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. For a list of notable University of the Philippines graduates, see University of the Philippines people.
Government of the Philippines
Presidents
President Ferdinand Marcos, Class of 1939. Upsilon Sigma Phi.
| Name | Year of Graduation | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| José P. Laurel, (1943-1945)[2] | 1915 | Upsilon Sigma Phi |
| Ferdinand Marcos, (1965-1986)[3] | 1939, cum laude | Upsilon Sigma Phi |
| Elpidio Quirino, (1948-1953)[4] - | 1915 | Pan Xenia Fraternity |
| Manuel Roxas, (1945-1948)[5] | 1913 | UP Vanguard Fraternity |
Vice Presidents
| Name | Year of Graduation | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador Laurel, (1986-1992)[6] | 1952 | Upsilon Sigma Phi |
| Arturo Tolentino (1986) | 1934, cum laude | Upsilon Sigma Phi |
| Jejomar Binay, (2010–2016) - | 1967 | Alpha Phi Omega |
Cabinet officials
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Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Spokesperson Salvador Panelo '74 - (Duterte). Sigma Rho
- Joker Arroyo, '52, Executive Secretary (Aquino) - Upsilon Sigma Phi[7]
- Simeon Datumanong, '59, Secretary of Justice (Arroyo)[8] - Sigma Rho
- Catalino Macaraig, Jr., '52, Executive Secretary (Aquino) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Oscar Orbos, '76, Executive Secretary and DOTC Secretary (Aquino)[9] - Alpha Phi Beta
- Sabino B. Padilla Sr., '15, Secretary of Justice (1948–1949)
- Salvador Panelo '74, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Spokesperson (Duterte) - Sigma Rho[10][11][12][13][14]
- José E. Romero, '22, Secretary of Education (1959–1962; Garcia, Macapagal)
- Gilbert Teodoro, '89, Secretary of National Defense (Arroyo) 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)
Solicitors-General
- Francisco Chavez, '71, (1986-1992) - Sigma Rho
- Romeo C. de la Cruz, '57, (1998)
- Florin Hilbay, '99 (2014–2016)
Diplomats
Ambassador to the United Kingdom, José E. Romero, Class of 1922.
Ambassador to Russia, Carlos Sorreta, Class of 1991. Upsilon Sigma Phi.
- Lauro L. Baja, Jr., '60, Ambassador to the United Nations (2003-2007) - Alpha Phi Beta
- Roberto S. Benedicto, Ambassador to Japan (1972-1978); First Class, Order of the Rising Sun (1977)[15] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Jaime Victor B. Ledda '89 - current Ambassador to The Hague, Netherlands; current Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Asian Group Coordinator[16] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Rosario Gonzalez Manalo, '58, first woman to pass the Foreign Service Officers (FSO) Examination in 1959 - Delta Lambda Sigma
- José E. Romero, '22, first Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1949–1953)
- Rafael M. Salas, '53, first head of United Nations Population Fund[17] - Sigma Rho, Pan Xenia
- Carlos Sorreta, ' 91, current Ambassador to Russia and former Director-General of the Foreign Service Institute[18] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
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)[19] - Portia Sorority, Alpha Phi Omega
Chief Justices of the Supreme Court
Chief Justice Querube Makalintal, Class of 1933. Upsilon Sigma Phi.
- Ramon Aquino, '39, (1985-1986)[20]
- César Bengzon, '19, (1961-1966)[21] - Rizal Center
- Fred Ruiz Castro, '36, (1975-1979)[22] - UP Vanguard Fraternity
- Hilario Davide, Jr., '59, (1998 -2005)[23] - Brotherhood of the Filipinos
- Marcelo Fernan, '52, (1988-1991)[24] - Sigma Rho
- Enrique Fernando, '38, (1979-1985)[25] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Teresita Leonardo-De Castro, '72, (2018) - Sigma Alpha, Portia Sorority
- Querube Makalintal, '33, (1973-1975)[26] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Felix Makasiar, '39, (1985)[27]
- Ricardo Paras, '13, (1951-1961)[28]
- Reynato Puno, '62, (2006–2010)[29] - Alpha Phi Beta/International Order of DeMolay
- Maria Lourdes Sereno, '84, (2012–2018) - Portia Sorority
- Pedro Yap, '46, (1988)[30] - Sigma Rho
- José Yulo, '14, (1942-1944)[31] UP Vanguard Fraternity
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
- Vicente Abad Santos, '40, (1979-1986)[32]
- Nestor Alampay '41 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Alicia Austria-Martinez, '62, (2002-2009) - Alpha Phi Omega
- Jesus Barrera, '21, (1959-1966)
- Josue Bellosillo '58 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Abdulwahid Bidin, '53, (1987-1997) - Alpha Phi Beta
- Jose Campos '50 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
- 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)
- Hermogenes Concepcion '38 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Irene Cortes, '48, (1987-1990)[33]
