List of University of the East people

The University of the East has produced thousands of graduates from its 60 years of existence. The following are list of notable people associated with the University of the East, including graduates, outstanding alumni, former students, honorary graduates, administrators and professors.

Former Vice President Noli de Castro

Politics and governance
Ferdinand MarcosFormer President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws (1967)[1]
Ramon MagsaysayFormer President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws (1957)[1]
Carlos P. Romulo(Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws 1969) Filipino diplomat, politician, journalist and author. He is the co-founder of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. He served eight Philippine presidents from President Manuel L. Quezon to President Ferdinand Marcos as a cabinet member or as the country’s representative to the United States and to the United Nations.
Jaime SinFormer cardinal archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Humanities (1989)
Diosdado MacapagalFormer President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, degree of Doctor of Laws (1957), CBA Professor[2]
Alfredo S. Limformer Senator, Republic of the Philippines, Manila Mayor, former Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government, and former Director of the National Bureau of Investigation (CBA Manila, BSBA 1951, LLB 1963), conferred Honorary degree Doctor of Laws, (Honoris Causa) in 2001
Robert “Sonny” JaworskiFormer Senator, Republic of the Philippines, Philippine Basketball Association 25 Greatest Players of all Time, MVP
Justice Lucas P. Bersamin25th Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines (UE LL.B. ’73)
Justice Dante O. TingaAssociate Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines

Law

Some under Politics and Governance

Diosdado MacapagalFormer President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, degree of Doctor of Laws (1957), UE-CBA Professor
Ramon MagsaysayFormer President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws (1957)
Alfredo LimFormer Senator of the Philippines, re-elected mayor of Manila, former director of National Bureau of Investigation, conferred Honorary degree Doctor of Laws, (Honoris Causa) in 2001
Lucas P. BersaminAssociate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, former Associate Justice of the Philippine Court of Appeals
Dante TingaAssociate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, served as a three-term congressman of Taguig-Pateros district. former Dean of the University of the East College of Law, former Dean of the College of Law of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
Ferdinand TopacioLegal counsel for Mike Arroyo, the husband of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Managing Partner of the Topacio Law Office (Founded 1961). (LLB 1992)

Politics
Diosdado MacapagalFormer President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, degree of Doctor of Laws (1957), UE-CBA Professor
Ramon MagsaysayFormer President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws (1957)
Alfredo LimFormer Senator of the Philippines, re-elected mayor of Manila, former director of National Bureau of Investigation, conferred Honorary degree Doctor of Laws, (Honoris Causa) in 2001
Lucas P. BersaminAssociate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, former Associate Justice of the Philippine Court of Appeals
Dante TingaAssociate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, served as a three-term congressman of Taguig-Pateros district. former Dean of the University of the East College of Law, former Dean of the College of Law of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
Ferdinand TopacioLegal counsel for Mike Arroyo, the husband of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo; Managing Partner of the Topacio Law Office (Founded 1961). (LLB 1992)
Gilberto Duavit Sr.Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Rizal's 1st District, Member of Parliament for Region IV-A (Rizal), founder and Chairman of GMA Network

Science, Arts & Literature
Virgilio "Rio" S. AlmarioNational Artist for Literature (Bachelor of Arts)[3] Better known by his pen name, Rio Alma, a Filipino artist, poet, critic, translator, editor, teacher, and cultural manager. He spearheaded the second successful modernist movement in Filipino poetry.
Teo AntonioA famous Filipino poet. Awardee of various Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature under poetry, one of the Philippines' prominent writers. He has been bestowed many awards for his works, including Palanca Awards in 1973, 1975, 1976, 1986 and 1998.
Rogelio MangahasA famous poet. Spearheaded the second successful modernist movement in Filipino poetry. Awardee of the 1986 Palanca Awards essay.
Mike BigorniaA Poet, fictionist, editor and translator Former chairman of the Unyon ng Mga Manunulat ng Pilipinas (UMPIL), and the recipient of several Palanca Awards.
Babes CajayonA renowned author of Tagalog popular romance novels in the Philippines. Cajayon used the pen name Martha Cecilia. She is the writer for the bestselling Kristine series, that has been adopted as a television series.
Fernando SenaFamous Painter, considered as the "Father of Philippine Art Workshop"
Alfredo E. EvangelistaRenowned Filipino archaeologist. One of the pioneers of Philippine archaeology. Former director of the Anthropology Division of the National Museum of the Philippines.

