phase in Philippine history, one that continues to shape how this period is studied and understood.
We share here a panelist’s reflection on the historical discussions from recent Pandesal Forum sessions, including those on the Abad Santos family and the Philippine–American Memorial Day, and on the transmission of historical memory across generations.
February 7, 2026 at 9:03 AM
We share here a panelist’s reflection on the historical discussions from recent Pandesal Forum sessions, including those on the Abad Santos family and the Philippine–American Memorial Day, and on the transmission of historical memory across generations.
The Pandesal Forum, held at Kamuning Bakery Cafe on 6 February 2026, convened historians, writers, and public intellectuals in observance of Philippine–American War Memorial Day.
February 7, 2026 at 9:01 AM
The Pandesal Forum, held at Kamuning Bakery Cafe on 6 February 2026, convened historians, writers, and public intellectuals in observance of Philippine–American War Memorial Day.
Today, a new press briefing about the past at a house of memory - Kamuning Bakery - with valued guests who will speak of history and current affairs.
📍 Kamuning Bakery Cafe
📅 February 6, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
Here's a refresher about Kapitan Bikong -
🔗 constantinofoundation.org/isabelo-kapi...
📍 Kamuning Bakery Cafe
📅 February 6, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
Here's a refresher about Kapitan Bikong -
🔗 constantinofoundation.org/isabelo-kapi...
February 6, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Today, a new press briefing about the past at a house of memory - Kamuning Bakery - with valued guests who will speak of history and current affairs.
📍 Kamuning Bakery Cafe
📅 February 6, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
Here's a refresher about Kapitan Bikong -
🔗 constantinofoundation.org/isabelo-kapi...
📍 Kamuning Bakery Cafe
📅 February 6, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
Here's a refresher about Kapitan Bikong -
🔗 constantinofoundation.org/isabelo-kapi...
A Source of Pride
February 4, 2026 marks the 127th anniversary of the beginning of the Philippine-American War, a badly remembered chapter in our history.
February 4, 2026 marks the 127th anniversary of the beginning of the Philippine-American War, a badly remembered chapter in our history.
February 4, 2026 at 7:15 AM
A Source of Pride
February 4, 2026 marks the 127th anniversary of the beginning of the Philippine-American War, a badly remembered chapter in our history.
February 4, 2026 marks the 127th anniversary of the beginning of the Philippine-American War, a badly remembered chapter in our history.
𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐔𝐌 — 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 150𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒆𝒅𝒓𝒐 𝑨𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒔 (1876–2026)
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 150𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒆𝒅𝒓𝒐 𝑨𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒔 (1876–2026)
February 4, 2026 at 7:12 AM
𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐔𝐌 — 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 150𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒆𝒅𝒓𝒐 𝑨𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒔 (1876–2026)
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 150𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒆𝒅𝒓𝒐 𝑨𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒔 (1876–2026)
Last night in Ateneo, a short talk after the staging of Sisa: Ang Pinakamiserableng Babaeng Katha ni Rizal, by Allan Derain and Wena Festin. It's a compelling play that shows why it's so important to build bridges that allow young Filipinos to reach and grapple with some of the timelessness of Rizal
February 4, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Last night in Ateneo, a short talk after the staging of Sisa: Ang Pinakamiserableng Babaeng Katha ni Rizal, by Allan Derain and Wena Festin. It's a compelling play that shows why it's so important to build bridges that allow young Filipinos to reach and grapple with some of the timelessness of Rizal
“If freedom is to be preserved, fascism must be destroyed at all costs.”
These are the timeless words of the hero Pedro Abad Santos, born 150 years ago on 31 January 1876. He was a fighter for the welfare of his people even early in his life.
These are the timeless words of the hero Pedro Abad Santos, born 150 years ago on 31 January 1876. He was a fighter for the welfare of his people even early in his life.
January 31, 2026 at 1:47 AM
“If freedom is to be preserved, fascism must be destroyed at all costs.”
These are the timeless words of the hero Pedro Abad Santos, born 150 years ago on 31 January 1876. He was a fighter for the welfare of his people even early in his life.
These are the timeless words of the hero Pedro Abad Santos, born 150 years ago on 31 January 1876. He was a fighter for the welfare of his people even early in his life.
The Constantino Foundation invites the public to a Pandesal Forum commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Pedro Abad Santos, an important figure in the history of Philippine social reform.
January 29, 2026 at 10:14 AM
The Constantino Foundation invites the public to a Pandesal Forum commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Pedro Abad Santos, an important figure in the history of Philippine social reform.
