Teresa Magbanua was a formidable woman who fought in the revolutionary efforts against the last years of Spanish occupation in the Philippines. She reached the transition toward the Philippine-American war of 1899. Who was this fierce woman? What did she do before she joined the revolution? How was she perceived by her family and peers? Teresa was also called fondly as Nay Isa as she also possessed the powerful traits of a loving mother. She not only loved her own family dearly but she was also a mother figure to the troops she fought alongside with. Learn more about this bayani who fought bravely for Philippine independence and for her love for family.