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

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

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!

THE BOY SOARS

Renato Redentor Constantino

April 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.

Green light from the start:

women drivers and eJeepneys

Red Constantino, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities

Climate change is not merely about crisis. It provides us an incredible opportunity to reassess the way we look at development. It forces us to rethink strategies and it gives us space to redesign the way we live our lives.

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Photo by iCSC. We sent this out to friends and partners yesterday, International Women's Day, March 8, 2012. With thanks to Joan "Basta Driver, Sweet Lover" Meris, who is standing on the foreground, hand on hip, who helped put this pic together.

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. Please sign the petition "Justice for Gerry Ortega" here.

GLIMMERS 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.


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Think 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.

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MAKE 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.

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EMIL'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 redster

THE 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.

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PALO 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.

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NEW 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.

GROUP 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.

PACQUIAO 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.

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GROWING 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.

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PEOPLE'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.

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GROUP 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/iCSC

CONGRESSIONAL 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.

Illuminated 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.

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