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Living amid the Philippines’ American colonial period, Paz Márquez-Benítez wrote her way into history as a prominent short-story author, educator, and editor.

Her contributions to the development of Filipino English literature have been a cornerstone in the industry, especially for women in professional careers.

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Moreover, her works focus on the effects and critique of American imperialism.

Márquez-Benítez was born on March 3, , to the well-known Marquez Family in the Quezon Province of the Philippines. She was birthed into privilege both monetarily and educationally, as her exposure to academia at a young age began planting the seeds of her lifelong career.

Paz’s father, Gregorio Marquez was educated at Ateneo de Manila University, and her mother, Maria Jurado was educated at the Escuela Municipal. However, sources are unclear as to whether or not her parents were in agriculture, education, or law as their field of work.

Márquez-Benítez was the second of twel