OTHER NOTABLE WOMEN IN HISTORY (Local)

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chaired the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission

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Gina Lopez

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oldest tattoo artist

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Apo Whang-Od Oggay

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Apo Whang-Od Oggay came from?

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From Kalinga

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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)

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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Founder of Likhaan, a non-government organization that works with grassroots women on issues of reproductive and sexual health and rights

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Sylvia “Guy” Claudio

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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

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Maria Ressa

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first Filipina revolutionary leader to lead a revolt against Spanish colonization in 1763

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Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang

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the first Filipina to lead an uprising against a foreign power

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Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang

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Where Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang born?

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Born in Caniogan, Santa, Ilocos Sur

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led the resistance for four months, earning her the nickname, “Henerala”

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Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang

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Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang nickname earned?

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Henerala

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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.

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Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang

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“the Mother of the Philippine Revolution”

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Melchora Aquino

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first Filipina to appear on a Philippine peso banknote, featured on the 100 peso bill

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Melchora Aquino

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used her store as a refuge for sick and wounded revolutionaries

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Melchora Aquino

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The Katipunan held secretive meetings in her home until Aquino was caught and arrested in
1896

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Melchora Aquino

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the first Filipina to be featured on the Philippine peso; Her portrait graced the ₱100 bill from the English series from 1951 to 1966.

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Melchora Aquino

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Age of Melchora Aquino?

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age of 107

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When Melchora Aquino got arrested?

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1896

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first Filipina known to have taken part in the sacred blood pact or Sandugo

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Trinidad Tecson

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“Ina ng Biak-na-Bato”

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Trinidad Tecson

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braving 12 battles with fellow revolutionaries

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Trinidad Tecson

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“Mother of the Philipphine Red Cross”

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Trinidad Tecson

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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

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Maria Orosa

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Soyalac- a protein-rich powdered soybean product and Darak- a rice by-product high in vitamins, were smuggled into Japanese-run camps

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Maria Orosa

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died in 1945 during the Battle of Manila, when she was hit by shrapnel while being treated at the Malate Remedios Hospital

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Maria Orosa

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first and only female revolutionary general of the Philippines

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Agueda Kahabagan

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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

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Agueda Kahabagan

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later joined the revolution against the Americans. She was then captured by American forces in 1902

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Agueda Kahabagan

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Agueda Kahabagan also called as?

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Henerala Agueda

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22 years old and studying to become a nun when World War II broke out

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Magdalena Leones

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later became an intelligence officer for the United States Army Forces in the Philippines- Northern Luzon, where she served as a special agent

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Magdalena Leones

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was arrested 3 times by Japanese force.

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Magdalena Leones

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learned how to speak Niponggo in jail and use the valuable skill to save Filipinos' lives

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Magdalena Leones

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was the only Asian female and Filipina to receive the Silver Star Medal – the third highest American military decoration

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Magdalena Leones

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“testament that women are also capable of defending our motherland"

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Magdalena Leones

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"the lioness of Filipino guerilla agents”

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Magdalena Leones

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was caught several times, but was able to escape each time due to her wits and sweet talk

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Magdalena Leones

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Hukbalahap’s “Kummander Liwayway"

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Remedios Gomez-Paraiso

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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.

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Remedios Gomez-Paraiso

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One of the “Huk Amazons” during the Huk Rebellion (WWII: Japanese occupation in the Philippines)

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Remedios Gomez-Paraiso

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Remedios Gomez-Paraiso known as?

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Hukbalahap’s “Kummander Liwayway"

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Known as the Visayan Joan of Arc

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Teresa Magbanua

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Teresa Magbanua Profession?

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Teacher

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one of the few who fought for the Philippines against all of the country’s main aggressors: Spain, the United States, and Japan.

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Teresa Magbanua

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Pictured as a smiling face clad in a Filipiniana outfit

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Josefa Llanes Escoda

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a certified social worker, suffragette, civic leader, and war heroine

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Josefa Llanes Escoda

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eldest of seven children

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Josefa Llanes Escoda

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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

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Josefa Llanes Escoda

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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

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Josefa Llanes Escoda

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“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"

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Josefa Llanes Escoda

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first and youngest Filipino to be recognized at the Global Awards for Fundraising in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Alex Eduque

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started the Maginhawa Community Pantry in Quezon City in April of 21

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Ana Patricia “Patreng” Non

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most-awarded Filipina news journalist

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Jessica Soho

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has won 253 local awards and 32 international awards

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Jessica Soho

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Jessica Soho full name?

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Maria Jesica Aspiras Soho

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How many awards does Jessica Soho won ? (local and international)

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253 local awards 32 international awards

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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

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Babaylans

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She may also have knowledge of healing therapies such as hilot, albularyo.

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Babaylans

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other names in the other languages of Philippine indigenous communities: Mombaki, Dawac, Balyan or Balian, Katalonan, Ma-Aram, Mangngallag, Mumbaki, Mambunong

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Babaylans

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closest non-Filipino word is “shaman”

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Babaylans

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- the central T'boli female ancestral figure

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Henwu

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– T'boli female chief

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Boi

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- are a traditional accessories of T'boli women and the number of this denotes wealth and status in the community

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Singkil (sigulong)

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Founder of the Home Extension in the Philippines?

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Maria Y. Orosa

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She studied in USA as Pharmaceutical Chemist 1934 and returned to the Philippines and worked with youth interested in gardening and food preservation.

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Maria Y. Orosa

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Food technologist, chemist, and war heroine

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Maria Y. Orosa

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Famous food innovation of Maria Y. Orosa?

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Banana Ketchup