Melchora Aquino (January 6, 1812 – March 2, 1919), widely known as Tandang Sora, was a Filipino revolutionary. She is revered in the Philippines for her contributions to the Philippine Revolution.
Role in the Revolution: Aquino provided crucial support to the Katipuneros, the Filipino revolutionaries fighting for independence from Spanish colonial rule. She offered them shelter, food, medical attention, and even counsel. This made her home a safe haven for wounded and weary fighters.
Nickname: Due to her age and her supportive, motherly role, she was affectionately called "Tandang Sora" (Tandang meaning "old").
Imprisonment and Exile: The Spanish authorities suspected her involvement and arrested her in 1896. She was subsequently exiled to Guam.
Return to the Philippines: After the United States took control of the Philippines, Aquino returned to her homeland in 1903, where she lived until her death.
Legacy: Melchora Aquino is remembered as a national heroine and a symbol of courage, compassion, and patriotism. She embodies the spirit of Filipino women's participation in the struggle for independence.
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