The first Filipino woman that leads an army.

Gabriela Silang - Famously know as the very first ever woman that leads a Philippine revolutionary movement. Gabriela Silang was the one that leads an army to fight the Spaniards.

Gabriela Silang joined the battlefield after the death of his husband- Diego Silang - who was also a leader of the revolutionary group.

However, she was killed in 1763 after 4 months of leading the army.

His death symbolizes that every Filipino women can also fight for their rights and have the strength.

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