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Geronima Pecson
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In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Palisoc, the birth surname or paternal family name is Tomelden, and the marital name is Pecson.
Geronima Josefa Tomelden Pecson (December 19, 1896 – July 31, 1989) was an educator, suffragette, and social worker who became the first woman senator of the Philippines in 1947 and the first woman member of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1950.[1][2]
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Geronima T. Pecson | |
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Senator of the Philippines | |
In office December 30, 1947 – December 30, 1953 | |
Member of the UNESCO Executive Board | |
In office 1947–1954 | |
In office 1958–1962 | |
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Born | Geronima Josefa Palisoc Tomelden December 19, 1896 Lingayen, Pangasinan, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Died | July 31, 1989(1989-07-31) (aged 92) |
Political party | Liberal (1947-1989) |
Spouse | Potenciano Pecson |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines Manila |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Educator social worker |
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