MAKATI, Philippines (Jul 2026): You have a few more weeks to catch a rare look at the love letters and personal artifacts of the couple who changed how we look at our own history. The Constantino Foundation and Yuchengco Museum officially extended the run of “Pasts Revisited: An Exhibit on a Usable History and the Romance of Renato Constantino and Letizia Roxas Constantino” until July 31, 2026.
Located at the RCBC Plaza in Makati City, the showcase focuses on the celebrated husband and wife historian duo. Organizers decided to keep the doors open longer because of high demand and the sheer size of the collection. This is the first time the public can see personal items like Renato’s writing desk and his wood pipes. Legend has it that National Artist Vicente Manansala once traded a custom painting just to get his hands on one of those pipes.
A look at Pinoy resistance
Visitors can also see gifts from famous painters like Malang and Araceli Dans. There are photos with iconic figures like Senators Claro M. Recto and Lorenzo Tañada, along with notes from historians like William Henry Scott and Doreen Fernandez. The exhibit also features a project called “Alas ng Bayan,” which honors five Pinay women who fought against national oppression throughout history.
Managing Director Renato Redentor Constantino says the exhibit is a push for historical memory in a time when the nation feels a bit lost. Co-curator Ninel Constantino explained that the layout avoids a boring chronological timeline. Instead, it serves as an open invitation for people to think critically about the Filipino identity.
Plan your visit
The museum is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. While there is an admission fee, students, teachers, senior citizens, and PWDs can get substantial discounts. If you are bringing a group, you can email [email protected] to schedule. You can also pick up books like “Renato Constantino: A Life Revisited” at the YSpace Museum Shop before you leave to take a piece of this history home.
The Constantino legacy exhibit just got extended: here is why you need to go
