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== THE WOMENS OF MALOLOS == | <big>== THE WOMENS OF MALOLOS == | ||
The 20 brave women of Malolos were a group of Filipino women who petitioned for the right to open a night school for women in the late 19th century. Their efforts were a significant step towards women's education and empowerment during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines1. | The 20 brave women of Malolos were a group of Filipino women who petitioned for the right to open a night school for women in the late 19th century. Their efforts were a significant step towards women's education and empowerment during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines1. | ||
Here are some of the notable members: | Here are some of the notable members: | ||
'''Alberta Uitangcoy-Santos:''' One of the leaders who presented the petition to Governor-General Valeriano Weyler. | <big>'''Alberta Uitangcoy-Santos:''' One of the leaders who presented the petition to Governor-General Valeriano Weyler. | ||
'''Basilia Villariño Tantoco:''' A well-educated woman who fought against a forced marriage and played a crucial role in the fight for education. | '''Basilia Villariño Tantoco:''' A well-educated woman who fought against a forced marriage and played a crucial role in the fight for education. | ||
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Mercedes Reyes Tiongson:''' Supported the Katipunan by sending supplies. | Mercedes Reyes Tiongson:''' Supported the Katipunan by sending supplies. | ||
These women, along with others, bravely confronted the colonial authorities to demand their right to education. Their petition was supported by Jose Rizal, who wrote them a letter in Tagalog praising their courage and aspirations | These women, along with others, bravely confronted the colonial authorities to demand their right to education. Their petition was supported by Jose Rizal, who wrote them a letter in Tagalog praising their courage and aspirations</big><big>Big text</big></big> | ||