Famous Alumni of University of… Part 1

Ito ay listahan ng mga sikat at super sikat na mga alumni mula sa University of Santo Tomas.

Source: Wikipedia

MGA BAYANI

José Rizal

Gregorio Labayan Aglipay – first Supreme Bishop of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente

Baldomero Aguinaldo – (Bachelor of Laws), a leader of the Philippine Revolution.

Emilio Jacinto

Fr. Jose Burgos

Apolinario Mabini – staunch anti-imperialist during the American occupation

Antonio Luna

Rafael Palma

Marcelo H. Del Pilar

Claro M. Recto – senator

Pedro Abad Santos – physician and lawyer, anti-Japanese guerrilla in World War II

Jose W. Diokno – Secretary of Justice under President Diosdado Macapagal

PRESIDENTE NG PINAS

Manuel L. Quezon – 1st President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, considered the 2nd President after Emilio Aguinaldo.

Sergio Osmena – 2nd President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.

Jose P. Laurel – 3rd President of the Philippines, President of the 2nd Republic.

Diosdado Macapagal – 9th President of the Philippines, 5th President of the 3rd Republic. 

Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines 

Chief Justices

• Cayetano Arellano – 1901 – 1920
• Victorino Mapa – 1920–1921
• Ramon Avanceña – 1925-1941
• Jose Abad Santos – 1941-1942
• Roberto Concepcion – 1966-1973
• Andres Narvasa – 1991 – 1998

Justices

• Alfredo Benipayo – former Court Administrator, Commission on Elections Chairman, Solicitor General, and current Dean of University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law
• Angelina Sandoval-Gutierrez
• Cancio C. Garcia
• Renato C. Corona

Governance and politics

• Rey B. Aquino – (Doctor of Medicine) representative of the Third District of Pampanga.
• Lito Atienza – (B.S. Architecture) Manila city mayor, 1998-2007.
• Melecio Arranz – (B.S. Civil Engineering)
• Jose Avelino – (Master of Laws) Senate president of the first congress.
• Ruffy Biazon – (B.S. Medical Technology) representative of the Lone District of Muntinlipa City.
• Isabelo delos Reyes – founder, Iglesia Filipina Independiente; labor leader during the American period and pioneer Filipino socialist
• Harriet Demetriou – (Bachelor of Laws) – first female chairperson, Commission on Elections
• Jaime Carlos de Veyra – resident commissioner from the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
• Henrietta “Tita” de Villa – Philippine ambassador to the Vatican.
• Loi Estrada – (Doctor of Medicine) senator
• Peter Favila – (B.S. Commerce) Trade and Insutry secretary of the Arroyo Government.
• Raul Gonzalez – jurist and Justice secretary of the Arroyo Government.
• Benito Legarda y Tuason – a resident commissioner of congress.
• Joey Lina – (A.B. Economics 1975) former senator/cabinet member
• Fernando López – (Bachelor of Laws) Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines for three terms, under President Elpidio Quirino (1949—1953), and Ferdinand Marcos (1965—1969 and 1969—1972)
• Pablo Ocampo – a resident commissioner
• Emmanuel Pelaez – (Bachelor of Laws) Sixth Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines.
• Francisco Soc Rodrigo – (B.S. Education)
• Francisco Tatad – (B.S. Philosophy) senator of Eleventh congress
• Victor Ziga – senator of the Eight congress

Military and Policemen

• Lt. Gen. Alberto Fernando F. Braganza AFP
• Lt. Gen. Pedro Cabuay AFP
• P/CSupt. Marcelo Ele (DSC) PNP
• Col. Alberto(Boy) I. Gabriel MC (GSC) PA – (Faculty of Medicine & Surgery)
• Cpt. Milo Maestrecampo (INF) PA – (Graduate School)
• Lt. Antonio Trillanes IV PN – (UST High School)
• 2Lt. Franco Salvador Suelto (INF) PA (B.S. Psychology-2002) 1st UST Alumni who graduated from Royal Military College of Australia – June 2006
• Brig.Gen. Vicente Ranjo Raval PC (Member of the first batch of Advance ROTC Cadets graduated in a precedent setting ceremony on March 1939)
• P/CSupt. Manuel Tandiama Raval PNP

