24 August, 1896

TODAY IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY:

The Katipuneros arrived at the house of Melchora Aquino (popularly known as Tandang Sora) in Banlat (now Tandang Sora District, Quezon City), which became a refuge for sick and wounded Katipuneros.

She gained the title Grand Woman of the Revolution and the Mother of Balintawak for her heroic contributions to Philippine history.

The Spanish authorities arrested and exiled her to Guam for her participation in the revolution. In 1903, the Americans allowed her and other exiles to return to the Philippines.

Because of her heroism, a place in Quezon was named after her. The place is now known as Tandang Sora, Quezon City. She died on March 2, 1919 at the age of 107.

(Ref: Philippine News Agency)

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