Aquino, Melchora (–)Philippine heroine considered "Mother of the Philippine Revolution." Name variations: known as Matandang Sora or Tandang Sora. Pronunciation: Ah-KEEN-o. Born in barrio Banlat, Caloocan, Rizal (now part of Quezon City), on January 6, ; died in Pasong Tamo, in February or March ; daughter of Juan Aquino (a farmer) and Valentina de Aquino; married Fulgencio.