tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62642012024-03-13T09:06:46.036+08:00THE KAMUNING REPUBLICRenato Redentor Constantino's blog. Stories, beer, paintings, photos. Come on in. Feedback welcome at redcosmo(at)gmail(dot)com.Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-31654598368189747862013-12-31T18:39:00.001+08:002013-12-31T18:42:44.331+08:00
LAST MORNING OF THE YEAR
Renato Redentor Constantino
December 31, 2013
The Family Files
Time for obligatory reflections, before the plunge into the unknown. Mareng Jeng asked earlier what stakes the new year will bring. Who's to know? Let's roll the dice, but let's also remember what makes it all worthwhile.
Let's go!
Pic by redster
Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-27149291245243411192013-12-28T12:46:00.001+08:002013-12-28T12:46:25.249+08:00
LISTING LISTS
Renato Redentor Constantino
December 27, 2013
The Family Files
The ship is listing. Quick grab your books.
Let's go!
Pics by redster
Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-88271621966236890552013-12-27T18:16:00.000+08:002013-12-27T18:55:10.693+08:00
REENTRY
Renato Redentor Constantino
December 26, 2013
The Family Files
It's the day after Christmas. Fixed breakfast for Kala and drove her to her office. I've had my double espresso and the day is crisp.
Let's go!
Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-31053934575429401352012-04-17T21:17:00.001+08:002012-04-17T21:18:11.868+08:00
THE BOY SOARSRenato Redentor ConstantinoApril 16, 2012
The Family Files
Rio has finished Grade 7 and he's blazed a trail of glory, with big thanks from the parents channeled to his wonderful school, the Community of Learners Foundation, or COLF, which nurtured his mind and his charms and where his persona flourished.
FULL POST
Photo of RC and Rio by redster.Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-38576465240426630922012-03-09T09:52:00.000+08:002012-03-09T09:52:54.274+08:00 <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-54389820801107310312012-01-22T13:29:00.004+08:002012-01-22T13:32:50.343+08:00
I LIVE THERE TOO
RENATO REDENTOR CONSTANTINO
Nowhereisland.org
January 22, 2012
Dear resident of Nowhereisland,
The question posed by Citizen Hartley, which launched your enterprise -- it is not easy to answer.
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Photo by redster. I live there too is dedicated to the memory of Gerry Ortega, ecologist and friend, who was killed on January 24, 2011 because of his anti-mining advocacy. Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-57842373282713077002011-06-22T14:56:00.001+08:002011-06-22T14:57:47.596+08:00GLIMMERS OF GREEN HOPE FOR ASIAN CITIES
Karl Malakunas, Agence France Presse
June 21, 2011
MANILA – The air in most Asian cities is getting more polluted, the rivers filthier, but there are many reasons to believe in a green vision for the region as urbanisation powers ahead.
FULL STORY Animal dreams photo by redster.Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-35631594519454500872011-05-23T15:28:00.000+08:002011-05-23T15:28:33.602+08:00Think tank hails climate change prioritization by gov't
InterAksyon.com
23 May 11
MANILA, Philippines – An independent environmental think tank welcomed the administration’s prioritization of climate change by reorganizing Cabinet clusters to reflect this new focus.
FULL STORYRedsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-41349509078700858162011-05-23T15:11:00.000+08:002011-05-23T15:11:13.556+08:00MAKE WAY FOR THE E-JEEPNEY
By Pepper Marcelo
Planet Philippines
06 May 2011
With rising oil prices and worsening air pollution, Filipinos are looking into clean and green technology as the only viable option for the country’s transport industry.
FULL STORYRedsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-56958940642499048672011-04-11T09:21:00.000+08:002011-04-11T09:21:51.449+08:00EMIL's BIRTHDAY
The Family Files
Only Emil knows his real age. But yesterday we marked his third year with us, as Rio's loyal friend and as a happy member of the Kamuning Republic.
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Photos by redsterRedsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-62778654691759509522011-03-08T17:54:00.001+08:002011-03-08T18:10:32.419+08:00THE EMPIRE'S PRESENT
RENATO REDENTOR CONSTANTINO
GMAnews.tv
March 8, 2011
The wise men cometh. Here comes the bling. On sale, democracy's dubious offspring.
FULL STORY Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-74584376142474587852011-03-06T13:11:00.000+08:002011-03-06T13:11:09.658+08:00PALO SANTO MARRON BY DOGFISH HEAD
A beer to marry
Renato Redentor Constantino
The first town on this planet that legally recognizes human-and-ale marriage, I'd go there straight away to ink my vows. So here's another beer that made my eyes flutter with its crazy charm. C'mon in.
FULL STORYRedsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-30563172721339929692011-03-05T11:39:00.000+08:002011-03-05T11:39:00.188+08:00NEW PINOY e-TRIKES UNVEILED
abs-cbnNEWS.com
03/04/2011 8:59 PM | Updated as of 03/04/2011 11:21 PM
MANILA, Philippines – An environment group urged the government on Friday to take a serious look at electric vehicles as part of the country’s move away from fossil fuel dependence amid rising oil prices and climate change.