National Artists 

• Daisy Hontiveros-Avellana
• Antonio Buenaventura – music
• Ernani Cuenco
• Victorio C. Edades – painter, director of School of Fine Arts. Leader of the revolutionary Thirteen Moderns, leader of the Triumvirate of Modern Arts.
• Carlos “Botong” Francisco – painter, professor, leader of the revolutionary Thirteen Moderns, leader of the Triumvirate of Modern Arts.
• Nick Joaquín – writer and journalist
• F. Sionil Jose – novelist
• Ang Kiukok – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1954) visual artist.
• Leandro V. Locsin – architect, and interior designer. Tanghalang Pambansa (Main Building), Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater), Philippine International Convention Center, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila Hotel, etc.
• Bienvenido Lumbera – prizewinning poet, critic and dramatist.
• Juan Nakpil
• J. Elizalde Navarro
• Alejandro Roces – Philippine Star columnist, essayist.
• Ildefonso Santos
• Rolando Tinio – poet, dramatist, director, actor, critic, essayist and educator.
• Amado V. Hernandez – poet, journalist, novelist, playwright

Literary and visual artists

• Bayani Ray Acala – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising, 1996), member of Galerie Joaquin
• Jun Alfon – (Bachelor of Fine Arts), member Art Verite’ Gallery
• Tam Austria – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1954) painter, member of Galerie Joaquin
• Angelito Antonio – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1962) painter of Filipino genre paintings.
• Teo Antonio – poet
• Eugenia Apostol – 2006 Ramon Magsaysay Journalism Awardee.
• Arnold Molina Azurin – (Bachelor of Philosophy) poet, anthropologist
• Manuel Baldemor – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1968) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Lito Barcelona – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Cirilo F. Bautista – poet, fictionist, critic and writer of nonfiction.
• Norma Belleza – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Teodoro Benigno – journalist.
• Charito Bitanga – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1975) member of Art Verite’ Gallery, Dean of PWU
• Jose Burgos, Jr. – journalist, activist
• Blanco Jose – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1955) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Carmelo Casas – architect, designed Church of the Gesu of Ateneo De Manila University.
• Roberto Chabet – (Bachelor of Architecture) member of Art Verite’ Gallery, pioneer In conceptual art in the Philippines
• Bonifacio Cristobal – one of the Thirteen Moderns.
• Neal Cruz – Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist
• Virginia “Gini” Cruz – animator, Finding Nemo.
• Rina Jimenez-David – journalist, Philippine Daily Inquirer.
• Jose “Joe” Datuin – artist, designed IP Seal (Intellectual Property Coalition), 2003 Gawad Pres. Manuel L. Quezon.
• Lourd Ernest de Veyra – (AB Journalism) poet, songwriter, journalist; lead vocalist of rock band Radioactive Sago Project; member, Artists for the Removal of Gloria (ARREST Gloria)
• Gene De Loyola – member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Tony DeZuniga – DC Comics and Marvel, drew X-Men, Spider-Man.
• Ophelia A. Dimalanta – poet, critic, fictionist, and academician
• Eric Gamalinda – poet.
• Gernale Elmer – member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Rod Espinosa – comics creator, writer and illustrator, “Best artist” for the 2000 Ignatz Awards.
• J. Neil Garcia – poet, literary critic
• Lamberto Hechanova – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo – fictionist, critic, and writer.
• Diosdado Lorenzo – professor, headed the School of Fine Arts, one of the Thirteen Moderns.
• Lira Luis – first Filipino architect at American icon, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin since 1937.
• Madarang Mariano – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1958) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Manolito Tolentino Mayo – member of Art Verite’ Gallery, sculpture and graphic artist.
• Vicente Manansala – Philippine National Artist. College of Fine Arts professor, 1951
• Francisco Manosa – architect, designed famous hotels and resorts, commercial establishments, and the Edsa Shrine
• Pol Medina Jr. – (B.S. Architecture, 1983) creator of Pugad Baboy
• Sofronio Mendoza – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Ricardo Montilla – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Jerry Navarro – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, 1951) Philippine National Artist
• Galo B. Ocampo – College of Fine Arts professor. Leader of the Triumvirate of Modern Arts
• Romulo Olazo – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Ramon Orlina – (B.S. Architecture, 1965) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Jose Pardo – professor, architect, one of the Thirteen Moderns.
• Mario Parial – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising, 1969) award-winnning artist
• Rodrigo Perez III – (B.S. Architecture)
• Ponciano BP Pineda
• Jose Pedro Recio – architect, designed Church of the Gesu of Ateneo De Manila University
• Rene Robles – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1975) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Manuel Rodriguez, Jr. – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Dominic Rubio – (B.S. Fine Arts in Commercial Arts) member of Galerie Joaquin
• Bayani Rumbaoa – (CAFA major in Painting, 1982) Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas first coin engraver, designed all the coins in circulation
• Carlos A. Santos-Viola – (College of Architecture 1935) original designer of the Iglesia ni Cristo Kapilyas
• Rodolfo Samonte – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1964) Painter, Printmaker, Multi-awarded artist, several top prizes in the AAP (Art Association of the Philippines) and the PAP (Philippine Association of Printmakers). Almost 20 one-person exhibitions in printmaking, painting, digital art, notably several exhibitions at the Luz Gallery. Most recent exhibition: 2003, Large Scale Digital Paintings on Canvas at the Arts & Books Gallery in Los Angeles, California. Currently resides in Burbank, California.
• Juvenal Sanso – member of Galerie Joaquin
• Rogelio R. Sikat – fictionist, playwright, translator and educator.
• Aro Soriano – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising) member of Art Verite’ Gallery
• Edwin Tres Reyes – (College of Architecture and Fine Arts 1989) art director, member of Galerie Joaquin,
• Lydia Velasco – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising) graphic artist, member of Galerie Joaquin
• Bernard Vista – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) graphic artist, member of Galerie Joaquin
• Oscar Zalameda – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite’ Gallery

