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Uy, Joyce Nicole Y.

November 7, 2016

HST 401 Women in Philippine History

4HST

Review of Related Literature

The facts that would serve as the foundation of this study will come from several books,
news articles, journals and online websites which can be a best source of information that are
essential in research.
1. Alzona, Encarnacion, ed. Julio Nakpil and the Philippine Revolution: With the
Autobiography of Gregoria De Jesus. Quezon City: Academic Pub., 1997. Print.
This book has a biography and compilation of few works of Gregoria de
Jesus, the book also tackled the life of his second husband, Julio Nakpil
and some of the events in the Philippine Revolution. The autobiography of
Gregoria de Jesus is found in pages 155-171.
2. Alejandro, Rufino, and Ismael Santos. Gintong Aklat: Mga Pusong Dakila at Mga
Pusong Bayani. Manila: Philippine Book, 1947. Print.
3. Philippines Bureau of Public Libraries. Some Outstanding Filipino Women : Short
Biographies. Manila: n.p., 1955. Print.
These books have a biography of Melchora Aquino, it discussed her early
life, career and major contributions. Found in page 3 of Some Outstanding
Filipino Women : Short Biographies. And in pages 59-60 of Gintong
Aklat: Mga Pusong Dakila at Mga Pusong Bayani.
4. Zaide, Gregorio F. Famous Women in Our History : A Study of the Lives and Services of
Our Famous Women. Manila, 1943. Print.
This book is a compilation of biographies of famous Filipino women in
the past. Melchora Aquino (P.14-17), Gregoria de Jesus (P.35-38) and
Teresa Magbanua (P.45-49) including other famous woman are found in
this research material.
5. Soriano, Rafaelita Hilario. Women in the Philippine Revolution. Manila: R.H. Soriano,
1995. Print.
This book is also a compilation of Famous Filipino womens biographies,
Melchora Aquino (P.11-15), Gregoria de Jesus (P.55-64) and Teresa
Magbanua (P.73-77) are some of the significant figures that are described.
6. Guzman, Jovita Varias-De. Women of Distinction; Biographical Essays on Outstanding
Filipino Women of the past and the Present. Philippines:1967. Print.

This book is also a compilation of Famous Filipino womens biographies.

Melchora Aquino is found on pages 21-23 while Gregoria de Jesus is in
pages 50-52.
7. Ancheta, Herminia M., and Michaela Beltran-Gonzalez. Filipino Women in Nation
Building: A Compilation of Brief Biographies. Quezon City: Phoenix House, 1984. Print.
This book has biorgraphies about Filipina heroes who contributed in
nation building including Melchora Aquino, Teresa Magbanua and
Gregoria de Jesus, it is found in pages 247-263.
8. Tirona, Gertie Ampil. Empowering Woman: The Helena Z. Benitez Herstory. Loyola
Heights, Quezon City: G.A. Tirona and the Helena Z. Benitez Heritage Foundation, 1995.
Print.
This is a book about Helena Benitez, the administrator of the Philippine
Women's University. It also discussed the qualities and characteristic of a
classic woman, the information in the book can help in defining and
describing the classic woman in the past. This information is essential
because its important to see the classic characteristic of a Filipina before,
this can define what makes the Filipina heroes a hero.
9. Regalado, Felix B., and Quintin B. Franco. History of Panay. Jaro, Iloilo City: Central
Philippine U, 1973. Print.
This book is about the history of Panay, it also discussed significant
people from the province who has notable roles in the community/country.
Teresa Magbauas is one of the people that are discussed, her contribution
is discussed in page 456-458
10. Zaide, Gregorio F. Great Filipinos in History; an Epic of Filipino Greatness in War and
Peace. Manila: Verde Book Store, 1970. Print.
This book discusses the famous people in the Philippine revolution,
Melchora Aquino (P.63-66) and Teresa Magbanua (291-296) are some of
the women that are discussed.
11. The Filipina: A Humanizing Force in Philippine Development. Manila: National Media
Production Center, 1975. Print.
This book discusses the history of Filipino women and some of their
contribution in general. Important information are found in pages 5-6.

12. Churchill, Bernardita Reyes., and Francis A. Gealogo. Centennial Papers on the
Katipunan and the Revolution. Diliman, Quezon City: Manila Studies Association, 1999.
Print.
This book discusses women chapter of KKK, important information are
found in pages 3-4 and Gregoria de Jesus contributions are found on
pages 31-39
13. The Role of Women in the Philippines. N.p.: n.p., 1976. Print.
This book discusses role of women in the society and the feminist
movements which are found in pages 1-3.
14. Roces, Mina. Women, Power, and Kinship Politics: Female Power in Post-war
Philippines. Westport, CT: Praeger, 1998. Print.
This book discusses the capability of women in terms of politics, relevant
discussions are found in pages 73-75.
15. Mananzan, Mary John. Ang Pangkababaihang Isyu Sa Pilipinas. Manila: St.
Scholastica's College, 2001. Print.
This book discusses the role of the women in Philippine history. It showed
their contribution in the field of livelihood, politics, religion, etc. found in
pages 1-6.
16. Agoncillo, Teodoro A. The Revolt of the Masses: The Story of Bonifacio and the
Katipunan. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press, 1996. Print.
This book discussed the Katipunan movement. Important information are
found in pages 1-3.
17. Montiel, Cristina. The Filipina Women: Her Role and Status in the Philippine Society.
Quezon City: Ateneo De Manila U, 1976. Print.
This book discussed the role and status of women in the Philippine society
found in pages 37-41
18. Doran, Christine. "Women in the Philippine Revolution." Nations and Nationalism 46.3
(1998): 361-75. Web. Sept. 2016.
This website discusses the life and contribution of Teresa Magbanua and
Melchora Aquino. The website is:
http://www.philippinestudies.net/ojs/index.php/ps/article/viewFile/694/69
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19. The following are the compilation of useful news and online websites about Gregoria de
Jesus:

