Did you know: Women Suffrage Bill | Inquirer News

Did you know: Women Suffrage Bill

/ 02:15 AM December 13, 2013

In Article V of the 1934 Philippine Constitution, the Women Suffrage Bill paved the way for Filipino women to have the distinction of being the first in Asia to be granted suffrage. In the national election of Dec. 14, 1937, 24 women were elected to various positions. Marielle Medina, Inquirer Research

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