Trinidad Perez Tecson (November 18, 1848 – January 28, 1928), known as the "Mother of Biak-na-

Bato" and "Mother of Mercy",[citation needed] fought to gain Philippines independence.

She was given the title "Mother of Biak-na-Bato" by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. She was also cited as
the "Mother of the Philippine National Red Cross" for her service to her fellow Katipuneros.[1]