Hilaria del Rosario, the first First Lady of the Philippines

Hilaria del Rosario was the first wife of General Emilio Aguinaldo, First Lady of the Philippines at the age  of 19. 

Made Philippine National Red Cross.

She complemented Emilio’s military campaigns by caring for wounded soldiers and their families. In 1899, as the president’s consort, she established the Hijas de la Revolución (Daughters of the Revolution) that later became Asociación de la Cruz Roja (Red Cross Association). The organisation is considered a precursor of the present Philippine National Red Cross, and for this she raised funds for medicines and other medical supplies. She was captured by American troops in 1900 and reunited with her husband after his capture by the Americans in 1901.

Del Rosario died on March 6, 1921 after suffering from leprosy.