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Photo by Avilash Roul.Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-68400849231817107222011-03-05T11:30:00.000+08:002011-03-05T11:30:19.456+08:00GROUP PRODS GOV'T TO EMBRACE ELECTRIC VEHICLES
InterAksyon.com
04-Mar-11, 3:09 PM
MANILA, Philippines - It's time to "start the slow but sure transition away from fossil fuel dependence" amidst spiking oil prices, the growing tension in the Middle East and Libya and the worsening impacts of climate change.
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Photo by Avilash Roul.Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-78196777661627792092011-02-25T16:18:00.000+08:002011-02-25T16:18:41.499+08:00PACQUIAO BACKS CLIMATE CHANGE SURVIVAL FUND
abs-cbnNEWS.com
February 23, 2011, updated as of February 24, 11:28 AM
MANILA, Philippines – Boxing superstar and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao is among lawmakers in the House of Representatives and Senate who are supporting the creation of a climate change survival fund for local governments.
FULL STORYRedsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-86806217760972142002011-02-25T16:05:00.000+08:002011-02-25T16:05:27.085+08:00GROWING SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE FUND BILL HAILED
Interaksyon.com (online news portal of ABC-5)
February 24, 2011
MANILA, Philippines – More lawmakers have signed on as co-authors of a climate change survival fund bill, earning them a “climate salute” from a policy think tank.
FULL STORYRedsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-19240421333495445612011-02-25T15:48:00.000+08:002011-02-25T15:48:50.762+08:00PEOPLE'S SURVIVAL FUND PUSHED TO PROTECT FARMERS FROM CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT
Bong D. Fabe
CBCP News
CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Feb. 18, 2011—Among the vulnerable sectors to climate change in Philippine society the agriculture sector is the most defenseless and exposed.
FULL STORYRedsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-67083484927700716952011-02-25T15:30:00.000+08:002011-02-25T15:30:18.535+08:00GROUP REPORTS GROWING SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE FUND BILL
Jerrie M. Abella/Karl B. Kaufman
GMAnews.tv
February 23, 2011
A non-government organization promoting the use of sustainable energy has welcomed the growing support in Congress for a bill that seeks to establish a climate change survival fund.
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Photo by Reina Garcia/iCSCRedsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-59283298481500009702011-02-25T15:01:00.000+08:002011-02-25T15:01:18.607+08:00CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE FUND CLIMBS
SunStar Manila
February 25, 2011
Congressional support for a bill that establishes a climate adaptation fund for local governments has risen, a leading Philippine climate policy think tank said.
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Pix by redster, Feb 2011.Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-74935601613428939662010-12-19T18:27:00.000+08:002010-12-19T18:27:28.326+08:00Illuminated Ambient Pillow (IAP)
Sung with Sonny and Cher's I Got You Babe and Something Stupid by the Mavericks, here are a few photos I took during the recent board meeting of the International Accountability Project (IAP) held at Hidden Villa, San Francisco, December 11, 2010. C'mon in. Thanks for dropping by.
FULL STORY Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-2161243328511485392010-12-13T15:27:00.001+08:002010-12-13T15:27:53.807+08:00WINTER IN BREMEN
RENATO REDENTOR CONSTANTINO
GMAnews.tv
December 13, 2010
For days Europe was a white mess as snowstorms ploughed across the continent, snarling airports and stuffing railways and highways with snow.
FULL STORYRedsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-19415979380497483262010-12-09T23:11:00.000+08:002010-12-09T23:11:48.681+08:00In CNN Eco Solutions:
Driving ambitions for electric vehicles in Philippines
08 December 2010
By Dean Irvine, CNN
Manila, Philippines -- Quietly cutting through the chronic traffic of Manila, the sprawling capital city of Philippines, is a fleet of brightly colored electric vehicles.
SEE VIDEO HERE
FULL STORYRedsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-81949228974257498092010-11-26T18:43:00.002+08:002010-11-26T18:43:57.658+08:00E-vehicles, the next big thing?
abs-cbnNEWS.com
November 25, 2010, Updated as of 11/26/2010 3:27 AM
MANILA, Philippines – Electric vehicles (E-vehicles) could be the next big thing in the country’s automotive industry, advocates and businessmen believe.
FULL STORYRedsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-47397966385681995402010-11-26T18:42:00.000+08:002010-11-26T18:42:40.164+08:00Electric vehicle program gets boost from summit
Ayen Infante, The Daily Tribune
Pasig City, November 25, 2010 - Pledges by leading figures from the private sector, the government, non-government organizations (NGOs) and the academe to scale up and accelerate electric vehicle development were made during the conclusion yesterday of the country’s first electric vehicle summit.
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Photo Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6264201.post-50862488366180836412010-11-26T18:39:00.000+08:002010-11-26T18:39:45.886+08:00Meralco commits to assist e-vehicle program
Paul Anthony A. Isla, 23 November 2010
BusinessMirror
FINANCING electric jeepneys and tricycles remain to be the biggest challenge most operators face, Red Constantino, executive director of the Institute of Climate and Sustainable Cities (iCSC) said on Tuesday.
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Photo by Nonoy Lacza/BusinessMirror.Redsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.com0