May 15, 1974 First Day Covers in commemorating Gabriela Silang for her bravery against the Spaniards. Envelops are attached with a block of four stamps, issued as one of the Famous Filipino Series in the Philippines Postal Stamps.

Her complete name is María Josefa Gabriela Cariño Silang (March 19, 1731 – September 20, 1763), she was the wife of the Ilocano insurgent leader, Diego Silang. Following Diego's assassination in 1763, she led the group for four months.

Together with Cariño, and S...
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