Activist Renato Constantino Jr passes away

Activist Renato Constantino Jr. has passed away at the age of 79.

"With great sadness, we announce the passing of Renato Constantino, Jr. - “RC” to family and friends. We mourn the unbearable loss even as we celebrate a life fully lived,” the Constantino Foundation said on Facebook.

Constantino's daughter, journalist Karmina Constantino-Torres, lamented his passing. "I just lost my hero. Pop, help me pull through..." she said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Meanwhile, in a Facebook post, his son Red said, "Sad news, friends and family. Our much loved RC has moved on. He asked that we celebrate instead of spending too much time mourning. To live life with meaning and purpose."

Constantino is the son of the late historian Renato Constantino Sr.

A wake will be held on April 8, Monday, at 38 Panay Avenue in Brgy. Paligsahan, Quezon City from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Constantino Foundation said further updates will be posted on its Facebook page. —Joahna Lei Casilao/KBK, GMA Integrated News