Lourdes Reyes Besa
Lourdes "Lulu" Reyes Besa was a
George F. Moore, commander of the Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays during the Japanese invasion in 1941, praised her as “one of the outstanding heroines of World War II."[5]
In 1946, Lourdes co-founded the YLAC (Young Ladies’ Association of Charity) with Aurora Quezon. She later became president of the organization, which built faith-based elementary schools that provided education throughout the Philippines. In 1953, Lulu Reyes Besa received the Ateneo University’s Ozanam Award for her social action achievements. That same year, Lulu raised money for the construction of the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, in Baclaran, Pasay.
In recognition of her civil service, she received the Fleur de Lis Award in 1962 from her alma mater
Tarlac, Tarlac
throughout her married life with Gualberto S. Besa (+) and their daughters, Elizabeth Ann and Maria Isabel, until her passing on March 14, 1981.
References
- ^ Monaghan, Forbes (1946). Under The Red Sun. New York City, New York: The Declan X. McMullen Co. pp. 248–249.
- ISBN 971-93206-0-5.
- ISBN 0-688-04344-5.
- ^ "Medal of Freedom to be Awarded to Lulu Reyes Tomorrow". The Manila Bulletin. 23 September 1947.
- ISBN 978-1-61373-430-8.)
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