List of University of the Philippines College of Law alumni explained

This is a list of alumni notable in their own right of the University of the Philippines College of Law (U.P. College of Law), having obtained their LL.B. or Juris Doctor degree^[1] from the College, and their organizations while in the College. For a list of notable University of the Philippines graduates, see University of the Philippines people.

Government of the Philippines

Executive branch

Presidents

• Elpidio Quirino - Pan Xenia Fraternity
• Manuel Roxas - UP Vanguard Fraternity
• José P. Laurel - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Ferdinand Marcos - Upsilon Sigma Phi

Vice Presidents

• Jejomar Binay - Alpha Phi Omega
• Salvador Laurel - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Arturo Tolentino - Upsilon Sigma Phi

Cabinet officials

Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Simeon A. Datumanong (2001-2003, appointed as DoJ Secretary in 2003) Justice Secretary Simeon A. Datumanong (2003 - 2004 resigned to sun for Congress)

• Joker Arroyo, 52, Executive Secretary (Aquino) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Catalino Macaraig, Jr., 52, Executive Secretary (Aquino) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Salvador Panelo 74, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Spokesperson (Duterte) - Sigma Rho^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}
• Simeon Datumanong, 59, Secretary of Justice (Arroyo)^[7] - Sigma Rho
• Oscar Orbos, 76, Executive Secretary and DOTC Secretary (Aquino)^[8] - Alpha Phi Beta
• Sabino B. Padilla Sr., 15, Secretary of Justice (1948–1949)
• José E. Romero, 22, Secretary of Education (1959–1962; Garcia, Macapagal)
• Gilbert Teodoro, 89, Secretary of National Defense (Arroyo and Marcos Jr.) Also elected as Representative of Tarlac, 1998-2007
• Perfecto Yasay, 72, Secretary of Foreign Affairs (2016–17; Duterte) Also served as Chair of Securities and Exchange Commission, 1995-2000)
• Jesus Crispin Remulla, 87; 60th Secretary of Justice;Former Member of the Philippines House of Representatives from Cavite; Former Governor of Cavite- Upsilon Sigma Phi

Solicitors-General

• Francisco Chavez, 71, (1986-1992) - Sigma Rho
• Estelito Mendoza - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Querube Makalintal - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Juan Liwag - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Ricardo P. Galvez - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Romeo C. de la Cruz, 57, (1998)
• Florin Hilbay, 99 (2014–2016)

Diplomats

• Lauro L. Baja, Jr., 60, Ambassador to the United Nations (2003-2007) - Alpha Phi Beta
• Rosario Gonzalez Manalo, 58, first woman to pass the Foreign Service Officers (FSO) Examination in 1959 - Delta Lambda Sigma
• Rafael M. Salas, 53, first head of United Nations Population Fund^[9] - Sigma Rho, Pan Xenia
• Roberto S. Benedicto, Ambassador to Japan (1972-1978); First Class, Order of the Rising Sun (1977)^[10] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Jaime Victor B. Ledda 89 - Ambassador to The Hague, Netherlands; current Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Asian Group Coordinator^[11] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
  • Carlos Sorreta, 91, current Ambassador to Russia and former Director-General of the Foreign Service Institute^[12] - Upsilon Sigma Phi José E. Romero, 22, first Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1949–1953)

Other Executive Branch officials

• Darlene Berberabe-Lim, 99, CEO, Home Development Mutual Fund (2010-2017)
• Mateo A. T. Caparas, 63; Chairperson, Presidential Commission on Good Government (1988-1990)
• Arnel Casanova, 99, President, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (2011-2016)
• Jorge B. Vargas, 14, Presiding Officer of the Philippine Executive Commission during Japanese Occupation
• Haydee Yorac, 63; Chairperson, Presidential Commission on Good Government (2001-2005)^[13] - Portia Sorority, Alpha Phi Omega
• Terry Ridon, ‘11, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (2016-2017)
• Medardo G. De Lemos, '83, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director, 2022-present
• Mehol Sadain, '86, Chairperson, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (2012-2014) - Scintilla Juris

