Melchora Aquino

Melchora Aquino, lovingly called “Tandang Sora,” was known as the “Mother of the Revolution.” She opened her home to wounded soldiers, fed them, and encouraged them to keep fighting for freedom.

Birthplace: Caloocan, Philippines   
Birth Date: January 6, 1812   
Death Date: February 19, 1919   
Field: Humanitarian Support & Revolution

Supported members of the Katipunan during the Revolution 

  Provided food, shelter, and medical care to fighters 

  Offered moral strength to revolutionary leaders like Bonifacio  

Tandang Sora’s kindness and courage earned her the title “Mother of the Katipunan.” Her compassion remains a symbol of Filipino care and community spirit.

She lived to be more than 100 years old and was honored with her own district in Quezon City — Tandang Sora.