- Vicente Ericta '39 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Florentino Feliciano '53 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Estanislao Fernandez, '33, (1973-1975) [34] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Ramon Fernandez '40 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Emilio Gancayco '49 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Cancio Garcia, '61, (2004-2007)
- Carolina Griño-Aquino, '50, (1988-1993)[35] - Delta Lambda Sigma
- Hugo Gutierrez, Jr., '52, (1982-1993) - Alpha Phi Beta
- Marvic Leonen, '87, (2012–present)[33]
- Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera, '47, (1979-1992) - Portia Sorority; Sigma Delta Phi
Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera, Class of 1947. Portia Sorority. - Vicente Mendoza, '57, (1994-2003) - Beta Sigma
- Cecilia Muñoz-Palma, '37, (1973-1978)[36] - Portia Sorority
- Sabino Padilla Sr., '15 (1946-1964)
- Teodoro Padilla, '51 (1987-1997) - Beta Sigma
- Camilo Quiason '51 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Leonardo Quisumbing, '64, (1998-2009)[37] - Alpha Phi Beta
- Alexander Reyes, '14, (1948-1959)
- J.B.L. Reyes, '22, (1954-1972)[38]
- Flerida Ruth Romero, '52, (1991-1999)
- Abraham Sarmiento, '49, (1987-1991) - Alpha Phi Beta
- Conrado Vasquez, '37, (1982-1983) [39]
- 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)[40]
Legislative branch
Senator Arturo Tolentino, Class of 1934. Senator Tolentino is also known as the father of the Philippine "archipelagic doctrine." Upsilon Sigma Phi.
Senate Presidents
Senator Jovito Salonga,
Class of 1946. Resigned from Sigma Rho.
Class of 1946. Resigned from Sigma Rho.
Senator Juan Ponce Enrile,
Class of 1953. Sigma Rho.
Class of 1953. Sigma Rho.
| Name | Batch | Senate President | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gil Puyat | '28 | (1967-1972) | Upsilon Sigma Phi |
| Arturo Tolentino | '34 | (1966-1967) | Upsilon Sigma Phi |
| Ferdinand E. Marcos | '39 | (1963-1965) | Upsilon Sigma Phi |
| Sotero Laurel | '40 | (1990-1992) | Upsilon Sigma Phi |
| Jovito Salonga | '46 | (1987-1992)[41] | Sigma Rho, resigned[42] |
| Marcelo Fernan | '52 | (1998–1999) | Sigma Rho |
| Edgardo Angara | '58 | (1995)[43] | Sigma Rho |
| Juan Ponce Enrile | '53 | (2008–2013)[44] | Sigma Rho, UP Vanguard Fraternity |
| Franklin Drilon | '69 | (1999–2000, 2004–2006, 2013–2016)[45] | Sigma Rho |
| Aquilino Pimentel III | '89 | (2016–present) |
Senators
Senator Francis Pangilinan, Class of 1993. Upsilon Sigma Phi.
Senator Gerardo Roxas, Class of 1949. Upsilon Sigma Phi.
Speakers of the House of Representatives
| Name | Year of Graduation | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Querube Makalintal | 1933 | Upsilon Sigma Phi |
| José B. Laurel, Jr. | 1936 | Upsilon Sigma Phi |
| Nicanor Yñiguez | 1939 | Upsilon Sigma Phi |
| Eugenio Pérez | 1922 | |
| Daniel Romualdez | 1931 | Alpha Phi Omega |
| Arnulfo Fuentebella | 1970 |
Representatives
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House Majority Leader, Congressman Martin Romualdez, Class of 1992. Upsilon Sigma Phi.
- Cyrille Abueg-Zaldivar, '03; Legislative districts of Palawan#2nd District (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)[46] 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
- Imee Marcos; 2nd District, Ilocos Norte (1984-1986, 1998-2007) - WINLAW
- Romero Quimbo, '96; 2nd District, Marikina (2010–present) - Alpha Sigma
- Jesus Crispin Remulla, '87; 3rd District, Cavite (2004–present) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- 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)
- Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, '92; House Majority Leader (2019–present); 1st District, Leyte (2007–present) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
Congressman Roman Romulo, Class of 1994. Upsilon Sigma Phi. - Roman Romulo, '94; Lone District, Pasig City (2007–present) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- 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)[47] - Sigma Rho
- Liwayway Vinzons-Chato, '68; Lone District, Camarines Norte (2007–present)
- Wenceslao Vinzons, '33; Lone District, Camarines Norte (1941-1942) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Ronaldo Zamora, '69; Lone District, San Juan City (1987-1998, 2004–present)[48]
Heads of Constitutional Offices
- Christian Monsod, '60, COMELEC Chairperson (1991-1995) - 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
- Christian Monsod, '60, COMELEC Chairperson (1991-1995) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- 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
Notable local government executives
Senator Richard J. Gordon, Class of 1975. Upsilon Sigma Phi.
