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The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 45, 1736

Note 4 — GIRLS’ SCHOOLS IN MANILA AND THE PROVINCES

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Girls admitted are given a dowry of 500 pesos, but under the condition that they must first secure the title of teacher, without which requisite, even though they get married, they are given nothing. When they have concluded their studies, they engage in work, and the college reserves to them one-half of what they earn, which is added to their dowry.4

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