Tandang Sora Shrine-Ninoy Aquino Wildlife: The finest spot for learning, caring and admiration

People can find out a thing or two from hero Melchora Aquino, more popularly referred to as “Tandang Sora”, by doing simple acts that make them good Filipino citizens.

The shrine is a symbol of bravery, courage and hope. Its showpiece is a 35-foot brass figure of Tandang Sora carrying a wounded Katipunero.  For her efforts, Aquino is also referred to as the “Grand Lady of the Katipunan”.

Tandang Sora Shrine

Tandang Sora actually joined the Katipunan at 84 years old, easily the revolutionary army's oldest member to aid Filipino rebels in their battle for freedom. Despite her old age, she joined the Katipunan and helped the wounded Katipuneros during the Filipino revolt against the Spaniards.

Tandang Sora helped the Katipuneros because she believed in their cause to free the Philippines. Even if she had nine lives, she would have done the same.

The Tandang Sora shrine is located along Banlat Road at Barangay  Tandang Sora in Quezon City and is open to the public from Mondays to Fridays.

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Is there any place in the Metro Manila still offer fresh, clean and woodland air? Good news there is.

Like everywhere in Manila it is reachable by a progression of Jeepneys but this is time consuming and ensures that you can experience greeneries world.

The Ninoy Aquino Park and Wildlife Nature Center is located in Quezon City. It was started in the mid Martial Law years. It’s an 80-hectare city forest reserve for woodland and animal life. 

some of signage in the spot

                                        

                                                        one of the entrance in the park

The Ninoy Aquino Park and Wildlife Nature Center serves as a rescue center for endemic and exotic wild animals. Regardless of the title given, this collection is a zoo.

This tourist spot brag of a number of caged wild animals and tree and plant species in addition of playground, enormously shaded public walk, a lagoon, eatery, huts and cottages.

From downtown Manila via España-Quezon Avenue route, it takes 45 minutes to an hour. It’s right at the very tip of Quezon Avenue right across Kidney Center and Lung Center of the Philippines.