Barros, Lorena (d. 1976)
Barros, Lorena (d. 1976)
Filipino hero. Born in Philippines; killed Mar 1976.
While in college, founded Makibaka (which means "led struggle" in Tagalog), the 1st underground organization dedicated to women's rights; made it a force to be reckoned with during the years of oppression; when martial law was declared by Marcos during an anti-insurgency campaign, was arrested but escaped from her prison cell in Bicutan; organized the 1st women's unit of the New People's Army which was fighting for liberation; was killed in action by the military.
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