Maria Lorena Barros
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Morelos and the surname or paternal family name is Barros.
Maria Lorena Morelos Barros (March 18, 1948 – March 24, 1976) was a Filipino activist. She founded the Malayang Kilusan ng Bagong Kababaihan (Free Movement of New Women) or MAKIBAKA, a militant women's organization shortly before the Martial Law.[1] When Martial Law was declared, she went underground, was later captured and was a top political prisoner. She escaped to the countryside as a guerrilla fighter and was killed during a military ambush at 28 years old.
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Born | Maria Lorena Morelos Barros (1948-03-18)March 18, 1948 Baguio, Mountain Province, Philippines |
Died | March 24, 1976(1976-03-24) (aged 28) |
Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
Resting place | La Loma Cemetery |
Other names | Laurie, Wawi |
Education | University of the Philippines Diliman (BA) |
Known for | being an activist during the Martial Law in the Philippines and for founding MAKIBAKA, a militant women's organization |
Children | 1 |
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