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Rosa Sevilla
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| Born | 4 March 1879 Tondo, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines
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| Died | 11 May 1954 (aged 75) |
| Known for | Women's suffrage in the Philippines |
| Spouse(s) | Emilio Alvero |
| Parent(s) | Ambrosio Sevilla Silvina Tolentino y Rafael |
Rosa Sevilla de Alvero (born March 4, 1879 – died May 11, 1954) was a brave Filipino woman. She was an activist, a teacher, and a journalist. She worked hard to help women in the Philippines get the right to vote.
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Early Life and Education
Rosa Sevilla was born on March 4, 1879. Her birthplace was Tondo, Manila, in the Philippines. Her father, Ambrosio Sevilla, was a soldier in the Spanish Army. Her mother was Silvina Tolentino y Rafael.
Rosa grew up with her aunt, who was related to Aurelio Tolentino. He was a famous writer and a revolutionary. Many important people who wanted to change "colonial education" visited their home. This kind of education was controlled by the Spanish rulers.
Rosa studied to become a teacher. She earned a special degree called "maestra superior" from Assumption College.
A Pioneer in Education
Rosa Sevilla became the first female Dean at the University of Santo Tomas. This was a very important achievement.
On July 15, 1900, she started her own school. It was called Instituto de Mujeres. This school later became the Rosa Sevilla Memorial School. It was one of the first schools for women in the Philippines.
Instituto de Mujeres: A Special School
Rosa started Instituto de Mujeres when she was only 21 years old. This was during the early years of American rule in the Philippines.
The school taught women how to "serve both God and country." It offered a different kind of education. American-run schools often did not teach religion. They also did not focus on Spanish or local languages. Rosa's school gave women another choice.
Fighting for Women's Rights
Rosa Sevilla was a strong leader for women's rights. In 1916, when she was in her mid-30s, she started a movement. She wanted Filipino women to get the right to vote.
She founded a group called the Liga Nacional de Damas Filipinas. This group worked hard for women's voting rights. Finally, in 1937, women in the Philippines gained the right to vote. This happened after a special vote called a referendum.
Journalism and Writing
Rosa Sevilla was also a talented journalist. She worked as an editor for a Spanish newspaper called La Vanguardia.
She also started her own magazine. It was called The Woman's Outlook. This magazine was published by the General Federation of Women's Clubs of the Philippines.
Rosa also wrote several works in Spanish. Some of her writings include La Mejor, El Sueno del Poeta, and Prisonera de Amor.
Later Life
Rosa Sevilla de Alvero passed away on May 11, 1954. She was 75 years old.
Personal Life
Rosa Sevilla was married to Emilio Alvero. He was an artist.
Awards and Recognition
Rosa Sevilla received important awards for her work:
Presidential Medal of Merit: She received this award on July 4, 1948.
Queen Isabella II of Spain Award: She also received this award in 1948.
Tribute
On March 4, 2021, Google honored Rosa Sevilla. They celebrated her 142nd birthday with a special Google Doodle.
See also
In Spanish: Rosa Sevilla de Alvero para niños
