Karina Constantino David
Karina Roxas Constantino David (March 19, 1946 – May 7, 2019) was a Filipino activist, public servant, and musician best known for being a former chairperson of the Civil Service Commission of the Philippines, and for her opposition to the Martial Law dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos as part of the activist duo "Inang Laya". She also served as the chairperson of the Career Executive Service Board, a government entity supervising the top management personnel of the Philippine government. She was a member of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Board of Trustees.
Karina Constantino David | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Civil Service Commission | |
| In office February 23, 2001 – February 2, 2008 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Corazon Alma G. de Leon |
| Succeeded by | Ricardo Saludo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karina Roxas Constantino March 19, 1946 |
| Died | May 7, 2019 (aged 73) |
| Spouse |
Randy David (m. 1968) |
| Children | 4, including Kara |
| Parent(s) | Renato Constantino Letizia Roxas |
| Relatives | Pablo Virgilio David (brother-in-law) |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (BA) |
| Occupation | civil servant, activist |
David was the wife of professor emeritus Randy David of the University of the Philippines Diliman and daughter of the renowned historian Renato Constantino. She was also the mother of journalist Kara David and UP Diliman geology professor Dr. Carlos Primo David.