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https://www.bulakenyo.ph/20-brave-women-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.

Here are some of the notable members:

<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.


'''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.


'''Juana Tantoco Reyes:''' Younger sister of Elisea Tantoco Reyes.


'''Leoncia Santos Reyes:''' Fluent in Spanish and a property owner at 17.


'''Rufina Tengco Reyes:''' First cousin of Elisea and Juana Tantoco 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.


'''Maria Tantoco:''' Cousin of the two Basilias and of Eugenia and Aurea Tanchanco.


'''Anastacia Maclang Tiongson:''' First cousin to Teresa and Maria Tantoco.


'''Basilia Reyes Tiongson:''' Oldest of the 20 women, daughter of reformist Antonio Morales Tiongson.


'''Aleja Reyes Tiongson:''' Younger sister of Basilia and Paz.


'''Paz Reyes Tiongson:''' Suffered from illness but supported the cause.

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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></small>