The University of the East has produced thousands of graduates over its 60 years of existence. The following is a list of notable people associated with the University of the East. Alumni
Academia NameClassNotabilityNassef Manabilang AdiongB.A. 2006Professor at the University of the Philippines Asian Center Alfredo E. Evangelista 1953 Director of the Anthropology Division of the National Museum of the Philippines.Solheim, Wilhelm II (2009). Alfredo E. Evangelista: 1926-2008. Hukay, 14, 114 - 120.Raquel FortunMDProfessor at the College of Medicine of the University of the Philippines Manila and chairperson of the Department of Pathology Carmen Lamagna MA 1995 Vice-Chancellor of American International University-BangladeshRuth Elynia MabangloBA 1969Professor at the University of Hawaii at ManoaThomas H. TietenbergMA 1965Economist, environmentalist, and emeritus professor at Colby College
Art NameClassNotabilityRomulo GalicanoPainterErwin MallariBFA 2002Watercolor artist Fernando Sena BFA 1971 Painter, considered the "father of the Philippine art workshop"Epitacio TongohanArtist, poet, and filmmaker; has been called the "Father of Visual Poetry"
Business NameClassNotability Antonio Cabangon-Chua BS 1956 Chairman of the ALC Group of Companies, including Aliw Broadcasting Corporation and Radio Philippines Network; Philippine ambassador to LaosDomingo ItchonBusiness executive and second president of the Philippine Basketball Association Junie Morosi Director of Wyuna Community Inc. Andrew Tan Chairman-President of Megaworld Corporation, Marriott International Manila, Empire East Holdings, Golden Arches Development Corporation-McDonald's Philippines, and Emperador Distillers Incorporation
Entertainment NameClassNotabilityJimmy BondocLL.B. 2023Musician and songwriter; member of the Board of Directors of Philippine Amusement and Gaming CorporationAwra BriguelaActor and comedianLito CalzadoActor, director, and choreographer George CansecoAB Journalism Song composer, musical director for films Rez CortezBSFilm and television actor and assistant director.Roland DantesActor and Filipino martial artistCharlie DavaoActor known for roles in film and televisionNonoy Froilan1971Dancer, choreographer, and actorClaire dela FuenteSingerJoey GosiengfiaoMovie directorJoaquin HensonPBA commentator, sports columnist, and broadcasterChristopher de LeonActor and board member of the 2nd district of BatangasXian LimActor and television hostRicky LoABTV host, newspaper columnistPen Medinanon-degreedActor Peter Musñgi 1972 Voice-over artist in radio, television, film and new media, and COO of ABS-CBN Corporation Imelda Papin Singer and vice governor of Camarines Sur Fernando Poe Jr.H.S. 2 year Actor Janina San Miguel 2008 Binibining Pilipinas World winner, Ford Supermodel of the World-Philippines 2009 runner-upCharito SolisFilm and television actressLucita Sorianonon-degreedActress Nene Tamayo Winner of Pinoy Big Brother Season 1 on ABS-CBNTats FaustinoMusical composer, arranger, and producer Ramon TulfoCollege of Law TV host
Law NameClassNotabilityPersida AcostaB.S., LL.BChief Public Attorney of the PhilippinesMarian AleidoLL.B. 1979Judge Advocate General of the Armed Forces of the PhilippinesLucas BersaminLL.B. 197325th Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines, associate justice of the Philippine Court of AppealsJapar DimaampaoB.S. 1982, LL.B. 1987Associate justice of the Supreme Court of the PhilippinesFernanda Lampas-PeraltaPresiding Justice of the Court of Appeals of the Philippines Dante Tiñga LL.B, 1960 Associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, House of Representatives of the Philippines, dean of the University of the East College of Law, dean of the College of Law of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Ferdinand TopacioLL.B 1992 Legal counsel for Mike Arroyo, managing partner of the Topacio Law Office
Literature NameClassNotabilityVirgilio S. Almario Author and poet Teo Antonio Poet Mike Bigornia Poet, fictionist, editor, and translator Martha Cecilia Author of Tagalog romance novels in the PhilippinesAdrian Cristobalnon-degreedWriter and newspaper columnist Rogelio Mangahas AB Poet, spearheaded the second successful modernist movement in Filipino poetry
Politics NameClassNotabilityHussin Ututalum AminLL.B. 1978House of Representatives of the PhilippinesArthur AngaraMayor of Baler, Aurora; National Deputy Secretary-General of the League of Municipalities of the PhilippinesKaren Angara-UlaranBSC 1992Vice Mayor of Baler, Aurora; member of the Aurora Provincial BoardRonaldo AquinoMayor of CalbayogJose Fabian CadizM.D.Vice Mayor of Marikina and Marikina City Council; physicianMarc Douglas Cagas IVLL.B 2004House of Representatives of the Philippines, Governor of Davao del Sur, and Vice Governor of Davao del SurNoli de CastroBSBA 1971Vice President of the Philipinnes, Senate of the Philippines; ABS-CBN broadcasterAurora E. CerillesHouse of Representatives of the Philippines, Governor of Zamboanga del SurRaul DazaHouse of Representatives of the PhilippinesHoward DeeBBA 1951, Philippine ambassador to the Holy See and Malta Gilberto Duavit Sr.B.A., LL.MPhilippine House of Representatives, Interim Batasang Pambansa, and founder and chairman of GMA NetworkDette EscuderoBusiness AdministrationHouse of Representatives of the Philippines Daniel FernandoB.S. Governor of Bulacan, Vice Governor of