Ermita in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Associacion Feminista Filipina

Philippine Feminist Association

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

1. Associacion Feminista Filipina Marker

Inscription. Founded on 30 June 1905 in Manila at the Initiative Concepcion Felix and with the collaboration of Trinidad Rizal, Clemencia Lopez, Bonifacia Delgado de Barretto, Maria Arevalo, Sofia Reyes, Helen C. Wilson, Paz Natividad VDA. de Zulueta, Maria F. de Villamor, Teresa Solis and Agueda and Jacoba Paterno. It was the first woman's club in the Philippines dedicated to the promotion of social welfare and the encouragement of the participation of women in public affairs. The first president was Concepcion Felix; Secretary, Trinidad Rizal; Treasurer, Bonifacia Delgado de Barretto; and the members of the Board of Directors were Clemencia Lopez, Maria F. de Villamor, Maria Arevalo and Helen C. Wilson.

The first meeting was held at the home of Paz Natividad Vda. de Zulueta on Salcedo Street (now part of Rizal Avenue).

In Filipino, on a separate marker Associacion Feminista Filipina
(Samahang Feminista ng Pilipinas) Kauna-unahang Samahang Pangkababaihan sa Pilipinas na nagtaguyod sa pagpapalaganap ng kagalingang panlipunan at masugid na paglahok ng mga kababaihan sa Kapakanang Pambayan. Itinatag sa Maynila, 30 Hunyo 1905. unang pangulo ng samahan si Concepcion Felix.

Erected 1995 by Philippine Historical Committee.

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listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1905.

Location. 14° 34.688′ N, 120° 59.378′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila. It is in Ermita. Marker is on Josefa Llanes Escoda Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1000, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cosmopolitan Church (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Philippine General Hospital (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Central United Methodist Church (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Plaza Olivia Salamanca (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Church of San Vicente de Paul (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Ang Simbahan ng Nuestra Señora de Guia (approx. one kilometer away); U.S. Forces Liberate Manila (approx. 1.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

2. Associacion Feminista Filipina Marker

Associacion Feminista Filipina Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

3. Associacion Feminista Filipina Building

Associacion Feminista Filipina entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

4. Associacion Feminista Filipina entrance

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