Famous Filipino Women Leaders

This ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet.

1 Miriam Defensor Santiago

276 33

Famous As: Judge, Journalist, Lawyer

Birthdate: June 15, 1945

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Iloilo City

Died: September 29, 2016

2 Gina Lopez

16 2

Famous As: Environmentalist, Politician

Birthdate: December 27, 1953

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Manila, Philippines

Died: August 19, 2019

3 Corazon Aquino

61 159

Famous As: Former President of Phillipines

Birthdate: January 25, 1933

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Paniqui, Tarlac

Died: August 1, 2009

Corazon Aquino, or Cory Aquino, was the first female president of the Philippines. She led the People Power Revolution after her husband Senator Benigno Aquino Jr.’s assassination and ended the 21-year dictatorial reign of President Ferdinand Marcos. In 1986, Corazon was named Time Magazine’s Woman of the Year.

4 Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

43 109

Famous As: Former President of Philippines

Birthdate: April 5, 1947

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: San Juan, Metro Manila

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is a Filipino politician and academic. From 2001 to 2010, Arroyo served as the president of the Philippines. Before serving as the president, Arroyo served as a senator and as the vice president of the Philippines. She later served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2018 to 2019.

5 Sara Duterte

94 77

Famous As: Lawyer

Birthdate: May 31, 1978

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Davao City, Philippines

6 Gabriela Silang

10 0

Famous As: Revolutionary

Birthdate: March 19, 1731

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Santa, Philippines

Died: September 20, 1763

7 Imelda Marcos

100 119

Famous As: Filipino Politician

Birthdate: July 2, 1929

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Manila

Imelda Marcos is a retired Filipino politician with a controversial history. She became the First Lady of the Philippines in 1965 when her husband, Ferdinand Marcos, became President of the nation. Her family stole billions of dollars from the country’s citizens and lived lavishly. The Marcoses were unseated during the People Power Revolution in February 1986.