[3][full citation needed] Prior to the plebiscite, electors voted on the approval of the new Philippine constitution.

[5] In the beginning of the 20th century, various women's rights groups emerged shortly after the United States gained sovereignty over the Philippines.

In 1905, the Asociacion Feminista Filipina (Feminist Association of the Philippines) was founded by Concepcion Felix Rodriguez along with 12 elite women.

4112 became law granting women the right to vote but this legislation was never implemented and was effectively revoked with the adoption of the 1935 constitution.

Article 5 of the constitution stated that "The National Assembly shall extend the right of suffrage to women, if in a plebiscite which shall be held for that purpose within two years after the adoption of this Constitution, not less than three hundred thousand women possessing the necessary qualifications shall vote affirmatively on the question".

Transportation and food were provided, creating less hassle for Filipinos that may or may not have financial abilities to go out and vote.

[8][1] Voters were asked the following: In English:[1] Are you in favor of granting suffrage to women?In Spanish:[1] Esta Vd.

[citation needed] As a result of the majority of affirmative votes cast, the right of suffrage was extended to women, in compliance with section 10 of Commonwealth Act No.

[10] The Philippines is one of the earliest countries in Southeast Asia to have a female president, Corazon Aquino, who was elected to office on February 25, 1986.