Tandang Sora

Natagoc, Irish & Peñalosa, Mark

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M K E A L T C I P
H UO N R A
A N
A Q U I N O

d e R A M
O S
Melchora Aquino de Ramos
Grand Woman of the Revolution and Mother of Balintawak

One of the most famous heroines in Philippine

history was born at Banlat, Balintawak, Quezon
City (formerly Barrio Banlat, Kalookan) on
January 6, 1812. Melchora Aquino, widely known
by Tandang Sora, was a teacher and a healer who Click icon to add picture
provided assistance to those in need. She was also
an active member of the Katipunan, a secret
society that fought for Philippine independence.

Tandang Sora never attended school. However, she

was apparently literate at an early age and
talented as a singer and performed at local events
as well as at Mass for her Church.
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 The Revolution
IN 1896, TANDANG SORA JOINED THE PHILIPPINE REVOLUTION
AGAINST SPANISH COLONIAL RULE. SHE PROVIDED SHELTER,
FOOD, AND MEDICAL CARE TO WOUNDED REVOLUTIONARIES.
SHE ALSO USED HER KNOWLEDGE OF HERBAL MEDICINE TO
TREAT THE SICK AND WOUNDED.
TANDANG SORA WAS ALSO A LEADER IN THE REVOLUTION. SHE
ORGANIZED RALLIES AND MEETINGS TO ENCOURAGE SUPPORT
FOR THE REVOLUTION. SHE WAS KNOWN FOR HER COURAGE
AND DETERMINATION TO FIGHT FOR THE FREEDOM OF HER
PEOPLE.

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 Imprisonment and Legacy
THE ARREST OF MELCHORA AQUINO
In 1897, Tandang Sora was arrested by Spanish authorities and
imprisoned in a convent in Intramuros. She was released in 1899 after
the Spanish-American War but was soon arrested again by the American
military.
Tandang Sora was released in 1902 but was placed under house arrest for
the remainder of her life. Despite her imprisonment, she continued to
provide
DEATH helpOF Aand assistance to those in need.
HERO
Tandang Sora passed away in 1919 at the age of 107. She is remembered
as a symbol of courage and resilience in the face of adversity. Her legacy
lives on in the Philippines, where she is honored as a national hero.

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True or False? PROVIDED SHELTER, FOOD,
AND USED HER KNOWLEDGE
IN HERBAL MEDICINES

TANDANG SORA JOINED TRUE

KATIPUNAN IN 1897
FALSE
FALSE SHE IS THE
GRAND WOMAN OF
KATIPUNAN AND MOTHER OF
BALINTAWAK
TRUE
FALSE SHE ORGANIZED RALLIES AND
MEETINGS TO ENCOURAGE
TANDANG SORA WAS SUPPORT FOR THE
ARRESTED IN 1902 REVOLUTION.
 MELCHORA AQUINO:

“Wala akong pagsisisi at kung

mayroon akong siyam na buhay,
masaya kong ibibigay ang lahat para
sa aking bayan.”

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 thank you
Natagoc, Irish & Peñalosa, Mark
21st Century Literature