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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 people who want to vote for the opposition must do this as a sign of protest. They should vote without having any illusions that there will be meaningful change unless we secure real independence.
“My fearless forecast: another American victory.”
WE Forum, 4 February 1986
“My fearless forecast: another American victory.”
WE Forum, 4 February 1986
February 19, 2026 at 2:32 AM
“The people who want to vote for the opposition must do this as a sign of protest. They should vote without having any illusions that there will be meaningful change unless we secure real independence.
“My fearless forecast: another American victory.”
WE Forum, 4 February 1986
“My fearless forecast: another American victory.”
WE Forum, 4 February 1986
On the [U.S.] bases issue, there is no basic difference between the two. The Americans must be happy about this. . . Neither candidate is courageous enough to confront American imperialism. . . .
February 19, 2026 at 2:32 AM
On the [U.S.] bases issue, there is no basic difference between the two. The Americans must be happy about this. . . Neither candidate is courageous enough to confront American imperialism. . . .
This is because a neocolonial economic blueprint can only be implemented by authoritarian means. . . .
“Traditional politics rides high again. Both candidates have succeeded in forging an anti-communist consensus. . .
“Traditional politics rides high again. Both candidates have succeeded in forging an anti-communist consensus. . .
February 19, 2026 at 2:32 AM
This is because a neocolonial economic blueprint can only be implemented by authoritarian means. . . .
“Traditional politics rides high again. Both candidates have succeeded in forging an anti-communist consensus. . .
“Traditional politics rides high again. Both candidates have succeeded in forging an anti-communist consensus. . .
But unless they present this question and the attendant violations of human rights as consequences of an economic program that benefits foreign interests and unless they propose concrete measures that will reverse present programs already in place, there can be no end to repressive measures.
February 19, 2026 at 2:32 AM
But unless they present this question and the attendant violations of human rights as consequences of an economic program that benefits foreign interests and unless they propose concrete measures that will reverse present programs already in place, there can be no end to repressive measures.
“The opposition is performing a useful service in the general struggle against authoritarian rule and therefore is contributing to an aspect of the protest movement.
February 19, 2026 at 2:32 AM
“The opposition is performing a useful service in the general struggle against authoritarian rule and therefore is contributing to an aspect of the protest movement.
“I view the current electoral exercise with ‘amiable skepticism.’ The frenetic activities have diverted the attention of the people from basic issues. Both Marcos and Aquino view the economic situation within the parameters of the IMF program. Economic issues have been depoliticized. . . .
February 19, 2026 at 2:32 AM
“I view the current electoral exercise with ‘amiable skepticism.’ The frenetic activities have diverted the attention of the people from basic issues. Both Marcos and Aquino view the economic situation within the parameters of the IMF program. Economic issues have been depoliticized. . . .
People power will . . . become people's power [when it is] directed by the people themselves. Only then can we truly say that we have won a people's revolution."
February 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM
People power will . . . become people's power [when it is] directed by the people themselves. Only then can we truly say that we have won a people's revolution."
The people must use their democratic rights to push for basic changes in economic policy. . . [They] must become aware of the real roots of economic exploitation as they have become aware of corruption and political repression. . .
February 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM
The people must use their democratic rights to push for basic changes in economic policy. . . [They] must become aware of the real roots of economic exploitation as they have become aware of corruption and political repression. . .
"People power would not fulfill its potential if it were to limit its concerns to the restoration and enhancement of democratic rights. Above all, people power must be exercised in defense of economic rights and national sovereignty.
February 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM
"People power would not fulfill its potential if it were to limit its concerns to the restoration and enhancement of democratic rights. Above all, people power must be exercised in defense of economic rights and national sovereignty.
because the opposition was in fact offering more or less the same economic program (to be more honestly and efficiently managed) and it wanted American support. The opposition team stood for democracy but not for nationalism and certainly not for anti-imperialism.”
February 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM
because the opposition was in fact offering more or less the same economic program (to be more honestly and efficiently managed) and it wanted American support. The opposition team stood for democracy but not for nationalism and certainly not for anti-imperialism.”
In short, Sobra na, Tama na, Palitan na was directed at the Maros dictatorship, not the US-Marcos dictatorship. Neither the culpability of the US nor the poverty-and-debt-breeding economic development program was attacked...
February 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM
In short, Sobra na, Tama na, Palitan na was directed at the Maros dictatorship, not the US-Marcos dictatorship. Neither the culpability of the US nor the poverty-and-debt-breeding economic development program was attacked...
When they decried growing poverty and mounting foreign debts, the candidates blamed it all on Marcos, exonerating by their silence the US which had consistently and generously supported him all these years.
February 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM
When they decried growing poverty and mounting foreign debts, the candidates blamed it all on Marcos, exonerating by their silence the US which had consistently and generously supported him all these years.
“Given the dismal 20-year record of the Marcos administration, the opposition did not lack issues. However, it concentrated on corruption, hidden wealth and Imelda’s extravagance, Ninoy’s assassination, and repression and terrorism.
February 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM
“Given the dismal 20-year record of the Marcos administration, the opposition did not lack issues. However, it concentrated on corruption, hidden wealth and Imelda’s extravagance, Ninoy’s assassination, and repression and terrorism.
“The portentous events of February followed one another in rapid succession involving many millions of Filipinos in accustomed actions of commitment and courage and evoking in the whole nation a gamut of strong emotions from fear, dejection, and disgust, to pride and euphoria of victory.”
February 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM
“The portentous events of February followed one another in rapid succession involving many millions of Filipinos in accustomed actions of commitment and courage and evoking in the whole nation a gamut of strong emotions from fear, dejection, and disgust, to pride and euphoria of victory.”
our common past, and our common need to overcome challenges that lie ahead.
Get yourself a copy of the magazine, available in Mercury branches. Mabuhay, Batch 68 of St. Theresa's!
Get yourself a copy of the magazine, available in Mercury branches. Mabuhay, Batch 68 of St. Theresa's!
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
our common past, and our common need to overcome challenges that lie ahead.
Get yourself a copy of the magazine, available in Mercury branches. Mabuhay, Batch 68 of St. Theresa's!
Get yourself a copy of the magazine, available in Mercury branches. Mabuhay, Batch 68 of St. Theresa's!
The high level of curiosity displayed by Batch 68 is remarkable, a quality we hope Filipinos will emulate. Older, or younger, curiosity ensures a sense of discovery is constant in our lives, which is enriching but also liberating, especially when it merges with interest in history,
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The high level of curiosity displayed by Batch 68 is remarkable, a quality we hope Filipinos will emulate. Older, or younger, curiosity ensures a sense of discovery is constant in our lives, which is enriching but also liberating, especially when it merges with interest in history,
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.
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
Eufemio Agbayani III has been a panelist in previous Pandesal Forums but was a guest last Feb. 6 as he accompanied his NHCP colleague Ian Kristoffer Pasion who spoke in the panel.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Eufemio Agbayani III has been a panelist in previous Pandesal Forums but was a guest last Feb. 6 as he accompanied his NHCP colleague Ian Kristoffer Pasion who spoke in the panel.
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