People in medicine, health professions, and sciences

• Victoria Belo, M.D. – (Doctor of Medicine, 1985) Director of the Belo Medical Group
• Francisco Duque III, M.D. – (Doctor of Medicine) Philippine Secretary of Health
• Raul Fores, M.D.
• George Garcia, M.D.
• Willie Nacorda Lagdameo, M.D.
• Modesto Llamas, M.D. – (Doctor of Medicine, 1965) President of the Philippine Medical Association
• Rollo Chan Milante, M.D. – (Doctor of Medicine, 1986) respected eye specialist.
• Carmencita Reodica, M.D. – (Doctor of Medicine) Former Philippine Secretary of Health.
• Rosendo R. Roque, M.D. – 2006 PMA, Most Outstanding Physician for Speciality/Subspeciality and Affiliate Societies
• Tito P. Torralba, M.D.
• Amparo Marzan, RN – Charge Nurse of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Naval Medical Center, San Diego.
• Hubert G.H. Wong, M.D.
• Rosalinda C. Solevilla, Ph.D. – pharmaceutical sciences, National Scientist
• Norma Chang, R.M.T. – (B.S. Medical Technology) President of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologist (PAMET)
• Agnes Medenilla, R.M.T. – (B.S. Medical Technology) President of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologist (PAMET)

Performing artists and people of the broadcast media

• Aiza Seguerra – (College of Fine Arts and Design)
• Albert Martinez
• Ali Sotto
• Allison Lualhati
• Alma Carvajal-Concepcion – Miss International 1994 Semi-Finalist
• Angel Locsin – (UST High School)
• Archie Alemania – (A.B. Communication Arts)
• Ariel Ureta – TV host and sports buff
• Arnel Cruz – (College of Commerce))
• Arnold Clavio – (A.B. Journalism) News Anchor
• Aubrey Miles – (Conservatory of Music)
• Brenan Espertinez – (B.S. Commerce)
• Bridgette Inoferio – Model of the Year 2005
• Callalily band members – Kean Cipriano, Aaron Paul Ricafrente, Alden Acosta, Lemuel Belaro – (Conservatory of Music)
• Cesar Apolinario – GMA Network Correspondent
• Charlene Gonzales – (B.S. Psychology) Actress, TV Host, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 1994, Miss Universe 1994 Semi-Finalist
• Cher Calvin
• Chester Medina – (College of Science))
• Chynna Ortaleza – (A.B. Communication Arts)
• Ciara Sotto – (Conservatory of Music)
• Daisy Reyes -
• Dennis Padilla – (A.B. Political Science)
• Dindo Amparo – (A.B. Communications Arts)
• Dolan Castro
• Dominic Ochoa – (B.S.C. in Business Administration, 1995) actor
• Dimples Romana – (Arts and Letters) UAAP courtside reporter, actress
• Eagle Riggs – (A.B. Communication Arts)
• Eula Valdez – Liberal Arts
• Evangeline Luis Pascual – Miss World 1973 1st Runner-up
• Hale band members: Sheldon Gellada, Roll Martinez
• Harry Santos – (Conservatory of Music)
• Henry Bolo – (A.B. Communication Arts) Radio Deejay, Sound Designer
• Isay Alvarez
• Iza Calzado – (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
• Jaime Rivera- (UST Pay High; A.B. Economics)
• Jane Zaleta – {Faculty of Arts and Letters)
• Jao Mapa – (B.S. Fine Arts)
• JC Cuadrado
• Jeffrey Espiritu – “(A.B. Communication Arts, 1999)” RPN Tv Host, ‘Mr. FU’
• Jennifer Sevilla – ( Faculty of Arts and Letters)
• Jessie Alice Salones Dixson – Miss International 1986 Semi-Finalist
• Jhezzarie Gamez Javier-Gaisano – Miss ASEAN 2005 Binibining Pilipinas International 2003
• Joanne Quintas-Primero Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1995
• John Lapuz – (College of Education)
• Join the Club band members
• Jonathan Ganal – (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery) matinee idol
• Jullie Yap Daza
• JV Villar
• Kat Hermosa
• Maki Pulido
• Marigold Haber
• Michelle Aldana – (B.S. Nursing) Miss Asia Pacific 1993
• Michelle Reyes – Miss Tourism International 2001
• Miriam Quiambao – Miss Universe 1999 1st Runner-up
• Mon Ilagan
• Nonoy Zuñiga – (Doctor of Medicine)
• Piolo Pascual – (B.S. Physical Therapy) actor
• Polo Ravales – (College of Education)
• Precious Lara Quigaman – (B.S. Nursing) Miss International 2005
• Robert Cena
• Sandra Aguinaldo – “(A.B. Journalism, 1993)” GMA Network Correpondent
• Sarah Christophers
• Sarah Geronimo – (UST High School)
• Ting-Ting Cojuangco
• Toni Gonzaga – (A.B. Communication Arts)
• Wenn Deramas – (B.S. Hotel and Restaurant Management)
• Winnie Cordero – (A.B. Communication Arts, 1987)
• Xerex Xaviera – (A.B. Sociology)
• Zorayda Sanchez – (A.B. Journalism) 

