Josefa Llanes Escoda was a prominent Filipino educator, social worker, and women's rights advocate born on September 20, 1898. She played a significant role in promoting education for women in the Philippines and was a founding member of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines. Escoda's dedication to social reform and her efforts to improve the lives of women and children made her a key figure in the country's history. During World War II, Escoda became involved in resistance activities against the Japanese occupation. She was arrested in 1943 for her efforts to help fellow Filipinos and was later executed. Her legacy continues to inspire many in the fields of education and women's rights in the Philippines.