THE FIRST WOMAN SENATOR OF THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 | Geronima Pecson

In 1947, Geronima Tomelden Pecson made Philippine history as the first woman elected to the Senate. But her legacy went beyond breaking political barriers—she championed education, public welfare, and opportunities for Filipino children, and later became the first woman and first Filipino elected to the UNESCO Executive Board. A Filipina pioneer whose impact continues to be remembered. 🇵🇭 Hashtags #GeronimaPecson #PhilippineHistory #FilipinaPioneer #HistoryShorts #Philippines