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.

Politics and governance

Ferdinand Marcos	Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws (1967)^[1]
Ramon Magsaysay	Former 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 Sin	Former cardinal archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Humanities (1989)
Diosdado Macapagal	Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, degree of Doctor of Laws (1957), CBA Professor^[2]
Alfredo S. Lim	former 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” Jaworski	Former Senator, Republic of the Philippines, Philippine Basketball Association 25 Greatest Players of all Time, MVP
Justice Lucas P. Bersamin	25th Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines (UE LL.B. ’73)
Justice Dante O. Tinga	Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines

Law

Some under Politics and Governance

Diosdado Macapagal	Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, degree of Doctor of Laws (1957), UE-CBA Professor
Ramon Magsaysay	Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws (1957)
Alfredo Lim	Former 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. Bersamin	Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, former Associate Justice of the Philippine Court of Appeals
Dante Tinga	Associate 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 Topacio	Legal 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 Macapagal	Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, degree of Doctor of Laws (1957), UE-CBA Professor
Ramon Magsaysay	Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws (1957)
Alfredo Lim	Former 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. Bersamin	Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, former Associate Justice of the Philippine Court of Appeals
Dante Tinga	Associate 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 Topacio	Legal 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. Almario	National 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 Antonio	A 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 Mangahas	A famous poet. Spearheaded the second successful modernist movement in Filipino poetry. Awardee of the 1986 Palanca Awards essay.
Mike Bigornia	A Poet, fictionist, editor and translator Former chairman of the Unyon ng Mga Manunulat ng Pilipinas (UMPIL), and the recipient of several Palanca Awards.
Babes Cajayon	A 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 Sena	Famous Painter, considered as the "Father of Philippine Art Workshop"
Alfredo E. Evangelista	Renowned Filipino archaeologist. One of the pioneers of Philippine archaeology. Former director of the Anthropology Division of the National Museum of the Philippines.
King Abalos	A Filipino film director. He is an awardee of various honors, including the Bronze Prize at the Filipino Arts & Cinema International Festival. His notable works include Maria, which competed at the Broadway International Film Festival in California, and the socially conscious film Untold.

Mass Media and Entertainment

Manuel "Kabayan" L. De Castro	ABS-CBN Broadcaster, former vice president and Senator (CBA Manila, BSBA 1971)
George Canseco	Song 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 Musñgi	Current voice-over artist in radio, television, film and new media, and chief operating officer (COO) of the Philippine media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation, most notably being the voice-over or announcer of ABS-CBN (1986–2020), Kapamilya Channel and Kapamilya Online Live (2020–present) and Star Cinema film trailers, and as narrator of ABS-CBN/Kapamilya Channel shows such as TV Patrol, It's Showtime, ASAP Natin 'To, and the network's various drama series
Claire de la Fuente	Filipino 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 Henson	PBA 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 Papin	Famous Singer, former Vice Governor of Camarines Sur
Christopher de Leon	Award-winning Actor, Also a politician, he is a board member of the 2nd district of Batangas.
Charlie Davao	Was a Filipino actor known for roles in film and television. The father of actor and director Ricky Davao.
Lito Calzado	Was a Filipino actor, director, and choreographer. Father of actress, TV host and model Iza Calzado
Roland Dantes	A well-known actor and a Filipino martial artist
Erwin Tulfo	TV Reporter and Radio Host, Newspaper Columnist
Mon Tulfo	TV Program Host (College of Law Alumnus)
Ricky Lo	TV Program Host, Newspaper Columnist
Janina San Miguel	2008 Binibining Pilipinas World winner, Ford Supermodel of the World-Philippines 2009 Runner-up.
Nene Tamayo	Winner of the Pinoy Big Brother Season 1 of ABS-CBN

Business

Andrew Tan	Chairman-President, Megaworld Corporation, Marriott International Manila, Empire East Holdings, Golden Arches Development Corporation-Mcdonald's Philippines, Emperador Distillers Incorporation.
Rizalino Navarro	Chairman, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
Antonio L. Cabangon Chua	Chairman, ALC Group of Companies including Aliw Broadcasting Corporation and Radio Philippines Network
Junie Morosi	Director, Wyuna Community Inc.

Sports

Robert Jaworski	The Big J, also called The Living Legend, one of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)’s 25 Greatest.Also became a Philippine Senator.
Allan Caidic	The Triggerman, UAAP Most Valuable Player (1982, 1984, 1985), 1990 PBA Most Valuable Player, one of the PBA's 25 Greatest.
Jerry Codiñera	The Defense Minister, one of the 25 Greatest.
James Yap	UAAP 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 Pumaren	Former 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 Pumaren	Former UE Pages, juniors division. Former Green Archers' Head Coach in the UAAP. Current Head Coach for Adamson Soaring Falcons
Jimmy Mariano	Member, 1972 Championship Team, UAAP, Coach, 1984 and 1985 Championship Teams, National Team member of the 1970 Asian Games
Niño Canaleta	PBA 2005-2006 Slam Dunk Champion
Paul Artadi	PBA player. Current San Juan City Councilor
Ronald Tubid	PBA Player
Elmer Espiritu	PBA 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 Lee	PBA player, 2nd pick rookie draft 2011, Rookie of the Year. Currently plays for Magnolia Hotshots.
Mark Borboran	PBA player
Nelson Mariano II	RP Fifth Chess Grand Master
James Martinez	PBA player
Rudy Lingganay	PBA player
Alvin Pasaol	Extra rice 49 points
Xian Lim	Former UE Red Warriors, and MPBL player
Kath Arado	Former Libero of the UE Lady Warriors, Award Winning UAAP Libero and current Libero for the Philippine Women's National Volleyball Team

Notes

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

References

University of the East http://www.ue.edu.ph
University of the East Caloocan http://www.ue.edu.ph/caloocan
University of the East Diamond Jubilee : What is Our Role?. Published by University of the East, Dawn, 2006
60 Outstanding Alumni - UE Today, The Diamond Jubilee Awards 2006: A Celebration of Achievement, Published by University of the East, UE Today, September 2006 / ISSN 0118-3931
UE Today, Editorial http://online.ue.edu.ph/manila/uetoday/?nav=uetoday02.htm&archive=200602
University of the East 1967 Panorama, Cezar C. David Jr, Editor In Chief, published by University of the East, Panorama, April 1967

External links

[uehon-1] Honoris causa list, The University of the East 2006 Diamond Jubilee Awards Commemorative Book, University of the East, 2007.

[uedawn2-2] 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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