List of University of the East people explained

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

Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws (1967)[1]
Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws (1957)
(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.
Former cardinal archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Humanities (1989)
Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, degree of Doctor of Laws (1957), CBA Professor[2]
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
Former Senator, Republic of the Philippines, Philippine Basketball Association 25 Greatest Players of all Time, MVP
25th Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines (UE LL.B. ’73)
Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the Philippines

Law

Some under Politics and Governance

Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, degree of Doctor of Laws (1957), UE-CBA Professor
Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws (1957)
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
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, former Associate Justice of the Philippine Court of Appeals
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.
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

Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, degree of Doctor of Laws (1957), UE-CBA Professor
Former President, Republic of the Philippines, Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws (1957)
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
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, former Associate Justice of the Philippine Court of Appeals
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.
Legal counsel for Mike Arroyo, the husband of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo; Managing Partner of the Topacio Law Office (Founded 1961). (LLB 1992)
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

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.
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.
A famous poet. Spearheaded the second successful modernist movement in Filipino poetry. Awardee of the 1986 Palanca Awards essay.
A Poet, fictionist, editor and translator Former chairman of the Unyon ng Mga Manunulat ng Pilipinas (UMPIL), and the recipient of several Palanca Awards.
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.
Famous Painter, considered as the "Father of Philippine Art Workshop"
Renowned Filipino archaeologist. One of the pioneers of Philippine archaeology. Former director of the Anthropology Division of the National Museum of the Philippines.
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

ABS-CBN Broadcaster, former vice president and Senator (CBA Manila, BSBA 1971)
Song composer, musical director for films, President of the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers of FILSCAP in 1973. (AB Journalism)[4]
Famous Philippine actor, dubbed as Da King of Philippine action cinema, (H.S. 2yr)
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
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).
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.
Famous Singer, former Vice Governor of Camarines Sur
Award-winning Actor, Also a politician, he is a board member of the 2nd district of Batangas.
Was a Filipino actor known for roles in film and television. The father of actor and director Ricky Davao.
Was a Filipino actor, director, and choreographer. Father of actress, TV host and model Iza Calzado
A well-known actor and a Filipino martial artist
TV Reporter and Radio Host, Newspaper Columnist
TV Program Host (College of Law Alumnus)
TV Program Host, Newspaper Columnist
2008 Binibining Pilipinas World winner, Ford Supermodel of the World-Philippines 2009 Runner-up.
Winner of the Pinoy Big Brother Season 1 of ABS-CBN

Business

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

Sports

The Big J, also called The Living Legend, one of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)’s 25 Greatest.Also became a Philippine Senator.
The Triggerman, UAAP Most Valuable Player (1982, 1984, 1985), 1990 PBA Most Valuable Player, one of the PBA's 25 Greatest.
The Defense Minister, one of the 25 Greatest.
UAAP MVP of 2003, PBA Most Valuable Player of 2005–06. Currently plays for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters In PBA.
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.
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
Former UE Pages, juniors division. Former Green Archers' Head Coach in the UAAP. Current Head Coach for Adamson Soaring Falcons
Member, 1972 Championship Team, UAAP, Coach, 1984 and 1985 Championship Teams, National Team member of the 1970 Asian Games
PBA 2005-2006 Slam Dunk Champion
PBA player. Current San Juan City Councilor
PBA Player
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 LeePBA player, 2nd pick rookie draft 2011, Rookie of the Year. Currently plays for Magnolia Hotshots.
Mark BorboranPBA player
RP Fifth Chess Grand Master
PBA player
PBA player
Extra rice 49 points
Former UE Red Warriors, and MPBL player
Former Libero of the UE Lady Warriors, Award Winning UAAP Libero and current Libero for the Philippine Women's National Volleyball Team

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Notes and References

  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. News: The National Artists for Literature-Virgilio S. Almario . Panitikan . 2007-02-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070204154455/http://www.panitikan.com.ph/nationalartistsforliterature/vsalmario.htm . 2007-02-04 . dead.
  4. News: George Canseco's Immortal Music . . 2006-11-22 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20060427012631/http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2004/11/25/ENTR2004112523157.html . April 27, 2006 .