 Businesspeople

• Nina Aguas – banker/former country chairman of Citigroup Philippines.
• Tony Tan Caktiong – founder and current Chairman and CEO of Jollibee, Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines award in 2004, also won the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year World in 2004.
• Francisco Eizmendi – (B.S. in Chemical Engineering) Chief Operating Officer, San Miguel Corporation.
• Peter Favila – (B.S.C. in Banking and Finance) former Secretary of Trade and Industry, former president of the Philippine National Bank and former director of the Philippine Airlines among others.
• Malou Santos – (B.S. Hotel and Restaurant Management) Senior vice-president, and managing director of ABS-CBN and head of Star Cinema.
• Washington SyCip – founder of the Asian Institute of Management.
• Lucio Tan
• James Velasquez- (B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering, 1988) IBM Philippines President.
• Alfredo Velayo- co-founder of SVG Co. UST Alfredo Velayo School of Accountancy. 

  Sportspeople

• Bogs Adornado – basketball (Philippine Basketball Association 3-time MVP), Adamson University head coach
• Rubilen Amit – pool player
• Cyrus Baguio – basketball
• Peachie Gayne Buan – volleyball, Ms. USTHS runner up, former cheerleader
• Mary Jean Balse – volleyball , youngest player to be in the National Team at the age of 18, MVP Shakey’s V-League first season
• Venus Bernal – volleyball, MVP for women’s volleyball for last year’s UAAP. Known for her butterfly effect (the swinging of her arms) when attacking.
• Joan Botor-Carpio – member of the national team for 13 years now
• Alfrancis Chua – PBA Sta. Lucia Realtors’ head coach
• Kate Co Yu Kang – volleyball
• Bal David – basketball
• Rubie de Leon – volleyball
• Aric del Rosario – basketball
• Jethro Dionisio – RP’s top shooter
• Dennis Espino – basketball
• Rey Evangelista – basketball
• Binky Favis – PBA Coca-Cola Tigers’ head coach
• Gerard Francisco – basketball
• Donald Geisler – taekwondo-jin
• Tsomlee Go – taekwondo-jin
• Pido Jarencio – present coach UST Growling Tigers, Assistant coach PBA San Miguel Beermen
• Ian Laurel – volleyball
• Christian Luanzon – basketball
• Joyce Pano – volleyball
• Roxanne Pimentel – member of the National Team for 13 years now and has won a lot of MVP awards
• Iago Raterta – basketball, Ramp model
• Antonio Siddayao – Dean of Filipino sportswriters
• Siot Tanquincen – PBA Barangay Ginebra Kings’ coach
• Recah Trinidad – sports analyst
• Marlon Villarin – badminton player
• Richard Yee – basketball