This international women’s month, we honor the extraordinary legacies of Dr. Fe Del Mundo and Dr. Maria Orosa, two exceptional Filipina pioneers who have left an indelible mark on Philippine society. Their achievements and innovations are a testament to the resourcefulness, intelligence, and tenacity of Filipina women, whose contributions remain relevant and in practice today.
May we follow in their footsteps and let compassion lead the way to greatness.
We continue our celebration of International Women’s Month by remembering the contributions of Pura Villanueva Kalaw and Josefa Llanes Escoda. Their tireless advocacy for women’s rights and empowerment has had an enduring impact in the country to this day.
Let us sustain their efforts by being good leaders in our fields of influence and ensuring that all sectors of society are able to assert themselves in ways that embody the principles of a true democracy.
Content and posters by Jolien Monteyn
- Wikimedia Commons
- Vera Files
- Fantastic Filipinas: “Feeding the Fight:The Story of Maria Orosa.” Written by Ceej Tantengco and Sabrina Schnabel. Art by Alexandra, Lucas, and Leia Broekman
- Fantastic Filipinas: “Pediatrician and Pioneer: The Story of Fe Del Mundo.” Written by Ceej Tantengco and Sabrina Schnabel. Art by Dani Go.
- “Whats AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted” Podcast
- Fantastic Filipinas: Girl Scout, War Hero – The Story of Josefa Llanes Escoda, Written by Ceej Tantengco and Sabrina Schnabel, Art by Alexandra Romualdez Broekman
- Fantastic Filipinas: Super Suffragette – The Story of Pura Villanueva-Kalaw, Written by Ceej Tantengco and Sabrina Schnabel, Art by Georgina Camus
- Girl Scouts of the Philippines
- University of Michigan Library Digital Collections
- Spot.ph
- Her Campus