She gained the titles Grand Woman of the Revolution and the Mother of Balintawak for her heroic contributions to Philippine history. Melchora was born on January 6, 1812 in Balintawak. Melchora, daughter of a peasant couple, Juan and Valentina Aquino, never attended school. However, she was apparently literate at an early age and talented as a singer and performed at local events as well as at Mass for her Church.
Melchora
Valentina Aquino