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Melchora Aquino (January 6, 1812 – February 19, 1919) was a Filipino revolutionary. She became known as " Tandang Sora " ("tandang" meaning "old") because of her age during the Philippine Revolution .
Melchora Aquino, popularly known as Tandang Sora is a key figure in the Philippine Revolution who offered shelter and medical aid to Katipunan revolutionaries despite her old age. [1] She was known by the titles of "Mother of the Katipunan" and the "Grand Woman of the Revolution" for her role in the revolution. [ 2 ]
Agoncillo places the Cry and tearing of certificates at this point the house of Juan Ramos at Pugad Lawin. Alvarez writes that they met at the house of Melchora Aquino (known as Tandang Sora, and mother of Juan Ramos) in Bahay Toro on that date. Agoncillo places Aquino's house in Pasong Tamo and the meeting there on August 24.
Alvarez writes that they met at the house of Melchora Aquino (known as "Tandang Sora", and mother of Juan Ramos) in Bahay Toro on that date. [57] [61] Agoncillo places Aquino's house in Pasong Tamo and the meeting there on August 24. [62] The rebels continued to congregate, and by August 24, there were over a thousand. [57] [61]
Melchora Aquino – Filipina revolutionary known as the "Grand Woman of the Revolution" and the "Mother of Balintawak" for her contributions. Benigno Aquino Jr. – former Philippine senator and opposition leader during Martial Law dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos
24 August 1896 – Bonifacio and his men escape to the house of Melchora Aquino to evade the pursuing Spanish civil guards. 28 August 1896 – Bonifacio issues a manifesto urging the Filipinos to take up arms against the Spaniards. 29 August 1896 – Melchora Aquino was arrested by the Spaniards for aiding the revolutionaries.
BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) is the second ship of the Teresa Magbanua class of patrol vessels operated by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The service officially classifies her as a multi-role response vessel (MRRV). At almost 97 meters long, she is one of the largest, and most modern vessels of the PCG.
One of these women was Melchora Aquino, also known as the "mother of the Philippine Revolution". In her old age of about 80, Aquino was a supporter of the revolution by providing food and shelter to the revolutionists. She provided care for those who became sick or wounded.