Concepcion Aguila

Concepcion Aguila (September 11, 1894 – December 16, 1959) was a Filipino educator and lawyer.

[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] 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].

[5][6] In addition, several public infrastructures in Manila, including a street and a bridge, are named after her.

Concepcion Aguila bridge signage