28 | Katipuneras: Women of the Philippine Revolution

HERstory: Southeast Asia

In this episode of HERstory Southeast Asia, we delve into the stories of the women of the Philippine Revolution. These "Katipuneras" (though we specify who among them were actually in the Katipunan and who were involved elsewhere) played critical roles in the fight for independence against Spanish colonization. The episode highlights their bravery, from leading troops and smuggling information to nursing wounded soldiers and running revolutionary organizations. By centering their achievements, we challenge narratives that overshadow these women by linking their stories to their male relatives. The episode is a tribute to their courage, resilience, and revolutionary spirit.

Tracks:

• Theme Music - Goddess of War - Unicorn Heads⁠
• Sa Dalampasigan - Filipino Revolutionary Song (1896)
• ⁠East West - John Patitucci
• Tratak - Jesse Gallagher
• Lightning Bugs - Geographer

Cover Image: Hilaria Aguinaldo on horseback photographed by Edwin Wildman, 1901