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    • Teresa Magbanua y Ferraris (October 13, 1868 – August 1947), better known as Teresa Magbanua and dubbed as the "Visayan Joan of Arc", was a Filipino schoolteacher and military leader. Born in Pototan, Iloilo, Philippines, she retired from education and became a housewife shortly after her marriage to Alejandro Balderas, a wealthy landowner from S… See more

    Early life and career

    Magbanua's date of birth is variously reported as 13 October 1863, 13 October, 1868, or 4 November 1871. She … See more

    Philippine Revolution

    War broke out between the Filipinos and Spanish in 1896, and Magbanua became a member of the Katipunan revolutionaries. While the Katipunan "largely excluded (women) from the revolutionary army", the movement … See more

    BornOctober 13, 1868 · Pototan, Iloilo, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire
    DiedAugust 1947 (aged 78) · Pagadian, Zamboanga, Philippines
    AllegianceFirst Philippine Republic · Katipunan · Visayan Region
    Service / branchPhilippine Revolutionary Army
    Philippine–American War

    During the Philippine–American War, Magbanua participated in several battles against American forces, as did her brothers. Her brothers were both ranking officers—Pascual was a general while Elias was a majo… See more

    World War II

    While not an active fighter during World War II, Magbanua did what she could to resist Japanese forces during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. She sold her personal belongings to purchase food and supplies, w… See more

    Later life and death

    Magbanua moved to Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur in Western Mindanao, after the end of World War II and lived there with her sister Maria. She never remarried after Baldaras' death, and their marriage produced n… See more

    Legacy

    While not as well known as her brothers, Magbanua was recognized for her courage and service. There are streets named after Magbanua in Pototan and Iloilo City. Several awards are also given out in her name, inclu… See more

    Media Portrayal

    • Portrayed by Chin Chin Gutierrez in the 1996 TV series, Bayani. See more

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    Early life and career
    Philippine Revolution
    Quick Facts
    Philippine–American War
    World War II
    Later life and death
    Legacy