Lydia Yu-Jose
Lydia N. Yu-Jose (March 27, 1944 – August 3, 2014) was a Filipino Professor Emerita of Political Science and Japanese Studies at the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. She was best known for her research into the history of Japan–Philippines relations, as well as aiding in the development of Japanese studies in the Philippines as a separate academic discipline.
Lydia Yu-Jose | |
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 Lydia Yu-Jose being conferred the Order of the Rising Sun in Makati City on June 13, 2012 | |
| Born | March 27, 1944 |
| Died | August 3, 2014 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Sophia University |
| Known for | Japanese studies, history of Japan–Philippines relations |
| Awards | Order of the Rising Sun (2012) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | History, political science, international relations, area studies |
| Institutions | Ateneo de Manila University |
On August 3, 2014, Lydia Yu-Jose died after a six-year long battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.[1]
References
- "Ateneo's PH-Japan specialist passes away". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. August 4, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
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