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(Asuncion Arriola-Perez)
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Early Career
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Arriola-Perez began her career as a social worker for the Red Cross in 1924. She held significant positions such as the Executive Secretary of the Associated Charities of Manila and the Red Cross. Her work in these roles laid the foundation for her future contributions to social welfare in the Philippines.
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Public Service
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In 1941, she was appointed Director of the Bureau of Public Welfare. This appointment marked a significant milestone in the recognition of women's leadership capabilities in the Philippines.
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Asuncion Arriola-Perez, the Philippines' first female Cabinet member, was born on August 15, 1895