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By Bernard Karganilla | September 4, 2025 | Malaya Business Insight

‘These are historical facts that are hereby recalled on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II, whose essential lesson is the necessity of eradicating Hitlerism in all its forms.’

THE fascist Japanese should have surrendered right after Hirohito used his “Voice of the Crane” to cry uncle, but they refused. It took the Oriental Hitlerites two more weeks before they signed the Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri: “…We hereby proclaim the unconditional surrender to the Allied Powers of the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters and of all Japanese armed forces and all armed forces under Japanese control wherever situated…We hereby command the Japanese Imperial Government and the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters at [READ]

RENATO2025-09-06T23:23:21+08:00September 8, 2025|

PIA Covers Launch of 50th Anniversary Edition of The Philippines: A Past Revisited at Museo El Deposito

‘The Philippines: A Past Revisited’ Book Launch at Museo El Deposito

By National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) | August 28, 2025

SAN JUAN CITY, METRO MANILA ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) together with the Constantino Foundation, Masters of Management Program of UP Manila, Hunters-ROTC Historical Society and the City Government of San Juan will launch the 50th anniversary special edition of The Philippines: A Past Revisited by Renato Constantino and Letizia Roxas Constantino.

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 economic developments involving fossil fuel-driven imperial expansion intersected with the course eventually taken by the Philippines.

Written and first published in 1975, the [READ]

RENATO2025-09-04T15:03:58+08:00September 7, 2025|

Museo El Deposito Hosts 50th Launch of A Past Revisited

Photos from the 50th launch of A Past Revisited, held on 29 August 2025 at Museo El Deposito. The event marked a significant milestone in the public life of the text, reaffirming its role in shaping historical discourse and civic memory. First published in 1975, the book continues to challenge dominant narratives and foreground Filipino agency in the writing of national history. Deep appreciation to all institutions and individuals who contributed to this commemorative gathering. Photos are from NHCP, Bernard Testa, and Constantino Foundation. [READ]

RENATO2025-09-06T23:24:04+08:00September 6, 2025|

“The Philippines: A Past Revisited’ 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 “The Philippines: A Past Revisited” by Renato Constantino and Letizia Roxas Constantino.

SPECIAL EDITION The 50th anniversary special edition of ‘The Philippines: A Past Revisited’ 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]

RENATO2025-09-04T15:03:54+08:00September 5, 2025|

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.

🗓 September 5, 2025

🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN

📍 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.

🔗 Register now: ‎https://forms.gle/S3zNHALufQ8msEia9

RENATO2025-09-04T15:03:50+08:00September 4, 2025|

Friend of the Foundation

A friend of the foundation, historian Michael Charleston “Xiao” 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 “Xiao Time” 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]

RENATO2025-09-04T15:03:46+08:00September 4, 2025|

50th anniversary edition of ‘The Philippines: A Past Revisited’ book launched

The event began half an hour past its schedule, but history never arrives too late. It’s not [READ]

RENATO2025-09-04T15:03:23+08:00September 2, 2025|

Revisiting a past, reclaiming a future By Bernard Karganilla

By Bernard Karganilla August 28, 2025 | Published on Malaya Business Insight

‘We 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).’

The climax of this year’s History Month (Proclamation No. 339, [READ]

RENATO2025-09-04T15:03:19+08:00September 2, 2025|

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 Constantino’s 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴: 𝘈 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 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]

RENATO2025-09-04T15:03:14+08:00September 1, 2025|

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.

RENATO2025-09-04T15:03:08+08:00August 27, 2025|