OTHER NOTABLE WOMEN IN HISTORY (Local) Flashcards
chaired the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission
Gina Lopez
oldest tattoo artist
Apo Whang-Od Oggay
Apo Whang-Od Oggay came from?
From Kalinga
convened a women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York. There, she unfurled a
Declaration of Rights and Sentiments, seeking religious, educational and property rights for
women – and the right to vote (1848)
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Founder of Likhaan, a non-government organization that works with grassroots women on issues of reproductive and sexual health and rights
Sylvia “Guy” Claudio
first Filipino Nobel Peace Prize (awarded in Oslo, Norway, on December 10, 2021) laureate
through Rappler, the Manila-based digital media company for investigative journalism that she
cofounded
Maria Ressa
first Filipina revolutionary leader to lead a revolt against Spanish colonization in 1763
Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang
the first Filipina to lead an uprising against a foreign power
Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang
Where Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang born?
Born in Caniogan, Santa, Ilocos Sur
led the resistance for four months, earning her the nickname, “Henerala”
Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang
Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang nickname earned?
Henerala
was widowed twice in her lifetime. At 20, she was forced to marry a wealthy old man who
passed away after three years. It was after his death that she met Diego Silang, who was a mail carrier at the time.
Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang
“the Mother of the Philippine Revolution”
Melchora Aquino
first Filipina to appear on a Philippine peso banknote, featured on the 100 peso bill
Melchora Aquino
used her store as a refuge for sick and wounded revolutionaries
Melchora Aquino
The Katipunan held secretive meetings in her home until Aquino was caught and arrested in
1896
Melchora Aquino
the first Filipina to be featured on the Philippine peso; Her portrait graced the ₱100 bill from the English series from 1951 to 1966.
Melchora Aquino
Age of Melchora Aquino?
age of 107
When Melchora Aquino got arrested?
1896
first Filipina known to have taken part in the sacred blood pact or Sandugo
Trinidad Tecson
“Ina ng Biak-na-Bato”
Trinidad Tecson
braving 12 battles with fellow revolutionaries
Trinidad Tecson
“Mother of the Philipphine Red Cross”
Trinidad Tecson
As a captain of the Marking’s Guerrillas, one of the many guerrilla groups who fought in World
War II, Orosa’s other inventions, Soyalac and Darak, were crucial in keeping alive Filipino and
American soldiers held prisoner by the Japanese
Maria Orosa
Soyalac- a protein-rich powdered soybean product and Darak- a rice by-product high in
vitamins, were smuggled into Japanese-run camps
Maria Orosa
died in 1945 during the Battle of Manila, when she was hit by shrapnel while being treated at
the Malate Remedios Hospital
Maria Orosa
first and only female revolutionary general of the Philippines
Agueda Kahabagan
She was reported to have joined General Artemio Ricarte during the attack on a Spanish
garrison in San Pablo, Laguna in 1897. This was reportedly one of the factors that pushed
General Pio del Pilar to recommend to Emilio Aguinaldo that she be named a general, years
later on April 6, 1899
Agueda Kahabagan
later joined the revolution against the Americans. She was then captured by
American forces in 1902
Agueda Kahabagan
Agueda Kahabagan also called as?
Henerala Agueda
22 years old and studying to become a nun when World War II broke out
Magdalena Leones
later became an intelligence officer for the United States Army Forces in the Philippines- Northern Luzon, where she served as a special agent
Magdalena Leones
was arrested 3 times by Japanese force.
Magdalena Leones
learned how to speak Niponggo in jail and use the valuable skill to save Filipinos’ lives
Magdalena Leones
was the only Asian female and Filipina to receive the Silver Star Medal – the third highest
American military decoration
Magdalena Leones
“testament that women are also capable of defending our motherland”
Magdalena Leones
“the lioness of Filipino guerilla agents”
Magdalena Leones
was caught several times, but was able to escape each time due to her wits and sweet talk
Magdalena Leones
Hukbalahap’s “Kummander Liwayway”
Remedios Gomez-Paraiso
One of the stories that long endured after the war was how she remained true to
what she was, even when going into battle. That is, with combed hair, manicured and polished
nails, and a fresh coat of lipstick.
Remedios Gomez-Paraiso
One of the “Huk Amazons” during the Huk Rebellion (WWII: Japanese occupation in the
Philippines)
Remedios Gomez-Paraiso
Remedios Gomez-Paraiso known as?
Hukbalahap’s “Kummander Liwayway”
Known as the Visayan Joan of Arc
Teresa Magbanua
Teresa Magbanua Profession?
Teacher
one of the few who fought for the Philippines against all of the country’s main aggressors:
Spain, the United States, and Japan.
Teresa Magbanua
Pictured as a smiling face clad in a Filipiniana outfit
Josefa Llanes Escoda
a certified social worker, suffragette, civic leader, and war heroine
Josefa Llanes Escoda
eldest of seven children
Josefa Llanes Escoda
Her second visit to the U.S., which was meant for Boy Scout training, she used to train young
women teachers from the public and private sector to become Girl Scout leaders
Josefa Llanes Escoda
When World War II broke out, Escoda’s involvement in aiding prisoners of war and stranded
women and children led to her arrest, torture, and eventual execution at the hands of the
Japanese
Josefa Llanes Escoda
“The modern woman is no longer the wife that clings; she now helps the husband. The
women’s demand for independence is motivated by their desire to help their husbands in
governmental affairs which always required the moderation and wisdom of women”
Josefa Llanes Escoda
first and youngest Filipino to be recognized at the Global Awards for Fundraising in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Alex Eduque
started the Maginhawa Community Pantry in Quezon City in April of 21
Ana Patricia “Patreng” Non
most-awarded Filipina news journalist
Jessica Soho
has won 253 local awards and 32 international awards
Jessica Soho
Jessica Soho full name?
Maria Jesica Aspiras Soho
How many awards does Jessica Soho won ? (local and international)
253 local awards
32 international awards
someone who has the ability to mediate with the spirit world, has her own spirit guides, and is
given gifts of healing, foretelling, and insight
Babaylans
She may also have knowledge of healing therapies such as hilot, albularyo.
Babaylans
other names in the other languages of Philippine indigenous communities: Mombaki, Dawac, Balyan or Balian, Katalonan, Ma-Aram, Mangngallag, Mumbaki, Mambunong
Babaylans
closest non-Filipino word is “shaman”
Babaylans
- the central T’boli female ancestral figure
Henwu
– T’boli female chief
Boi
- are a traditional accessories of T’boli women and the number of this
denotes wealth and status in the community
Singkil (sigulong)
Founder of the Home Extension in the Philippines?
Maria Y. Orosa
She studied in USA as Pharmaceutical Chemist 1934 and returned to the Philippines and worked with youth interested in gardening and food preservation.
Maria Y. Orosa
Food technologist, chemist, and war heroine
Maria Y. Orosa
Famous food innovation of Maria Y. Orosa?
Banana Ketchup
