List of University of the Philippines Diliman people

The University of the Philippines has numerous notable alumni and faculty.

Notable students and alumni

Arts and humanities

Kidlat Tahimik National Artist for Film; Father of Philippine Independent Filmmaking;[1][2] member, Upsilon Sigma Phi
Pitoy Moreno National Artist; Fashion Czar of Asia;[3] member, Upsilon Sigma Phi
Antonio Quirino Father of Philippine Television; founder of the first television station in the Philippines: Alto Broadcasting System (now part of ABS-CBN); member, Upsilon Sigma Phi
Angelo Castro Jr. ABS-CBN News anchor;[4][5][6] member, Upsilon Sigma Phi
Frankie Evangelista Former broadcaster of IBC (1975-1986) and ABS-CBN (1986-2004).
Behn Cervantes Film director/actor; Founder, UP Repertory Company;[2] member, Upsilon Sigma Phi
Tony Mabesa Filipino actor, director; pioneer of Philippine university theater;[7] member, Upsilon Sigma Phi
Martin del Rosario Filipino actor;[8] member, Upsilon Sigma Phi
Armi Millarekeyboardist and vocalist of UDD
Dong Abaymusician, former Yano band member
Marcus Adoromusician, former member of Eraserheads
Nilo Alcalacomposer, arranger, vocalist
Ogie Alcasidsinger-songwriter, comedian, actor
Chinggoy Alonsoveteran film and movie actor
Fernando Amorsolovisual artist and National Artist
Hero Angelesactor, host, film director, artist
Angel Aquinofilm and television actress
Atom AraulloTV news broadcaster
Kim Atienzabroadcaster, TV host, weatherman (ABS-CBN)
Julius Babaobroadcast journalist (ABS-CBN)
Christian Bautistasinger, actor, host and model
Ramon BautistaTV personality, internet celebrity, radio dj
Christine Bersola-Babaobroadcast journalist and TV personality
Theodore BoborolTV and film director
Ely Buendiamusician, former vocalist of Eraserheads
Santiago Bosemixed media artist, founding member of the Baguio Arts Guild
Lino Brockafilm director and National Artist
Zean Cabangispainter
Benedicto Cabrera ("Bencab")visual artist and National Artist; founding member of the Baguio Arts Guild
Derick Cabridofilm director
Ryan Cayabyabconductor, composer, arranger, pianist, resident judge of Philippine Idol, National Artist
Gilbert Luis Centina IIIpoet and member of the Augustinian Order
Cristeta Comerfordfirst female White House executive chef
Renato Constantinohistorian and social critic
Wency Cornejosinger/songwriter, TV host
Prudenciana Cruzdirector of the National Library of the Philippines
Luchi Cruz-Valdesbroadcast journalist (TV5)
Ebe Dancelformer Sugarfree frontman, musician
Kara Davidbroadcast journalist
Randy Davidprofessor, sociologist, columnist, former TV public affairs show host
Karen Davilabroadcast journalist
JM de Guzmanactor
Vincent de Jesuscomposer, librettist, musical scorer and musical director
Nick Deocampofilm director
TJ Dimacaliscience fiction author and science journalist
Pepe Dioknodirector, producer and screenwriter [9]
Eugene DomingoTV and film actress, Tokyo International Film Festival Best Actress
Hannah Espiafilm director, Cinemalaya and Urian Best Director
Gretchen EspinaPinoy Idol Season 1 winner
Gerphil FloresAsia's Got Talent 2015 "Golden Girl," classical singer
Gretchen Fullidomodel and anchor
Cathy Garcia-Molinafilm and television director
Pia GuanioTV host and actress
Arnell IgnacioTV host, comedian
Athena ImperialMiss Philippines-Earth 2011, news reporter (GMA Network)
Agot Isidrosinger, TV host and actress
Geraldine Javierartist
Richard JuanTV Host, Actor, entrepreneur
Joseph Labanfilm director, Cinemalaya and ASEAN Film Festival Best Director
Joel LamanganTV and film director
Cholo Laurelfilm director
Maricel LaxaTV actress and host
Cheche Lazarobroadcast journalist
Anna Theresa LicarosBinibining Pilipinas Universe 2007
Lara Maiguesinger-songwriter
Eduardo ManaloExecutive Minister of Iglesia ni Cristo
Raimund Marasiganmusician, former member of Eraserheads
Rikki Mathaybroadcast journalist
Maningning Miclatvisual artist and poet
Mark Meilyfilm and TV director
Chito Mirandalead vocalist of Parokya ni Edgar [10]
Solita MonsodTV host, newspaper columnist, Professor of Economics, former Economic Planning secretary
Sitti Navarrobossa nova artist, TV host
Grace Nonomusic performing artist, ethnomusicologist, author, cultural worker
Ces Oreña-Drilonbroadcast journalist and anchor
Paula PeralejoTV and film actress
Maki Pulidobroadcast journalist and host
Ces Quesadatheatre actress, comedian
Rory Quintosfilm and television director
Radioactive Sago Project members Rastem Eugenio, Francis De Veyra, EJ Delgado, Arwin Nava, Jay Gapasin, Goo Simpliciano and Pards Tupas
Frances RiveraU.S.-based Emmy award-winning TV journalist
Eddie Romerofilm director and National Artist
José E. Romero statesman and diplomat
Ninotchka Roscanovelist
Lucio San Pedromusician, professor of music and National Artist
Pura Santillan-Castrencewriter, essayist and diplomat
J. C. Santosactor
Myrtle Sarrosasinger, actress, cosplayer, Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 Big Winner
Bernadette Sembranobroadcast journalist, anchor and host
Jose Maria SisonProfessor of Literature and Social Sciences; poet; founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines
Jessica Sohobroadcast journalist
Auraeus Solitofilm director
Shamcey SupsupMiss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up
Jerrold Tarogfilm director
Mel Tiangcobroadcast journalist, anchor and host, GMA Kapuso Foundation chair
Jessica Zafrawriter, columnist (Philippine Star)
Buddy Zabalamusician, former member of Eraserheads

