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Gabriela Silang | Image Credit: @Lahi_PH | Keith Kelly

 

Gabriela Silang bravely led the fight against the Spaniards in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, She took over the fight for freedom after her husband, Diego Silang was betrayed by a friend and killed by order of the church.

A future offshore patrol vessel (OPV) of the Philippine Coast Guard will be named “BRP Gabriela Silang” to honor the great Philippine hero.