“The Philippines: A Past Revisitedβ book launch at Museo El Deposito” – The Manila Times
THE National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), together with the Constantino Foundation, the Masters of Management Program of UP Manila, the Hunters-ROTC Historical Society, and the city government of San Juan, launched the 50th anniversary special edition of βThe Philippines: A Past Revisitedβ by Renato Constantino and Letizia Roxas Constantino.
SPECIAL EDITION The 50th anniversary special edition of βThe Philippines: A Past Revisitedβ was launched as a special hardbound edition. IMAGE FROM NHCP
Calling for a rapid transition to renewable energy almost thirty years ago showed that historian Renato Constantino was ahead of his time. Although it does not explicitly discuss climate change, the book shows the way global [READ]
50th Anniversary Edition of The Philippines: A Past Revisited at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary Edition of The Philippines: A Past Revisited at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines! Hosted by PUP Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Kasaysayan and the PUP Department of History, this special launch is part of the 2025 Research Colloquium and #BuwanNgKasaysayan2025.
π September 5, 2025
π 9:00 AM β 12:00 NN
π Bulwagang Bonifacio, 4F, NALLRC, PUP Manila
The Constantino Foundation is honored to take part in this student-led gathering that uplifts historical inquiry, climate memory, and the enduring legacy of Renato and Letizia Constantino.
π Register now: βhttps://forms.gle/S3zNHALufQ8msEia9
Friend of the Foundation
A friend of the foundation, historian Michael Charleston βXiaoβ Briones Chua, proudly holds his copy of the limited 50th Anniversary Edition of The Philippines: A Past Revisited. This commemorative release honors the enduring legacy of Renato and Letizia Roxas Constantino, whose work continues to inspire generations of scholars, educators, and truth-seekers.
Xiao Chua is a Filipino historian, academic, and media personality known for making Philippine history accessible and engaging to the public. He teaches at De La Salle University Manila and is widely recognized for his historical consultancy work, public lectures, and his popular segment βXiao Timeβ on PTV 4.
In his recent Walking History column in The Manila Times, Prof. Chua paid tribute to Letizia Roxas Constantino, highlighting her pivotal role in [READ]
50th anniversary edition of βThe Philippines: A Past Revisitedβ book launched
September 1, 2025 | BusinessMirror
Revisiting a past, reclaiming a future By Bernard Karganilla
βWe shall create more opportunities to salute the intellectual legacy of Renato Constantino and facilitate engaging discussions on wicked Philippine problems (landlordism, usury, grinding poverty, regressive taxation, unjust enrichment, bureaucratism).β
The climax of this yearβs History Month (Proclamation No. 339, [READ]
Museo El Deposito Hosts Launch of A Past Revisited 50th Anniversary Edition -NHCP
The NHCP Museo El Deposito in San Juan City hosted a launching for the 50th anniversary edition of Renato Constantinoβs ππ©π¦ ππ©πͺππͺπ±π±πͺπ―π¦π΄: π ππ’π΄π΅ ππ¦π·πͺπ΄πͺπ΅π¦π₯ last Friday, 29 August 2025.
Hosted by respected journalist Karmina Constantino-Torres, the program included messages from San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, NHCP Commissioner Dr. Francis N. Navarro, University of the Philippines Manila Professor Dr. Bernard Karganilla, and [READ]
PUP book launch of the 50th Anniversary of the Philippines: A Past Revisited
50th anniversary edition of A Past Revisited to be launched at the Sta. Mesa main campus of PUP on Sept. 5, from 9:00AM to 12:00 PM. Ipagbunyi ang #SintangPaaralan at makilahok! The special hardbound edition comes with a new introduction weaving the climate crisis with Philippine history and the global carbon past, as well the epic love story of Renato Constantino and Letizia Roxas Constantino.
A Past Revisited at Rosh Hotel: A Rainy Day, A Radiant Launch
Well. What a day! We started 1:30PM and left Rosh Hotel at 8PM. Despite the threat of flooding and the suspension of classes and government offices, so many turned up! We thank the Masters of Management Program of UP Manila and the Hunters-ROTC Historical Society for helping co-organize the event. Maraming salamat po!
Everyone was hungry for history and what a lovely setting it was to launch the 50th anniversary edition of The Philippines: A Past Revisited written and published in 1975 by Renato Constantino [READ]
