Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 3):
AUGUST 29, 1896
Melchora “Tandang Sora” Aquino, the “Mother of the Katipunan” was arrested by the Guardia Civil at Pasong Putik after they found out about her revolutionary activities.
She used her home and yard as a venue for meetings and took care of the sick and wounded Katipuneros. She also gave encouragement and prayed for them.
Tandang Sora was jailed and interrogated by the Spanish authorities but she never gave any information concerning Andres Bonifacio and the Katipunan. Gov. Gen. Ramon Blanco exiled her to the Marianas Islands.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights reserved
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