Flores, Wilson Lee. "The Untold Stories of Andres Bonifacio and His Family ..." The
Philippine Star. N.p., 18 Aug. 2013. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.
http://www.philstar.com/sunday-life/2013/08/18/1101741/untold-stories-andres-bonifacio-andhis-family

Sallan, Edwin P. "Major Biopic on Bonifacios Widow, Gregoria De Jesus, in ..."

Interaksyon: The Online News Portal of Tv5. N.p., 16 Jan. 2015. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.
http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/major-biopic-on-bonifacios-widow-gregoria-dejesus-in-the-works/

Quodala, Schatzi. "Did You Know: Gregoria De Jesus 70th Death Anniversary ..."
Philippine Daily Inquirer. N.p., 13 Mar. 2013. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/tag/gregoria-de-jesus

Cortez, Irvin. "The Lakambini after the Katipunan | Public Affairs | GMA ..." GMA News
Online. N.p., 29 Nov. 2013. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/337634/publicaffairs/katipunan/the-lakambini-after-thekatipunan

"Filipino Women in Herstory." Solidarity Philippines - Australia Network. N.p., MayJune 1996. Web. 20 Oct. 2016. gregoria and teresa
http://cpcabrisbane.org/Kasama/1996/V10n2/Herstory.htm

20. The following are the compilation of useful news and online websites about Melchora
Aquino:
Torrevillas, Domini M. "Tandang Sora: Hero of Heroes." The Local Government of
Quezon City. The Philippine Star, 2012. Web. 21 Oct. 2016.
http://www.quezoncity.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&id=516:tandang-sorahero-of-heroes&Itemid=362

"Himlayang Pilipino, Inc. About Us." N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.
http://himlayangpilipino.com.ph/about-us/

Ocampo, Ambeth R. "Tandang Sora Home on Her 200th Birthday | Inquirer Opinion."
Philippine Daily Inquirer. N.p., 5 Jan. 2012. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.
http://opinion.inquirer.net/20595/tandang-sora-home-on-her-200th-birthday

"The Tandang Sora Bicentennial." Official Gazette of the Philippines. N.p., n.d. Web. 20
Oct. 2016.
http://www.gov.ph/the-tandang-sora-bicentennial/

21. The following are the compilation of useful news and online websites about Teresa
Magbanua:

Yap, Tara. "Visayas Joan of Arc Remembered." The Daily Guardian. N.p., 17 Oct. 2012.
Web. 21 Oct. 2016.
http://www.thedailyguardian.net/index.php/local-news/18868-visayas-joan-of-arc-remembered

"Teresa Magbanua: Joan of Arc of Visayas." Experience Iloilo. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Oct.
2016.
http://experience-iloilo-philippines.blogspot.com/2010/10/teresa-magbanua-joan-of-arc-ofvisayas.html

Lola Elyang. "Teresa Ferraris Magbanua, Visayan "Joan of Arc." | Cebu ..." The
Philippine Star. N.p., 2 Mar. 2014. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.

http://www.philstar.com/cebu-lifestyle/2014/03/02/1296265/teresa-ferraris-magbanua-visayanjoan-arc.

Nava, Cecilia Lacson. "Review of Women's Study." Teresa Magbanua: Women Warrior
(n.d.): 61-65. Web. 21 Oct. 2016.

http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/rws/article/viewFile/3093/2910

Palafox, Quennie. "Our Founding Mothers: Lest We Forget - National Historical ..." N.p.,
4 Sept. 2012. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.
http://nhcp.gov.ph/our-founding-mothers-lest-we-forget/

"#InquirerSeven Lesser Known Filipino Heroines | INQUIRER.net." Philippine Daily

Inquirer. N.p., 27 Aug. 2016. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/810356/inquirerseven-lesser-known-filipino-heroines
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/14134/lest-we-forget-our-unsung-founding-mothers

Belle Piccio. "The Visayan Joan of Arc." Choose Philippines. N.p., 3 May 2013. Web. 21
Oct. 2016.
http://www.choosephilippines.com/specials/people/133/visayan-joan-arc/

"Role of Women during 1896 Philippine Revolution." Kasaysayan Ng Pilipinas 2. N.p., 14 Dec. 2009.
Web. 25 Sept. 2016. http://grouphistorian.blogspot.com/2009/12/role-of-women-during-1896philippine.html
http://ourhappyschool.com/philippine-studies/10-interesting-information-about-melchora-aquino
https://web.archive.org/web/20060622003721/http://www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph/fili
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