Mass Media and Entertainment
Manuel "Kabayan" L. De CastroABS-CBN Broadcaster, former Vice President and Senator (CBA Manila, BSBA 1971)
George CansecoSong composer, Musical director for films, President of the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers of FILSCAP in 1973. (AB Journalism)[4]
Fernando Poe, Jr.Famous Philippine actor, dubbed as Da King of Philippine action cinema, (H.S. 2yr)
Peter MusñgiCurrent ABS–CBN Broadcasting Corporation Vice President for Sports and Metro Manila Radio Division
Claire de la FuenteFilipino singer in the 70's. She was dubbed "the Karen Carpenter of the Philippines". She is the president of the Integrated Metropolitan Bus Operators Association (IMBOA).
Quinito HensonPBA commentator, A popular sports columnist and broadcaster. NIcknamed "The Dean" for his scholarly approach to the game. Joaquin Henson has covered five NBA Finals on site for Philippine TV. Henson has also received several awards, including the first-ever Olympism Award from the Philippine Olympic Committee for excellence in journalism.
Imelda PapinFamous Singer, former Vice Governor of Camarines Sur
Christopher de LeonAward-winning Actor, Also a politician, he is a board member of the 2nd district of Batangas.
Charlie DavaoWas a Filipino actor known for roles in film and television. The father of actor and director Ricky Davao.
Lito CalzadoWas a Filipino actor, director, and choreographer. Father of actress, TV host and model Iza Calzado
Roland DantesA well-known actor and a Filipino martial artist
Erwin TulfoTV Reporter and Radio Host, Newspaper Columnist
Mon TulfoTV Program Host (College of Law Alumnus)
Ricky LoTV Program Host, Newspaper Columnist
Janina San Miguel2008 Binibining Pilipinas World winner, Ford Supermodel of the World-Philippines 2009 Runner-up.
Nene TamayoWinner of the Pinoy Big Brother Season 1 of ABS-CBN

Business
Andrew TanChairman-President, Megaworld Corporation, Marriott International Manila, Empire East Holdings, Golden Arches Development Corporation-Mcdonald's Philippines, Emperador Distillers Incorporation.
Rizalino NavarroChairman, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
Antonio L. Cabangon ChuaChairman, ALC Group of Companies including Aliw Broadcasting Corporation and Radio Philippines Network

Sports
Robert JaworskiThe Big J, also called The Living Legend, one of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)’s 25 Greatest.Also became a Philippine Senator.
Allan CaidicThe Triggerman, UAAP Most Valuable Player (1982, 1984, 1985), 1990 PBA Most Valuable Player, one of the PBA’s 25 Greatest.
Jerry CodiñeraThe Defense Minister, one of the 25 Greatest.
James YapUAAP MVP of 2003, PBA Most Valuable Player of 2005-06. Currently plays for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters In PBA.
Virgilio Baby Dalupan

The Winningest Coach in Philippine Basketball. Coach of the UE Red Warriors, 12 Championship, including seven straight championships, 1965-1972, UAAP. Successful PBA coach, winning grandslam championships during the seventies.

Derrick PumarenFormer Red Warrior, 1978 and 1979 Championship Teams, UAAP, Head Coach of Talk 'N Text Phone Pals in the PBA, Former De La Salle Green Archers coach in the UAAP
Franz PumarenFormer UE Pages, juniors division. Former Green Archers' Head Coach in the UAAP. Current Head Coach for Adamson Soaring Falcons
Jimmy MarianoMember, 1972 Championship Team, UAAP, Coach, 1984 and 1985 Championship Teams, National Team member of the 1970 Asian Games
Niño CanaletaPBA 2005-2006 Slam Dunk Champion
Paul ArtadiPBA player. Current San Juan City Councilor
Ronald TubidPBA Player
Elmer EspirituPBA player, UAAP Mythical 5 First Team Highlight Player of the Year, and UAAP Defensive Player of the Year UAAP'72, Slam dunk contest BANTAY BATA ALL-STAR'05'08, Defensive Stopper PBL Silver Cup / UAAP & NCAA Slamdunk Champion 2006 / Mythical 5 First Team, 2008 FilOil Flying V Invitational Cup / MVP, 2008 FilOil Flying V Invitational Cup
Paul LeePBA player, 2nd pick rookie draft 2011, Rookie of the Year. Currently plays for Magnolia Hotshots.
Mark BorboranPBA player
Nelson Mariano IIRP Fifth Chess Grand Master
James MartinezPBA player
Rudy LingganayPBA player
Alvin PasaolExtra rice 49 points
Xian LimFormer UE Red Warriors, and MPBL player

Notes
  1. Honoris causa list, The University of the East 2006 Diamond Jubilee Awards Commemorative Book, University of the East, 2007.
  2. University of the East Diamond Jubilee : What is Our Role?. Published by University of the East, Dawn, 2006
  3. "The National Artists for Literature-Virgilio S. Almario". Panitikan. Archived from the original on 2007-02-04. Retrieved 2007-02-06.
  4. "George Canseco's Immortal Music". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on April 27, 2006. Retrieved 2006-11-22.

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