Profiles by Agay Llanera
Artworks by Abi Dionisio, Nina Garibay, and Lui Gonzales
Published by CANVAS – Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable, ©2024.
“The new Filipina… is a woman who has discovered the exalting realm of responsibility, a woman fully engaged in the making of history.” — Lorena Barros
Throughout Philippine history, countless women have played significant roles in advancing our communities, developing our culture, and defending our nation. Their triumphs show not only their strength amid adversity, but also a deep commitment to community and justice.
From the stage to the laboratory, from the classroom to the battlefield, from diplomacy to resistance—here are eighteen Filipino women whose lives give us much to celebrate and aspire to.
Description: 59 pages ; 25.3 x 20.5 cm
Language: English
ISBN: 978-971-9689-76-8