Concepcion Aguila

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

Early life and education Aguila was born on September 11, 1894, in San Jose, Batangas. She completed primary education at a public school in Batangas.

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.

Professional life 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.

Aguila died of cancer on December 16, 1959. In addition, several public infrastructures in Manila, including a street and a bridge, are named after her.