NGANTOK: March 2006

Encarnacion Alzona

1st Filipina Historian
1st Filipina Ph.D. in the Philippines
1st Filipina to earn her Ph.D. in history at the Columbia University (1923)
Philippine National Scientist (1985)

QUOTE

"...the separation of Spain and the Philippines in 1898 was only political. The spiritual ties established between them...cannot be erased by a mere political event."

DATE OF BIRTH
March 25, 1895

YEAR OF DEATH
March 13, 2001

USEFUL LINKS

Alzona, Encarnacion A.: Ph.D. History
Remarks of the Honorable Alberto G. Romulo Secretary of Foreign Affairs: On The Occasion of the Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day
Wikipedia Article on Encarnacion Alzona

Doris Magsaysay Ho

1st Filipina to win the Socially Responsible Entrepreneur Award (2003)

QUOTE

"Whatever we do should encompass the greater good of all, because if more people become prosperous, in the end it is also our interest being served."

FATHER: Robert Ho
MOTHER: Anita Magsaysay

USEFUL LINKS

EOY Socially Responsible Entrepreneur
Shipping company wants to adopt a school

Belen Enrile Gutierrez

1st Filipina Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

USEFUL LINKS

First in the Philippines

Cecille Deltette

1st Filipina crowned Miss University (1986)

USEFUL LINKS

Mister & Miss University 1986 Winners
Mister & Miss University Winners List

Kuh Ledesma

Kuh Ledesma
AKA Maria Socorro Ledesma

1st Filipina multi-awarded Singer to receive the Salem Music Award (1989)

QUOTE

"The best way to transform our nation is through the word of God."

ALIAS
"The Original Pop Diva"

DATE OF BIRTH
March 16, 1955

BIRTHPLACE
Bacolod City, Philippines

HUSBAND: Louie Gonzalez
DAUGHTER: Isabella

USEFUL LINKS

Another 25 years with Kuh Ledesma
Kuh 25 Years Concert by Filipino singing star Kuh Ledesma
Kuh Ledesma: Live @ PhilMusic.Com

Ines Zaragoza

Ines Zaragoza
AKA Ma. Del Carmen Ines Zaragosa

1st Filipina crowned Miss Asia Pacific (1982)

USEFUL LINKS

Official Website of Miss Asia Pacific International
Miss Asia Pacific International – Past Winners
Filipino Achievers
Miss Asia Pacific Titleholders

Francisca Reyes Aquino

Francisca Reyes Aquino
AKA Francisca Reyes Tolentino

1st Filipina National Artist for Dance (1973)
Philippine National Artist in Dance (1973)
"Folk Dance Pioneer"
"Champion of Filipino Folk Dance"

DATE OF BIRTH
March 9, 1899

BIRTHPLACE
Bulacan, Philippines

FATHER: Felipe Reyes
MOTHER: Juliana Santos

2nd HUSBAND: Serafin Aquino

1st HUSBAND: Ramon P. Tolentino, Jr.

YEAR OF DEATH
November 21, 1983

USEFUL LINKS

The 1962 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service
NCCA Culture Profile: Francisca Reyes Aquino
Frances Reyes Aquino

Edita Vital

Edita Vital
AKA Editha Resurreccion Vital

1st Filipina Representative and Semifinalist in the 1st Miss International beauty pageant (1960)

USEFUL LINKS

Miss International 1960
Filipina Beauty Queens from Past to Present

Haydee Yorac

1st Filipina Commissioner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec, 1989-1991)

QUOTE
"No one is indispensable. Making a difference is enough."

DATE OF BIRTH
March 4, 1941

BIRTHPLACE
Sarabia, Negros Occidental, Philippines

YEAR OF DEATH
September 13, 2005

USEFUL LINKS

A public servant named Haydee
The 2004 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service
Nation Mourns As Haydee Yorac Passes Away In U.S.