Bulacan, Bulacan Provincial Board; film and television actorAntonio FerrerLL.BHouse of Representatives of the Philippines, Mayor of General TriasJosie FitialFirst Lady of the Northern Mariana IslandsVirgilio GarcillanoLL.B 1960Commissioner of the Commission on ElectionsEdward HagedornHouse of Representatives of the Philippines, mayor of Puerto PrincesaChen Hung-changMember of the Legislative Yuan of TaiwanRobert JaworskiSenate of the Philippines; professional basketball player and head coach with the Philippine Basketball Association; PBA's 25 GreatestRobert Jaworski Jr.House of Representatives of the Philippines, Vice Mayor of Pasig, professional basketball playerAntonio Manuel LagdameoB.A. 1964Ambassador of the Philippines to the United Kingdom, Ambassador of the Philippines to Mexico, Ambassador of the Philippines to Spain, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United NationsAlfredo LimBSBA 1951, LLB 1963Senate of the Philippines, House of Representatives of the Philippines, Mayor of Manila, Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government, and Director of the National Bureau of Investigation Diosdado MacapagalLL.D 1957 (honorary) President of the Philippines and CBA professorUniversity of the East Diamond Jubilee: What is Our Role?. Published by University of the East, Dawn, 2006 Ramon MagsaysayLL.D 1957 (honorary) President of the PhilippinesHonoris causa list, The University of the East 2006 Diamond Jubilee Awards Commemorative Book, University of the East, 2007.Ayong MaliksiHouse of Representatives of the Philippines, Governor of CaviteRodante MarcoletaMBASenate of the Philippines, House of Representatives of the Philippines; arrested for plunder of campaign funds Ferdinand MarcosLL.D 1967 (honorary) President of the PhilippinesRizalino NavarroBS Secretary of Trade and Industry; Chairman of Rizal Commercial Banking CorporationJovito Palparan B.S. 1971House of Representatives of the Philippines, Philippine Army general, and convicted criminalEliseo Rio Jr.Undersecretary for Operations of the Philippines' Department of Information and Communications Technology; Secretary of Information and Communications Technology; Commissioner of National Telecommunications CommissionArmando SanchezGovernor of Batangas, mayor of Santo Tomas, BatangasLorna SilverioHouse of Representatives of the Philippines, mayor of San Rafael, BulacanAugusto L. SyjucoHouse of Representatives of the Philippines and director-general of the Technical Education and Skills Development AuthorityRolando ToledoBS 1984Secretary of Budget and ManagementErwin TulfoSenate of the Philippines, House of Representatives of the Philippines, Paulyn UbialSecretary of Health (Philippines)Felixberto UrbiztondoMayor of BarobofLeopoldo VegaMD 1972Undersecretary for Special Concerns of the Department of Health; physician
Sports NameClassNotabilityJudith Abil Professional volleyball playerTisha AbundoB.S. volleyball player who served as Philippine Sports Commissioner from 1998 to 2001Shaya Adorador Professional volleyball playerFernando AlvarezAssociation footballer, sports executive, and FIFA International refereeKath AradoMember of the Philippine Women's National Volleyball TeamFitch ArboledaProfessional footballerMarcy ArellanoProfessional basketball playerPaul ArtadiProfessional basketball player and San Juan City councilorLaizah BendongProfessional basketball playerMark BorboranProfessional basketball player Allan Caidic Professional basketball player; PBA's 25 GreatestEdward CamposanoProfessional volleyball playerNiño CanaletaProfessional basketball playerNat CansonProfessional basketball player and coach Jerry Codiñera Professional basketball player, PBA's 25 GreatestMike CortezProfessional basketball player and coachMar DianoProfessional footballerRudy DistritoProfessional basketball playerElmer EspirituProfessional basketball playerBong GalanzaProfessional basketball playerPaolo HubaldeProfessional basketball playerLloyd JosafatProfessional volleyball playerRobert JaworskiProfessional basketball player and head coach with the Philippine Basketball Association; PBA's 25 Greatest; Senate of the PhilippinesVangie de JesusCaptain of the Philippines women's national volleyball teamRob LabagalaProfessional basketball play and coachPaul LeeProfessional basketball playerAlberto Lim Jr.Tennis playerRudy LingganayProfessional basketball player Jimmy Mariano Philippines men's national basketball team in the 1968 Summer Olympics and 1972 Summer Olympics; college women's basketball coachNelson MarianoFIDE Grandmaster chess playerJames MartinezProfessional basketball playerMean MendrezProfessional volleyball playerRiza NogalesProfessional volleyball playerAlvin PasaolProfessional basketball player Derrick Pumaren Head coach with the Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball LeagueCesca RacraquinCollege volleyball playerBong RavenaProfessional basketball player and assitant coachSue RocesProfessional volleyball playerMarella SalamatRoad cycling racer Roi SumangProfessional basketball player Ronald Tubid Professional basketball playerJoshua UmandalProfessional basketball player and member of the Philippines men's national volleyball teamAgatha WongWushu playerElmer YangaCommissioner of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Basketball James Yap Professional basketball player
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