From convent to cinema: Filipina ‘firsts’ who made history

MANILA, Philippines — Women in the Philippines have long broken barriers and reshaped society, even when their work went largely unrecognized.

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From convent to cinema: Filipina ‘firsts’ who made history

MANILA, Philippines — Women in the Philippines have long broken barriers and reshaped society, even when their work went largely unrecognized. Many of these Filipina “firsts” rarely appear in textbooks, but their contributions helped change the course of history and widened opportunities for women. RELATED STORY: #HerStory: Women Transforming Society From pioneers in religious life

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From convent to cinema: Filipina ‘firsts’ who made history

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