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Leon Ma. Guerrero (1915 - 1982) was one of the foremost Filipino nationalists of his era. A partner in the law practice of Senator Claro M. Recto, he became Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs during the Magsaysay administration. His then controversial advocacy of 'Asia for the Asians' and espousal of a realistic re-examination of relations with the United States are now commonly accepted as being ahead of their time.

On retirement he was the country's senior career diplomat having served as Ambassador in London, Madrid, New Delhi, Mexico City and Belgrade. On 19 June 1982 he received the Gawad Mabini - the highest award in the Philippine Foreign Service.

He held the rank of Knight Grand Cross of the Knights of Rizal. Among his many works are internationally acclaimed translations of Rizal's Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. He also wrote the award-winning biography of Rizal: The First Filipino.

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