# 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) |
| Ramon Magsaysay | Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws (1957) |
| 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 |
| 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) 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) |
| 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 |