Judicial branch

Chief Justices of the Supreme Court

• Ramon Aquino, 39, (1985-1986)^[14]
• Felix Makasiar, 39, (1985)^[15]
• Ricardo Paras, 13, (1951-1961)^[16]
• Reynato Puno, 62, (2006–2010)^[17] - Alpha Phi Beta/International Order of DeMolay
• Hilario Davide, Jr., 59, (1998 -2005)^[18] - Brotherhood of the Filipinos
• Maria Lourdes Sereno, 84, (2012–2018) - Portia Sorority
• César Bengzon, 19, (1961-1966)^[19] - Rizal Center
• Teresita Leonardo-De Castro, 72, (2018) - Sigma Alpha, Portia Sorority
• Marcelo Fernan, 52, (1988-1991)^[20] - Sigma Rho
• Pedro Yap, 46, (1988)^[21] - Sigma Rho
• Fred Ruiz Castro, 36, (1975-1979)^[22] - UP Vanguard Fraternity
• José Yulo, 14, (1942-1944)^[23] UP Vanguard Fraternity
• Enrique Fernando, 38, (1979-1985)^[24] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Querube Makalintal, 33, (1973-1975)^[25] - Upsilon Sigma Phi

Associate Justices of the Supreme Court

• Estanislao Fernandez, 33, (1973-1975) ^[26] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Nestor Alampay 41 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Ramon Fernandez 40 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Vicente Ericta 39 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Hermogenes Concepcion 38 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Emilio Gancayco 49 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Jose Campos 50 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Camilo Quiason 51 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Florentino Feliciano 53 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Josue Bellosillo 58 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Alicia Austria-Martinez, 62, (2002-2009) - Alpha Phi Omega
• Vicente Abad Santos, 40, (1979-1986)^[27]
• Jesus Barrera, 21, (1959-1966)
• Abdulwahid Bidin, 53, (1987-1997) - Alpha Phi Beta
• Rosmari Carandang, 75, (2018–present) - Tau Gamma Sigma
• Antonio Carpio, 75, (2001–present) - Sigma Rho
• Conchita Carpio Morales, 68, (2004 - 2011) - Portia Sorority; Phi Delta Alpha
• Minita Chico-Nazario, 62, (2004-2010)
• Irene Cortes, 48, (1987-1990)^[28]
• Cancio Garcia, 61, (2004-2007)
• Carolina Griño-Aquino, 50, (1988-1993)^[29] - Delta Lambda Sigma
• Hugo Gutierrez, Jr., 52, (1982-1993) - Alpha Phi Beta
• Marvic Leonen, 87, (2012–present)^[28]
• Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera, 47, (1979-1992) - Portia Sorority; Sigma Delta Phi
• Vicente Mendoza, 57, (1994-2003) - Beta Sigma
• Cecilia Muñoz-Palma, 37, (1973-1978)^[30] - Portia Sorority
• Sabino Padilla Sr., '15 (1946-1964)
• Teodoro Padilla, '51 (1987-1997) - Beta Sigma
• Leonardo Quisumbing, 64, (1998-2009)^[31] - Alpha Phi Beta
• Alexander Reyes, 14, (1948-1959)
• J.B.L. Reyes, 22, (1954-1972)^[32]
• Flerida Ruth Romero, 52, (1991-1999)
• Abraham Sarmiento, 49, (1987-1991) - Alpha Phi Beta
• Conrado Vasquez, 37, (1982-1983) ^[33]
• Presbitero Velasco, Jr., 71, (2006–present) - Sigma Rho
• James Vickers, 13, (1932-1936)
• Consuelo Ynares-Santiago, 62, (1999-2010) - Alpha Phi Omega
• Calixto Zaldivar, 28, (1964-1974)^[34]
• Jhosep Lopez, 88, (2021–present) - Sigma Rho

Legislative branch

• Aquilino Pimentel III '89
• Jovito Salonga '46 - Sigma Rho (resigned)
• Marcelo Fernan '52 - Sigma Rho
• Edgardo Angara '58 - Sigma Rho
• Juan Ponce Enrile '53 - Sigma Rho, UP Vanguard Fraternity
• Franklin Drilon '69 - Sigma Rho
• Sotero Laurel '40 - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Arturo Tolentino '34 - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Ferdinand E. Marcos '39 - Upsilon Sigma Phi

