The Constantino Foundation

The Constantino Foundation is dedicated to advancing the idea of a usable history, where lessons from the past become active elements of the present.

The foundation was established on 18 October 1976 by Renato Constantino (March 10, 1919 – September 15, 1999) and Letizia Roxas Constantino (April 9, 1920-June 27, 2016) to advance a singular idea: in order to shape the future, the past must play an active role in the present. To the founders, this concept is the key to creating and mobilising an informed and involved Filipino citizenry.

Originally named the Foundation for Nationalist Studies, the organization is headquartered in 38 Panay Ave., Bgy. Paligsahan, Quezon City. Inside the compound is the foundation’s Linangan Gallery—home of the Constantino Murals—and the founders’
library and archives.

Renato Constantino was the first president, followed by Letizia Roxas Constantino after the founding president passed away in 1999. Renato Constantino, Jr., known to friends and family as RC (September 15, 1944 – April 4, 2024) became the head upon the death of Letizia in 2016.