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The conditions of female cigar factory workers in 19th century Manila were miserable as they faced abuse from soldiers and the industry was closing due to manpower shortages, leaving many poor families without work. This excerpt reveals the difficult life for Filipinos under Spanish colonial rule, as they faced abuses intended to control and manipulate the population.
- Author
- Jade Gordoncillo
- Language
- EN