Cecilio Putong
| Cecilio Kapirig Putong | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 1, 1891 Tagbilaran, Bohol, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | January 26, 1980 (aged 88) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Occupation | Educator and writer |
Cecilio Kapirig Putong (February 1, 1891 – January 26, 1980) was a Filipino educator, writer, Boy Scout leader, UNESCO fellow, author, and later became the Secretary of Education of the Philippines in 1952. His parents were Apolinario Putong and Gregoria Kapirig, both of Tagbilaran, Bohol His father was an asst. band conductor and his mother was a housewife who, upon the death of her husband at an early age, had to be a vendor to raise two children, Cirilo and Cecilio.
Early Education: Dr. Putong studied in the Tagbilaran Spanish Public School and the Tagbilaran School later established by the first American teachers in the Philippines (called Thomasites). After passing corresponding examinations, he obtained the primary course in March, 1906 and the intermediate course certificate in June, 1906.
As a Gov't. Pensionado: Diploma for Normal Course (Phil. Normal School, Manila, 1908-1912, graduating as Class Valedictorian)
Three degrees obtained in the USA as gov't. pensionado: BSE - Western Illinois State Teachers College, 1920; M. A. - Columbia University, NYC, 1921; and Ph.D. - University of Chicago, Illinois, 1937
Intelligence Quotient: 138 (Very Superior Adult) (Otis Intelligence Scale Test)
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