"The new Filipina... is a woman who has discovered the exalting realm of responsibility, a woman fully engaged in the making of history." — Lorena Barros
Throughout Philippine history, countless women have played significant roles in advancing our communities, developing our culture, and defending our nation. Their triumphs show not only their strength amid adversity, but also a deep commitment to community and justice.
From the stage to the laboratory, from the classroom to the battlefield, from diplomacy to resistance—here are eighteen Filipino women whose lives give us much to celebrate and aspire to:
Courage and Revolution
- Gabriela Silang
- Melchora Aquino
- Maria Orosa
- Nieves Fernandez
- Carmen Rosales
- Maria Lorena Barros
Art and Culture
- Remigia Talusan
- Leona Florentino
- Pelagia Mendoza
- Maria Carpena
- Damiana Eugenio
- Mona Sulaiman
Leadership and Public Service
- Tuan Baluca
- Sultana Nur ul-Azam
- Rosa Sevilla de Alvero
- Maria Rosa Henson
- Haydee Yorac
- Fe del Mundo
BOOK DETAILS
AUTHOR: Agay Llanera
ILLUSTRATORS: Abi Dionisio, Lui Gonzales, and Nina Garibay
PUBLISHER: Canvas
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9789719689768
DATE PUBLISHED: 2024
FORMAT: Softcover
SIZE: 8x10in
WEIGHT: 300g
PAGES: 64