Gregoria de Jesus – ICSC | Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities

Empower the children and youth to act on climate change

by Ira Dominique Guerrero | July 13, 2022 | Published by Inquirer.net | READ THE ABRIDGED VERSION HERE “When I came to think of my life in those days, considering my youth then, I am surprised how I stood it all,” Gregoria (“Oriang”) de Jesus, the nation’s ultimate Lakambini and Katipunera, wrote in her autobiography.Oriang was [...]

5 Filipina heroines lauded in new ‘Alas ng Bayan’ exhibit

Jhian Aranas2019-11-27T12:29:07+08:0025 Nov 2019|Tags: 350 Pilipinas, Alas ng Bayan, Apolonia Catra, Asian Center, Constantino Foundation, exhibit, Gloria Capitan, Gregoria de Jesus, herstory, John Erhard Guarin, Kumander Liwayway, Lorena Barros, Oriang, Quinta de Alas, Remedios Gomez-Paraiso, UP|

PRESS RELEASE QUEZON CITY, 25 November 2019 – A ‘herstory’ exhibit was opened at the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Asian Center today, featuring the paintings of five Filipinas who resisted national oppression, social injustice, and rank misogyny throughout the country’s history. Dubbed ‘Alas ng Bayan’ the exhibit showcases the lives of Gregoria ‘Oriang’ de [...]