MELCHORA AQUINO – Interesting Facts About Tandang Sora
MELCHORA AQUINO – In this topic, we will now know some interesting facts about the famous Tandang Sora Melchora Aquino.
Also known as Tandang Sora (Elder Sora) Melchora Aquino de Ramos is known as the Grand Mother of Philippine Revolution, because of her tend and care for the Katipuneros. She is also known as the “Mother of Balintawak”.
Aquino worked at a store, which is secretly a refuge for the sick and wounded Katipuneros. Aquino is known to cure the wounded men and support them with advice and prayers.
She was later caught by the Spaniards and deported to Guam. She returned to the nation in 1898 and later died in February 19, 1919.
Here are some facts about Tandang Sora.
1. Often chosen as Reyna Elena in her youth
Aquino is always the choice to play the role of Reyna Elena in a traditional event called Santacruzan.
2. Aquino’s Married Name but many know her in her Baptismal Name
She is married to a cabeza de barrio (predecessor to barangay captain) named Fulgencio Ramos but was widowed early and has to raised her six children on her own.
3. The first Filipina featured in a bank note
She is the first to appear on a Philippine peso banknote. First, on a 100-peso bill from 1951 to 1966, then denoted to a 5-centavo coin in 1967-1992. She was never featured again ever since.
4. Her Legacy in two movies
There are two movies honoring Tandang Sora: One was the film “Tandang Sora” starring Rosa del Rosario and Leopoldo Salcedo; and the second was an independent film with Perla Bautista as the lead role.
5. A street in California is named after her
A street located near Bayshor Freeway between 3rd and 4th Streets in San Francisco bears the name “Tandang Sora”. The names of other Filipino heroes are also named after several streets there.
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