Senators

• Francis Pangilinan, (2001–present) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Richard J. Gordon (2004–present) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Joker Arroyo (2001–present) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Mamintal A.J. Tamano (1987-1992) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Estanislao Fernandez, (1962-1965)- Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Sotero Laurel (1987-1992) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Juan R. Liwag (1963-1969) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Gerardo Roxas (1963-1972) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Domocao Alonto (1965-1961) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Francis G. Escudero, (2007–2019) - Alpha Phi Beta
• Ambrosio Padilla, (1957-1973) - Alpha Phi Beta
• Pia Cayetano, (2004–present) - Delta Lambda Sigma
• Sonny Angara, (2013–present) - Sigma Rho
• Miriam Defensor Santiago, (1995-2001, 2004–2016) - UP Lady Vanguard
• Salipada Pendatun, (1946-1951, 1969-1972) - UP Vanguard Fraternity
• Justiniano Montano, (1949-1955)
• Rene Cayetano (1998-2003)
• Francisco Rodrigo, (1955-1972)
• José E. Romero, (1946)
• Jose Roy, (1962-1972)
• Lorenzo Sumulong, (1949-1972)
• Lorenzo Tañada, (1947-1972)

Speakers of the House of Representatives

• Querube Makalintal - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• José B. Laurel, Jr. - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Nicanor Yñiguez - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Eugenio Pérez
• Daniel Romualdez - Alpha Phi Omega
• Arnulfo Fuentebella
• Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Class of 1994. Upsilon Sigma Phi

Representatives

Class 1959 House Deputy Speaker Simeon A. Datumanong Maguindanao Second District (1992-2001; 2004-2019)

• Roman Romulo, 94; Lone District, Pasig (2007–present) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Wenceslao Vinzons, 33; Lone District, Camarines Norte (1941-1942) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Cyrille Abueg-Zaldivar, 03; Legislative districts of Palawan (1995-2004)
• Bellaflor J. Angara-Castillo, 62; Lone District, Aurora (1995-2004)
• Juan Edgardo "Sonny" M Angara, 00; Lone District, Aurora (2004–2013) - Sigma Rho
• Kit Belmonte, 02; 6th District, Quezon City (2013–present)
• Neri Colmenares, 96; Bayan Muna (2010-2016)
• Arthur Defensor, 63; 3rd District, Iloilo (2001–present)^[35] Sigma Rho
• Matias Defensor Jr., 71; 3rd District, Quezon City (2004-2010) - Beta Sigma
• Pio Duran, 23; 3rd District, Albay (1949-1961)
• Constantino Jaraula, 60; Lone District, Cagayan de Oro City (1998-2007)
• Edcel Lagman, 66; 1st District, Albay (1987-1998, 2004–present) - Alpha Phi Beta
• Romulo Lumauig, 57; First elected Congressman, Ifugao (1969-1972) - Beta Sigma
• Romero Quimbo, 96; 2nd District, Marikina (2010–present) - Alpha Sigma
• Terry Ridon, 11; Kabataan Party List (2013-2016)
• Rufus Rodriguez, 80; 2nd District, Cagayan de Oro City (2007–present)
• José E. Romero, 22; 2nd District, Negros Oriental (1931–1941, 1945-1946)
• Ron Salo, 03; KABAYAN Party List (2016–present)
• Victor Sumulong, 73; 2nd District, Antipolo City (1998-2007) - Sigma Rho
• Luis Villafuerte, 59; 2nd District, Camarines Sur (2004–present)^[36] - Sigma Rho
• Liwayway Vinzons-Chato, 68; Lone District, Camarines Norte (2007–present)
• Ronaldo Zamora, 69; Lone District, San Juan City (1987-1998, 2004–present)^[37]
• Maria Salud Vivero - Parreno, 42; 2nd District, Leyte (1965 - 1969)
• Rodel Batocabe, 91; Ako Bicol Party List (2010–2018)

Heads of Constitutional Offices

• Christian Monsod, 60, COMELEC Chairperson (1991-1995) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Bartolome C. Fernandez, Jr.; Commissioner, Commission on Audit - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Vicente Ericta - Ombudsman - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Romeo Brawner, 59, COMELEC Acting Chairperson (2008)
• Simeon Marcelo, 79, Ombudsman (2002-2005) - Sigma Rho
• Conchita Carpio Morales, 68, Ombudsman (2011–present) - Portia Sorority
• Purificacion Quisumbing, 64, Chairperson, Commission on Human Rights
• Lucineto Tagle, 68,COMELEC Commissioner(2008-2015); Former Associate Justice, Court of Appeals - Beta Sigma
• Ma. Rowena Amelia V. Guanzon, 84, COMELEC Commissioner (2015–present) - Delta Lambda Sigma
• Mehol Sadain, '86, COMELEC Commissioner (2000-2006) - Scintilla Juris

