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Genaro Daguman Babon, Sr. (September 19, 1950 – June 23, 2014) was a Filipino historian and professor in Samar.
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Babon completed his bachelor's degree in History at the Christ the King College, and his Master's in History from the Manuel L. Quezon University. He attended Northwest Samar State University for his Doctorate in Public Management.
Babon taught at the Sta. Margarita High School in the 1970s, and La Milagrosa Academy and Christ the King College in the 1980s. He moved to Northwest Samar State University (NWSSU) in 1986, teaching there until his death. He also held administrative positions such as Director for Extension Services, Director for Student Placement Services and Alumni Affairs, and Coordinator for General Services.
Academic Contributions
Babon's work included the compilation of researches on histories of communities, barangays, hometowns or sitios, as part of his teaching (which he called "little history"). He had a particular interest in the naming and history of specific barangays, and works on this subject are archived in his unpublished collection. He also specialised in the history of Calbayog and Samar.
Personal life
Babon was married to Carmelita Pido, also a teacher. They have seven children, Jose Ryan, Ma. Generlita, Genaro Jr., Jose Gerwin, Ma. Astute, Jose Don and Jose Raymund. Jose Raymund died early in his teenage years.