National Federation of Women's Clubs of the Philippines

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President Manuel L. Quezon signs the women's suffrage law at Malacañang in September 15, 1937 in the presence of the officers of the National Federation of Women's Clubs of the Philippines and members of the cabinet.

"Where Every Woman is a Flame,
Every Club a Beacon"

A Legacy of Unity, Service, and Social TransformationEstablished in 1921 and guided by many of the distinguished women who stood at the forefront of the Philippine suffragist and feminist movements, the National Federation of Women’s Clubs of the Philippines (NFWC) emerged as a powerful expression of collective women’s leadership. It brought together local and provincial women’s clubs under one national fellowship, creating a network founded on mutual support, shared purpose, civic responsibility, and collaborative action.

More than an association of women’s organizations, the NFWC became a movement for social transformation—uniting women who believed that service could become a force for reform, that solidarity could amplify their voices, and that organized women could help shape the future of the nation. Through generations, its members carried forward a legacy of advocacy, compassion, education, community service, and leadership, proving that when women stand together, their collective strength can transform not only communities, but society itself.

NFWC Presidents

1921 - 2026

Women's right to vote.

The NFWC ladies methodically organized and coalesced all women's groups and led in the nationwide campaign. Thus, President Manuel L. Quezon signed the law in the presence of the NFWC ladies, including the First Lady, Aurora Aragon-Quezon, then its honorary president, September 15, 1937. 2. Pioneered in the organization of women into clubs, 1905.

Sofia Reyes de Veyra and fellow Filipinas received at White House by First Lady Florence Harding. Upon returning to the Philippines, these women formed women's clubs to win the right to vote.

"In 1935 The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUB( NFWC) became the forerunner of nursery education. The process of getting government recognition didn’t come after 16 years."

intellectual liberation

Mrs. Josefa LLanes Escoda and Mrs. Trinidad Legarda lead the Girl Scouts of the Philippines Parade (1940)