Notable local government executives

• Richard J. Gordon, '75; chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority; Senator; Chairman, Philippine Red Cross - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Jejomar Binay, 67; Makati mayor (1986-1998, 2001-2010) - Alpha Phi Omega/International Order of DeMolay
• Cesar Climaco, 41; Zamboanga City mayor
• Carmen Planas, 40, first woman elected to a city council (Manila) - Sigma Delta Phi
• Isidro Rodriguez, 38, former Rizal governor
• Jesus Crispin Remulla, 88 former Cavite governor and incumbent Congressman - Upsilon Sigma Phi

International Organizations

• Jolly Bugarin, only Filipino elected as President, International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Mateo A. T. Caparas, only Filipino elected as President of Rotary International - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Florentino P. Feliciano, Chairman of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Raul Pangalangan, judge of the International Criminal Court - Alpha Sigma

Academe

• Edgardo Carlo Lasam Vistan II - current Dean, UP College of Law - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Danilo Concepcion '84 – current President, University of the Philippines; Dean, UP College of Law; Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission; President, Gregorio Araneta University Foundation - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Joseph Emmanuelle Angeles '03 – President, Angeles University Foundation^[38] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Carmelino Alvendia, Sr., 30; founder of Quezon City Academy, co-founder of MLQU - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Sotero Laurel '40 - President, Lyceum of Batangas; Chairman, Lyceum of the Philippines University - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Carmelino Alvendia, Sr., 30; founder of Quezon City Academy, co-founder of MLQU - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Conrado Benitez, 16; co-founder, Philippine Women's University - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Raul Pangalangan, 83 – International Criminal Court judge, law professor, newspaper columnist and former U.P. Law Dean - Alpha Sigma
• Antonio La Viña, 89; former Dean of Ateneo School of Government, U.P. Law Professor
• Katrina Legarda, 80; family law specialist; former Manila Times publisher; author; former television host
• Raoul Victorino, 57; former dean, College of Law Philippine Christian University, Former Associate Justice, Sandiganbayan - Beta Sigma

Social activism and advocacy

• Antonio Oposa, 82; environmental activist
• Ahmad Domocao Alonto

King Faisal International Prize Awardee for Service to Islam - Upsilon Sigma Phi

Industry

• Chito Salud, '85; Chairman and CEO, Philippine Basketball Association - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Jake Almeda Lopez, '52; general manager and Vice Chairman, ABS-CBN - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Antonio Quirino, 32; founder of (ABS) Alto Broadcasting System (precursor to ABS-CBN), first television station in the Philippines - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Eugenio Lopez, Sr., 23; founder of Chronicle Broadcasting Network and Manila Chronicle
• Felipe Gozon, 62, Chairman and CEO, GMA Network
• Loida Nicolas-Lewis, 68; CEO, TLC Beatrice
• Don M. Ferry, 57; former Vice Chairman, Development Bank of the Philippines; former Chairman, Board of Transportation (Now LTFRB) - Beta Sigma

Arts

Literature

• Stevan Javellana, 48; novelist (Without Seeing the Dawn) - Sigma Rho
• Linda Ty Casper, 55; novelist (The Peninsulares, DreamEden)

News and entertainment industry

Television

• Jake Almeda Lopez, '52; general manager and Vice Chairman, ABS-CBN^[39] - Upsilon Sigma Phi^[40]
• Danilo Concepcion 83 - UP President, DZMM announcer; Law Professor, U.P College of Law - Upsilon Sigma Phi^[41]
• Zorayda Ruth Andam, 04; Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2001; television host; commercial endorser
• Anna Theresa Licaros 09 - Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2007; commercial endorser - Portia Sorority
• Jose Mari Velez 70 - television newscaster with ABC and GMA - Scintilla Juris

Print journalism

• Billy Balbastro, 62; entertainment columnist - Sigma Rho
• Daisy Catherine Mandap, '85, Print and Broadcast Journalist and Editor (Manila and HK) ; UPAA Distinguished Alumna in Public Service, 2014

References

• Book: Sevilla, Victor J.. Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Vol. I. 1985. New Day Publishers. Quezon City, Philippines . 971-10-0134-9.
• Book: Sevilla, Victor J.. Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Vol. II. 1985. New Day Publishers. Quezon City, Philippines . 971-10-0137-3.
• Book: Sevilla, Victor J.. Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Vol. III. 1985. New Day Publishers. Quezon City, Philippines . 971-10-0139-X.
• Web site: The Supreme Court E-Library: Memorabilia Room. Supreme Court of the Philippines. 2008-01-07.
• Web site: List of Previous Senators - Senate of the Philippines . . 2008-01-07 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070423153244/http://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/senlist.asp . 2007-04-23 .
• List of Graduates of the UP College of Law, 1999 Souvenir Program of the Silver Jubilarians
• University of the Philippines Law Alumni Association, Certificate of Merit plaque presented to Oscar Araneta, 1988-12-12.

