The Philippines Today

In 1944, Magdalena Leones ,”Lioness of Filipino Guerrilla” agreed to become a US  special agent to help the Americans defeat the Japanese in the Philippines during  World War II. She used her connections in the missionary and her ability to speak Niponggo language to pass secret messages and to send medical supplies to different provinces … Read more

  In the photo, she shows to the Americans how he has beheaded the Japanese.   Nieves Fernandez was the only woman known to have led guerrilla units against the Japanese during World War II.   She led 110 Filipino guerillas to fight 200 Japanese soldiers in Leyte using only the home-made grenades and guns. … Read more

  Maguindanaon means ‘people of the flood plain” for they mainly inhabit the broad Pulangi River Valey and delta which occasionally flood.   They are courageous and resourceful people who bravely defend their tribe with dignity and honor.   Today, Maguindanaons have settled in different communities in Davao City.   Learn about them at Kalinaw … Read more

  Maranao Meaning The name Maranao comes from Ma which means “man” and Ranao which means “lake-like”, thus Maranao means man living near the lake or “lake-dwellers”. They are known to be brave and historically offered sacrifice in defense of their homeland and Islam, and are rich in literature, the most famous of which is … Read more

Gregoria de Jesus “Lakambini ng Katipunan” was the first woman to join the Katipunan and played multiple roles in the organization and performed many duties that only women can do. This duty includes hiding all the essential paperwork of the organization. She learned to be a real soldier, rode a horse, and fired guns to … Read more