Concepcion Aguila
Concepcion Aguila | |
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 NHI historical marker | |
| Born | September 11, 1894 San Jose, Batangas |
| Died | December 16, 1959 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | PhD in Political Science |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University, Washington D.C., USA |
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Concepcion Aguila (September 11, 1894 – December 16, 1959) was a Filipino educator and lawyer.
Early life and education
[edit]Aguila was born on September 11, 1894, in San Jose, Batangas. She completed primary education at a public school in Batangas.[1]
Aguila became a kindergarten teacher before she obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1924 from the Philippine Law School in Manila. She pursued postgraduate studies at Centro Escolar University (CEU) in Manila and graduated with a Master of Laws in 1926 and a Master of Arts in 1937.[1]
Aguila later went to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., USA, and received a PhD in Political Science in 1948, making her the first woman and international student to receive the said doctoral degree from the university.[2][3]
Professional life
[edit]After studying in the US, Aguila returned to the Philippines. She worked as a teacher at CEU and later on became the dean of the university's graduate school.[2]
In the early 1950s, Aguila was active in the United Nations assemblies and conferences. She published a book, Educational Legislation, in 1956 and received the Outstanding International Teacher award from the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1958[4].
Aguila died of cancer on December 16, 1959.[1]
Recognitions
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In 1993, the National Historical Institute (NHI), now the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, installed a historical marker in CEU to recognize Aguila.[5][6] In addition, several public infrastructures in Manila, including a street and a bridge, are named after her.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Concepcion Aguila was Born in San Jose, Batangas". The Kahimyang Project. 2013-09-05. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ a b Marr, Jessica (2023-03-28). "Eight Decades of Women Trailblazers Who Made History - Graduate School". The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Everything You Need to Know Before Applying to Centro Escolar University". Candymag.com. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Concepcion A. Aguila (1894–1959) | Registry". Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ Manipon, Roel Hoang (2023-11-12). "NHCP celebrates 90 years, gears up for centennial". Daily Tribune Lifestyle. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Concepcion A. Aguila (1894–1959) | Registry". Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "To quench a city's thirst – Tulay 橋". Retrieved 2024-11-27.