Notes and References

1. Beginning 2008, graduates of the College were conferred a Juris Doctor degree
2. Web site: Sigma Rho brods forever! Panelo, Carpio still friends despite tiff over China loan. 2020-07-06. Latest Philippine politics news today. en-US.
3. Web site: 2019-03-28. Brod is thicker than politics: Panelo, Carpio show all's well despite legal differences. 2020-07-06. www.abogado.com.ph. en-US.
4. Web site: Burgos. Nestor P. Jr. 2019-03-29. Bond of brothers prevails when Panelo met Carpio. 2020-07-06. INQUIRER.net. en.
5. Web site: News. Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN. Panelo asks Carpio: Can you read China's mind?. 2020-07-06. ABS-CBN News. en.
6. Web site: News. Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN. 'How to invade China?': Panelo, Carpio exchange pleasantries in Iloilo. 2020-07-06. ABS-CBN News. en.
7. Also elected Representative from Maguindanao
8. Also elected as Representative of Pangasinan, Governor of Pangasinan. Vice-presidential candidate, 1998
9. Also served as Executive Secretary during Marcos administration
10. Web site: Previous Articles. 2020-07-02. www.rappler.com. en.
11. Web site: AMBASSADOR JAIME VICTOR BADILLO LEDDA ASSUMES POST IN THE NETHERLANDS. 2020-07-02. muntingnayon.com. en.
12. Web site: Carlos Sorreta. 2020-07-02. Roscongress Building Trust.
13. Also served as Commissioner, Commission on Elections
14. Also served as Associate Justice, 1973-1985
15. Also served as Associate Justice, 1970-1985
16. Also served as Associate Justice, 1941-1951
17. Also served as Associate Justice, 1993-2006
18. Also served as Associate Justice, 1991-1998; COMELEC Chairperson, 1988-1991; incumbent Ambassador to the United Nations
19. Also served as Associate Justice, 1945-1961; Judge of the International Court of Justice, 1967-1976
20. Also served as Associate Justice, 1986-1988; elected to Philippine Senate, 1995–1999 and served as Senate President, 1998-1999
21. Also served as Associate Justice, 1986-1988; PCGG Commissioner, 1986
22. Also served as Associate Justice, 1966-1975
23. Also served as Speaker of the National Assembly, 1939
24. Also served as Associate Justice, 1967-1979
25. Also served as Associate Justice, 1962-1975, and as Speaker of the Batasang Pambansa, 1978-1984
26. Also elected to Philippine Senate, 1959-1965
27. Also served as Secretary of Justice; U.P. Law Dean
28. Also served as U.P. Law Dean
29. News: SC Justice Carolina Griño-Aquino passes away . . 2012-12-24 . 2013-01-06 . https://archive.today/20130416135717/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/12/24/sc-justice-carolina-grino-aquino-passes-away-259936 . 2013-04-16 . dead .
30. Also President of 1986 Constitutional Convention, M.P. from Quezon City, 1984-1986
31. Also served as Secretary of Labor, 1996-1998
32. Also elected as first president of the IBP; appointed to Commission on Human Rights, 1986-1987
33. Also served as Ombudsman, 1988-1995
34. Also elected Antique governor, 1951-1955; Executive Secretary during Macapagal administration
35. Also elected Governor of Iloilo.
36. Also elected Governor of Camarines Sur
37. Also served as Executive Secretary
38. Web site: The Administration.
39. Web site: 2020-06-27. Jake Almeda Lopez: Fighter who shuns the spotlight. 2020-07-05. Inquirer Lifestyle. en-US.
40. Web site: Cruz. Elfren S.. Remembering Joker. 2020-07-06. philstar.com.
41. News: November 15, 2016. Danilo Concepcion elected UP president. ABS-CBN News. November 15, 2016.