- Richard J. Gordon, '75; chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority; Senator; Chairman, Philippine Red Cross - Upsilon Sigma Phi
- Jejomar Binay, '67; Makati City 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
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Congressman Boying Remulla, Class of 1988. Upsilon Sigma Phi. - Jesus Crispin Remulla, '88 former Cavite governor and incumbent Congressman - Upsilon Sigma Phi
Academe
- 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[49] - 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
- Antonio Oposa, '82; environmental activist
Industry
PBA Commissioner Chito Salud, Class of 1985. 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[50] - Upsilon Sigma Phi[7]
- 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[50] - Upsilon Sigma Phi[7]
- Zorayda Ruth Andam, '04; Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2001; television host; commercial endorser
- Anna Theresa Licaros '09 - Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2007; commercial endorser - Portia Sorority
- Danilo Concepcion '83 - UP President, DZMM announcer; Law Professor, U.P College of Law - Upsilon Sigma Phi [51]
Print journalism
- Billy Balbastro, '62; entertainment columnist - Sigma Rho
Footnotes
- Beginning 2008, graduates of the College were conferred a Juris Doctor degree
- Also served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, 1936-1942; 1948 presidential candidate; Elected Senator, 1951-1957
- Also elected Senator, 1959-1965; Senate President, 1962-1965
- Also elected as Vice-President, 1945-1948; Senator, 1925-1931
- Also served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, 1922-1933
- Also elected Senator, 1970-1972
- Cruz, Elfren S. "Remembering Joker". philstar.com. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- Also elected Representative from Maguindanao
- Also elected as Representative of Pangasinan, Governor of Pangasinan. Vice-presidential candidate, 1998
- "Sigma Rho brods forever! Panelo, Carpio still friends despite tiff over China loan". Latest Philippine politics news today. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- "Brod is thicker than politics: Panelo, Carpio show all's well despite legal differences". www.abogado.com.ph. 2019-03-28. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- Jr, Nestor P. Burgos (2019-03-29). "Bond of brothers prevails when Panelo met Carpio". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- News, Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN. "Panelo asks Carpio: Can you read China's mind?". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- News, Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN. "'How to invade China?': Panelo, Carpio exchange pleasantries in Iloilo". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- "Previous Articles". www.rappler.com. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
- "AMBASSADOR JAIME VICTOR BADILLO LEDDA ASSUMES POST IN THE NETHERLANDS". muntingnayon.com. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
- Also served as Executive Secretary during Marcos administration
- "Carlos Sorreta". Roscongress Building Trust. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
- Also served as Commissioner, Commission on Elections
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1973-1985
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1945-1961; Judge of the International Court of Justice, 1967-1976
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1966-1975
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1991-1998; COMELEC Chairperson, 1988-1991; incumbent Ambassador to the United Nations
- 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, 1967-1979
- Also served as Associate Justice, 1962-1975, and as Speaker of the Batasang Pambansa, 1978-1984
- 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, 1986-1988; PCGG Commissioner, 1986
- Also served as Speaker of the National Assembly, 1939
- Also served as Secretary of Justice; U.P. Law Dean
- Also served as U.P. Law Dean
- Also elected to Philippine Senate, 1959-1965
- "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
- Member of Senate, 1966-1973, 1987-1992; 1992 presidential candidate
- Espina-Varona, By Inday. "Jovito Salonga: Politics anchored on Christian faith". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
- Member of Senate, 1987-1998, 2001–2013. Also served as Executive Secretary, Secretary of Agriculture
- 1998 presidential candidate; Secretary of National Defense, 1970-1986; Secretary of Justice, 1968-1970; Representative from Cagayan, 1978-1986, 1992-1995; Senator, 1987-1992, 1995-2001, 2004–2016
- Member of Senate, 1995-2007, 2010-present. Also served as Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Justice, and Executive Secretary during Aquino and Ramos administrations
- Also elected Governor of Iloilo.
- Also elected Governor of Camarines Sur
- Also served as Executive Secretary
- "The Administration".
- "Jake Almeda Lopez: Fighter who shuns the spotlight". Inquirer Lifestyle. 2020-06-27. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
- "Danilo Concepcion elected UP president". ABS-CBN News. November 15, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
References
- Sevilla, Victor J. (1985). Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Vol. I. Quezon City, Philippines: New Day Publishers. ISBN 971-10-0134-9.
- Sevilla, Victor J. (1985). Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Vol. II. Quezon City, Philippines: New Day Publishers. ISBN 971-10-0137-3.
- Sevilla, Victor J. (1985). Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Vol. III. Quezon City, Philippines: New Day Publishers. ISBN 971-10-0139-X.
- "The Supreme Court E-Library: Memorabilia Room". Supreme Court of the Philippines. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
- "List of Previous Senators - Senate of the Philippines". Senate of the Philippines. Archived from the original on 2007-04-23. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
- 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.
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