List_of_University_of_the_Philippines_College_of_Law_alumni
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.
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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)
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- Joker Arroyo, '52, Executive Secretary (Aquino) - Upsilon Sigma Phi[2]
- Catalino Macaraig, Jr., '52, Executive Secretary (Aquino) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Salvador Panelo '74, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Spokesperson (Duterte) - Sigma Rho[3][4][5][6][7]
- Simeon Datumanong, '59, Secretary of Justice (Arroyo)[8] - Sigma Rho
- Oscar Orbos, '76, Executive Secretary and DOTC Secretary (Aquino)[9] - 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[10] - Sigma Rho, Pan Xenia
- Roberto S. Benedicto, Ambassador to Japan (1972-1978); First Class, Order of the Rising Sun (1977)[11] - 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[12] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Carlos Sorreta, ' 91, current Ambassador to Russia and former Director-General of the Foreign Service Institute[13] - 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)[14] - 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)[15]
- Felix Makasiar, '39, (1985)[16]
- Ricardo Paras, '13, (1951-1961)[17]
- Reynato Puno, '62, (2006–2010)[18] - Alpha Phi Beta/International Order of DeMolay
- Hilario Davide, Jr., '59, (1998 -2005)[19] - Brotherhood of the Filipinos
- Maria Lourdes Sereno, '84, (2012–2018) - Portia Sorority
- César Bengzon, '19, (1961-1966)[20] - Rizal Center
- Teresita Leonardo-De Castro, '72, (2018) - Sigma Alpha, Portia Sorority
- Marcelo Fernan, '52, (1988-1991)[21] - Sigma Rho
- Pedro Yap, '46, (1988)[22] - Sigma Rho
- Fred Ruiz Castro, '36, (1975-1979)[23] - UP Vanguard Fraternity
- José Yulo, '14, (1942-1944)[24] UP Vanguard Fraternity
- Enrique Fernando, '38, (1979-1985)[25] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Querube Makalintal, '33, (1973-1975)[26] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
- Estanislao Fernandez, '33, (1973-1975) [27] - 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)[28]
- 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)[29]
- Cancio Garcia, '61, (2004-2007)
Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera, Class of 1947. Portia Sorority. - Hugo Gutierrez, Jr., '52, (1982-1993) - Alpha Phi Beta
- Marvic Leonen, '87, (2012–present)[29]
- Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera, '47, (1979-1992) - Portia Sorority; Sigma Delta Phi
- Vicente Mendoza, '57, (1994-2003) - Beta Sigma
- Cecilia Muñoz-Palma, '37, (1973-1978)[31] - Portia Sorority
- Sabino Padilla Sr., '15 (1946-1964)
- Teodoro Padilla, '51 (1987-1997) - Beta Sigma
- Leonardo Quisumbing, '64, (1998-2009)[32] - Alpha Phi Beta
- Alexander Reyes, '14, (1948-1959)
- J.B.L. Reyes, '22, (1954-1972)[33]
- Flerida Ruth Romero, '52, (1991-1999)
- Abraham Sarmiento, '49, (1987-1991) - Alpha Phi Beta
- Conrado Vasquez, '37, (1982-1983) [34]
- 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)[35]
- Jhosep Lopez, '88, (2021–present) - Sigma Rho
Legislative branch
Senate Presidents
- 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
Class of 1946. Resigned from Sigma Rho.
Class of 1953. Sigma Rho.
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)
Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero. Alpha Phi Beta - 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)[36] 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)[37] - Sigma Rho
- Liwayway Vinzons-Chato, '68; Lone District, Camarines Norte (2007–present)
- Ronaldo Zamora, '69; Lone District, San Juan City (1987-1998, 2004–present)[38]
- 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
Congressman Boying Remulla, Class of 1988. Upsilon Sigma Phi. - Jesus Crispin Remulla, '88 former Cavite governor and incumbent Congressman - Upsilon Sigma Phi
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- 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
- 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[39] - 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
- Antonio Oposa, '82; environmental activist
- Ahmad Domocao Alonto; King Faisal International Prize Awardee for Service to Islam - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Chito Salud, '85; Chairman and CEO, Philippine Basketball Association - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Jake Almeda Lopez, '52; general manager and Vice Chairman, ABS-CBN[40] - Upsilon Sigma Phi[2]
- 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
Literature
- Stevan Javellana, '48; novelist (Without Seeing the Dawn) - Sigma Rho
- Linda Ty Casper, '55; novelist (The Peninsulares, DreamEden)
Television
- Jake Almeda Lopez, '52; general manager and Vice Chairman, ABS-CBN[40] - Upsilon Sigma Phi[2]
- 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
- Beginning 2008, graduates of the College were conferred a Juris Doctor degree
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- Also elected as Representative of Pangasinan, Governor of Pangasinan. Vice-presidential candidate, 1998
- Also served as Executive Secretary during Marcos administration
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- Also served as Commissioner, Commission on Elections
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1973-1985
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1970-1985
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1941-1951
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1993-2006
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1991-1998; COMELEC Chairperson, 1988-1991; incumbent Ambassador to the United Nations
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1945-1961; Judge of the International Court of Justice, 1967-1976
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1986-1988; elected to Philippine Senate, 1995–1999 and served as Senate President, 1998-1999
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1986-1988; PCGG Commissioner, 1986
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1966-1975
- Also served as Speaker of the National Assembly, 1939
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1967-1979
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1962-1975, and as Speaker of the Batasang Pambansa, 1978-1984
- Also elected to Philippine Senate, 1959-1965
- Also served as Secretary of Justice; U.P. Law Dean
- Also served as U.P. Law Dean
- "SC Justice Carolina Griño-Aquino passes away". Sun.Star. 2012-12-24. Archived from the original on 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- Also President of 1986 Constitutional Convention, M.P. from Quezon City, 1984-1986
- Also served as Secretary of Labor, 1996-1998
- Also elected as first president of the IBP; appointed to Commission on Human Rights, 1986-1987
- Also served as Ombudsman, 1988-1995
- Also elected Antique governor, 1951-1955; Executive Secretary during Macapagal administration
- Also elected Governor of Iloilo.
- Also elected Governor of Camarines Sur
- Also served as Executive Secretary
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- 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.