Dr Ian Christopher Alfonso gave a lecture yesterday worthy of the 150th birth anniversary of the revolutionary Pedro Abad Santos. We thank our co-organizers, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, the UP Departamento ng Kasaysayan, and the City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
January 29, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Dr Ian Christopher Alfonso gave a lecture yesterday worthy of the 150th birth anniversary of the revolutionary Pedro Abad Santos. We thank our co-organizers, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, the UP Departamento ng Kasaysayan, and the City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
1 of Pampanga's greats - Pedro Abad Santos. Join if you can, it's free - but remember, 1stcome, first served basis. Seats are limited! Lezzgo and let's learn tons of insights together. It's not everyday one gets to hear the compelling scholar, Dr. Ian Christopher Alfonso, speak.
January 28, 2026 at 4:12 AM
1 of Pampanga's greats - Pedro Abad Santos. Join if you can, it's free - but remember, 1stcome, first served basis. Seats are limited! Lezzgo and let's learn tons of insights together. It's not everyday one gets to hear the compelling scholar, Dr. Ian Christopher Alfonso, speak.
With 350 PH and Justice for Leonard Co as neighbors, we open! Tambay na sa #MaginhawaArtsandFoodFestival.
December 13, 2025 at 3:31 AM
With 350 PH and Justice for Leonard Co as neighbors, we open! Tambay na sa #MaginhawaArtsandFoodFestival.
Bake history into our lives. Buhay si Pingkian kung nais natin! A pleasure to break bread with Wilson Flores, NHCP' Eufemio Agbayani III, Emilio Jacinto's descendants, LIRA's Abner Dormiendo, and the indefatigable Vim Nadera.
December 13, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Bake history into our lives. Buhay si Pingkian kung nais natin! A pleasure to break bread with Wilson Flores, NHCP' Eufemio Agbayani III, Emilio Jacinto's descendants, LIRA's Abner Dormiendo, and the indefatigable Vim Nadera.
Leonard Co, Bayani Ko t-shirts and books will be available today at the Maginhawa Arts and Food Festival at the Constantino Foundation tent! Come on over and help bring justice to Leonard Co, the People's Botanist!
December 13, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Leonard Co, Bayani Ko t-shirts and books will be available today at the Maginhawa Arts and Food Festival at the Constantino Foundation tent! Come on over and help bring justice to Leonard Co, the People's Botanist!
More Merch!
December 11, 2025 at 5:36 AM
More Merch!
Merch alert! A historian tote bag? Why yes. See more in our tent this Dec. 13 in support of QC's Maginhawa Arts and Food Festival!
December 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Merch alert! A historian tote bag? Why yes. See more in our tent this Dec. 13 in support of QC's Maginhawa Arts and Food Festival!
𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫! 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬!
Strands of Philippine history and climate change are more tangled than you think.
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Strands of Philippine history and climate change are more tangled than you think.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:23 AM
𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫! 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬!
Strands of Philippine history and climate change are more tangled than you think.
Read full story here:
www.facebook.com/constantinof...
Strands of Philippine history and climate change are more tangled than you think.
Read full story here:
www.facebook.com/constantinof...
We are part of the Maginhawa Arts and Food Festival this Dec. 13! Look for our tent - we will sell new Renato and Letty Constantino t-shirts, posters, tote bags, pamphlets, books, Alas ng Bayan 2.0 merch, and LunaRiver zines!
December 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
We are part of the Maginhawa Arts and Food Festival this Dec. 13! Look for our tent - we will sell new Renato and Letty Constantino t-shirts, posters, tote bags, pamphlets, books, Alas ng Bayan 2.0 merch, and LunaRiver zines!
𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝟐.𝟎 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐔𝐏 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐚
The Constantino Foundation, in partnership with the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Official), PUP Department of History, PUP Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Kasaysayan, and 350 Pilipinas proudly present Alas ng Bayan 2.0: Revealing the Superpowered—
The Constantino Foundation, in partnership with the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Official), PUP Department of History, PUP Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Kasaysayan, and 350 Pilipinas proudly present Alas ng Bayan 2.0: Revealing the Superpowered—
December 7, 2025 at 8:09 AM
𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝟐.𝟎 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐔𝐏 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐚
The Constantino Foundation, in partnership with the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Official), PUP Department of History, PUP Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Kasaysayan, and 350 Pilipinas proudly present Alas ng Bayan 2.0: Revealing the Superpowered—
The Constantino Foundation, in partnership with the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Official), PUP Department of History, PUP Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Kasaysayan, and 350 Pilipinas proudly present Alas ng Bayan 2.0: Revealing the Superpowered—