Business, economics and finance

NameImportance
Jorge L. Araneta Philippine billionaire; Chairman, Araneta Group of Companies;[11][12] member, Upsilon Sigma Phi
Dante CanlasNational Economic and Development Authority director-general (2001–2002)
Gilberto Duavit Jr.President and COO of GMA Network, Inc.
Felipe L. GozonChairman and CEO of GMA Network, Inc.
Jaime C. Layafirst Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (as Minister of Budget) of the Republic of the Philippines (1975 to 1981), 5th governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines (1981 to 1984), Dean of the College of Business Administration (1968-1975)
Felipe MedallaNational Economic and Development Authority director-general (1998–2001)
Solita Monsodeconomist, professor, TV anchor, and National Economic and Development Authority director-general (1986–1989)
Loida Nicolas-LewisChairman and CEO of TLC Beatrice International Holdings, Inc.
Ernesto PerniaNational Economic and Development Authority director-general (2016–2020)
Ralph RectoSenator and National Economic and Development Authority director-general (2008–2009)
Manuel Villarowner of Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc.; Senator, Senate president (2006–2008); Speaker of the House of Representatives (1998–2000)
Cesar VirataPrime Minister of the Philippines (1981–1986); National Economic and Development Authority director-general (1981–1986)

Engineering, sciences and medicine

NameImportance
Jose Encarnacion, Jr. National Scientist, Economics; Dean, UP School of Economics; member, Upsilon Sigma Phi
Onofre Corpuz National Scientist; 13th President, University of the Philippines;[11][13] member, Upsilon Sigma Phi
Romulo Davide National Academy of Science and Technology, Nematology/Plant Pathology; member, Upsilon Sigma Phi
Jose Juliano National Academy of Science and Technology, Nuclear Chemistry and Physics; member, Upsilon Sigma Phi
Roman Kintanar Filipino meteorologist; President, World Meteorological Organization (WMO); member, Upsilon Sigma Phi
Paulo Camposphysician; "father of nuclear medicine in the Philippines"; National Scientist
Edwin Copelandfounder and first dean, U.P. Agricultural College (now U.P. Los Baños)
Conrado Dayritcardiologist; co-founder of the Philippine Heart Association; "father of virgin coconut oil"
Fe del Mundopediatrician; first woman admitted to Harvard Medical School; National Scientist; founder of the first pediatric hospital in the Philippines
Tomas Dy-Liaccoelectrical engineer, researcher, and developer; father of modern energy control centers.[14]
Juan Flaviermedical doctor; former Secretary of Health and Philippine senator
Mikaela Fudoligformer child prodigy, current U.P. professor summa cum laude
Delfin Ganapin Jr.former Environment and Natural Resources Undersecretary; head of the UNDP Small Grants Program-Environment in New York
Alfredo Juiniocivil engineer; Dean of the UP College of Engineering; former Minister of Public Works and Highways and Administrator of the National Irrigation Administration
Alfredo Mahar Lagmaygeologist, professor, Executive Director of Project Noah[15][16]
Alejandro Melchorcivil engineer, mathematician, and former Secretary of National Defense
Mario Montejoengineer, businessman; DOST Secretary
Baldomero Olivera2007 Harvard Foundation Scientist of the Year, biochemist
Fortunato de la Peñaengineer, DOST Secretary
Raymundo Punongbayangeologist; professor; consultant on volcanology, geology, seismology and disaster preparedness; former director of PHIVOLCS; recipient of Unit Award for Excellence of Service
Jose R. Velascoagricultural physiologist and chemist, National Scientist
Guillermo Capati Adjunct Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineer[17][18]

Politics, law and governance

Social sciences

NameImportance
Encarnacion Alzonafirst woman historian in the Philippines; National Scientist
Virgilio Enriquez"father of Filipino psychology", founder of Sikolohiyang Pilipino
Lia Andrea Aquino RamosBinibining Pilipinas Miss Universe 2006
Gregorio F. Zaidehistorian

Sports

University and college student council leaders

UP Diliman

Notable past and present faculty

Faculty members who are writers

National Artists

Of the 66 National Artists of the Philippines thus far honored, the majority are UP alumni, including three former students who did not earn their degree at the University. The honored league of National Artists from UP are:

National Scientists

Several UP alumni and faculty members have been named as National Scientists of the Philippines. This is the highest award accorded to Filipino scientists by the Philippine government.

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