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Filipino historian honored as Mexico university bestows professorship
A leading Filipino historian from Ateneo de Manila University has been named an International Honorary Professor by a Mexican university, while the Philippines earned Guest Country of Honor status at a major book fair.
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MANILA — Dr. Filomeno V. Aguilar Jr., a history professor at Ateneo de Manila University, has been appointed as an International Honorary Professor by a Mexican university in recognition of his academic work and scholarly achievements.
The appointment represents a notable distinction for the Filipino academic, whose research and teaching have earned international recognition in the field of historical studies.
The honor comes as the Philippines has been designated as the Guest Country of Honor at the 39th Feria Universitaria del Libro, or University Book Fair, making it the first Southeast Asian nation to receive this prestigious designation at the annual Mexican event.
The dual recognition underscores growing academic and cultural ties between the Philippines and Mexico, demonstrating the regional significance of Philippine scholarship on the international stage.