Women in war in the Philippines

Filipina insurgent leader

Urduja was a legendary warrior princess recorded in the travel accounts of Ibn Battuta (1304 – possibly 1368 or 1377). She was described to be a princess of Kaylukari in the land of Tawalisi. Though the locations of Kaylukari and Tawalisi are disputed, in the Philippines, Urduja is believed by modern Filipinos to be from Pangasinan, and has since been regarded as a national heroine.

Filipino writer

Filipina-American spy

Filipino nationalist and revolutionary

Filipina intelligence officer