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<big>== THE WOMENS OF MALOLOS == | <small><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. | ||
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<big>'''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. | ||
'''Aurea Mendoza Tanchanco:''' A student of Maestra Guadalupe Reyes and an active participant in revolutionary activities. | '''Aurea Mendoza Tanchanco:''' A student of Maestra Guadalupe Reyes and an active participant in revolutionary activities. | ||
'''Elisea Tantoco Reyes:''' Daughter of Gobernadorcillo Jose Tiongson Reyes, a reformist constantly harassed by the Spanish colonial government. | '''Elisea Tantoco Reyes:''' Daughter of Gobernadorcillo Jose Tiongson Reyes, a reformist constantly harassed by the Spanish colonial government. | ||
'''Juana Tantoco Reyes:''' Younger sister of Elisea Tantoco Reyes. | '''Juana Tantoco Reyes:''' Younger sister of Elisea Tantoco Reyes. | ||
'''Leoncia Santos Reyes:''' Fluent in Spanish and a property owner at 17. | '''Leoncia Santos Reyes:''' Fluent in Spanish and a property owner at 17. | ||
'''Rufina Tengco Reyes:''' First cousin of Elisea and Juana Tantoco Reyes. | '''Rufina Tengco Reyes:''' First cousin of Elisea and Juana Tantoco Reyes. | ||
'''Olympia San Agustin Reyes:''' Half-sister of Leoncia Santos Reyes. | '''Olympia San Agustin Reyes:''' Half-sister of Leoncia Santos Reyes. | ||
'''Teresa Tiongson Tantoco:''' Cousin of the two Basilias and of Eugenia and Aurea Tanchanco. | '''Teresa Tiongson Tantoco:''' Cousin of the two Basilias and of Eugenia and Aurea Tanchanco. | ||
'''Maria Tantoco:''' Cousin of the two Basilias and of Eugenia and Aurea Tanchanco. | '''Maria Tantoco:''' Cousin of the two Basilias and of Eugenia and Aurea Tanchanco. | ||
'''Anastacia Maclang Tiongson:''' First cousin to Teresa and Maria Tantoco. | '''Anastacia Maclang Tiongson:''' First cousin to Teresa and Maria Tantoco. | ||
'''Basilia Reyes Tiongson:''' Oldest of the 20 women, daughter of reformist Antonio Morales Tiongson. | '''Basilia Reyes Tiongson:''' Oldest of the 20 women, daughter of reformist Antonio Morales Tiongson. | ||
'''Aleja Reyes Tiongson:''' Younger sister of Basilia and Paz. | '''Aleja Reyes Tiongson:''' Younger sister of Basilia and Paz. | ||
'''Paz Reyes Tiongson:''' Suffered from illness but supported the cause. | '''Paz Reyes Tiongson:''' Suffered from illness but supported the cause. | ||
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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</big><big>Big text</big></big> | 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></small> | ||