95 Notable alumni of
De La Salle University

De La Salle University is 370th in the world, 70th in Asia, and 3rd in the Philippines by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 95 notable alumni from De La Salle University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff.

  1. Vic Sotto

    Vic Sotto
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1954-.. (age 69)
    Occupations
    film producertelevision presenteractorcomediantelevision actor
    Biography

    Marvic Valentin Castelo Sotto, known professionally as Vic Sotto (Tagalog: [ˈbik ˈsɔtɔ]), is a Filipino actor, singer and comedian known far and wide for his various television and film projects on the major Philippine television networks GMA, TV5, and ABS-CBN. He is one of three pioneer hosts of Eat Bulaga!, which is the longest-running Philippine noontime variety show. Sotto is also a veteran actor and host in the entertainment industry.

  2. Leila de Lima

    Leila de Lima
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1959-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    politicianuniversity teacherminister
    Biography

    Leila Norma Eulalia Josefa Magistrado de Lima is a Filipina politician, lawyer, human rights activist and law professor who previously served as a Senator of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. She was the chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights from 2008 to 2010, before serving in President Benigno Aquino III's cabinet as the Secretary of Justice from 2010 to 2015.

  3. Tito Sotto

    Tito Sotto
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1948-.. (age 75)
    Occupations
    singercomedianfilm actorpoliticiansongwriter
    Biography

    Vicente Castelo Sotto III, professionally known as Tito Sotto, is a Filipino politician, entertainer and athlete who served as Senate President from 2018 to 2022. Before that, he had two stints each as Senate Majority Leader and Senate Minority Leader. He served a total of four terms in the Senate: 1992 to 2004 and 2010 to 2022, tying the record for the longest-serving Senator with Lorenzo Tañada and Franklin Drilon. In between his stints in the Senate, he led the Dangerous Drugs Board for a year. He became the Vice Mayor of Quezon City from 1988 to 1992, and later unsuccessfully ran for vice president in the 2022 elections as Panfilo Lacson's running mate.

  4. Jesse Robredo

    Jesse Robredo
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1958-2012 (aged 54)
    Occupations
    politicianminister
    Biography

    Jesse Manalastas Robredo was a Filipino politician who served as 23rd Secretary of the Interior and Local Government in the administration of President Benigno Aquino III from 2010 until his death in 2012. Robredo was a member of the Liberal Party.

  5. Carla Abellana

    Carla Abellana
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1986-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    modelactor
    Biography

    Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana is a Filipino actress and model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela Rosalinda in 2009. She is also known for her lead role in Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto in 2010, Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit in 2011, Makapiling Kang Muli in 2012, My Husband's Lover in 2013, My Destiny in 2014, Because of You in 2015, Mulawin vs. Ravena and I Heart Davao in 2017. Her first anti-heroine role in Pamilya Roces in 2018, and her family-oriented drama Love of My Life in 2020.

  6. Kiko Pangilinan

    Kiko Pangilinan
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1963-.. (age 60)
    Occupations
    lawyertelevision presenterradio personalitypolitician
    Biography

    Francis Pancratius "Kiko" Nepomuceno Pangilinan is a Filipino lawyer, politician, and farm owner who served as a Senator from 2001 to 2013 and from 2016 to 2022. He was the Senate Majority Leader from 2004 to 2008.

  7. Mariel Rodriguez

    Mariel Rodriguez
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1984-.. (age 39)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Maria Erlinda Lucille Termulo-Padilla professionally known as Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla or simply Mariel Rodriguez (Tagalog: [ˈmaɾjɛl roˈdɾigɛs paˈdɪʎa]), is a Filipino-born American commercial model, endorser, television host, VJ and actress.

  8. Isabelle Daza

    Isabelle Daza
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1988-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    comedianmodel
    Biography

    Isabelle Diaz Daza-Semblat is a Filipino actress, television host and model. She is the daughter of Miss Universe 1969 titleholder, Gloria Diaz. She was a member of GMA Network's roster of young talents and was introduced to the mass media entertainment audiences during a dance number on the noontime show Party Pilipinas on April 17, 2011. On November 24, 2014, Daza transferred to ABS-CBN and signed a two-year exclusive contract. She gained recognition for her role in the drama series Tubig at Langis.

  9. Joey de Leon

    Joey de Leon
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1946-.. (age 77)
    Occupations
    actorsingercomedian
    Biography

    Jose Maria Ramos de Leon Jr., professionally known as Joey de Leon, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television presenter and songwriter. He hosts the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows.

  10. Noli de Castro

    Noli de Castro
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1949-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    journalistradio personalitynews presentertelevision presenterpolitician
    Biography

    Manuel Leuterio de Castro Jr., professionally known as Noli de Castro, is a Filipino journalist, news anchor and politician who served as the 12th vice president of the Philippines from 2004 until 2010, under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. He was elected to the Senate of the Philippines in 2001 after receiving the most votes of any senator in the 2001 election.

  11. Enchong Dee

    Enchong Dee
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1988-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    singeractorswimmermodel
    Biography

    Ernest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee, professionally known as Enchong Dee, is a Filipino actor, model, and swimmer. Dee is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He came to prominence after starring in his first major TV drama Katorse (2009). He played the role of "Luis" in the Filipino remake Maria la del Barrio (2011). He also starred in Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012–13), and Muling Buksan ang Puso. He is the younger brother of actor and model, AJ Dee.

  12. Korina Sanchez

    Korina Sanchez
    Born in
    China Flag China
    Years
    1964-.. (age 59)
    Occupations
    journalist
    Biography

    Korina Maria Baluyot Sanchez-Roxas, known professionally as Korina Sanchez, is a Filipino broadcast journalist, television news anchor, senior field correspondent, magazine show host, radio anchor, and newspaper columnist. She served as Chief Correspondent for the Integrated News and Current Affairs Division of ABS-CBN airing on TV Channel 2, AM Radio DZMM and cable TV ABS-CBN News Channel. She also has a regular column in The Philippine Star entitled That Does It, as well as a Tagalog column entitled K Ka Lang in its sister newspaper, Pilipino Star Ngayon.

  13. Gilbert Teodoro

    Gilbert Teodoro
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1964-.. (age 59)
    Occupations
    officiallawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Gilberto Eduardo Gerardo Cojuangco Teodoro Jr., nicknamed Gilbert or Gibo (Tagalog: [ɡɪˈboʔ]), is a Filipino lawyer, politician and business executive who served as the Secretary of National Defense from 2007 to 2009 under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. He was the nominee of Arroyo's Lakas–Kampi–CMD in the 2010 presidential election, which he lost to his second cousin, Benigno Aquino III.

  14. Salvador Laurel

    Salvador Laurel
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1928-2004 (aged 76)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Salvador Roman Hidalgo Laurel, also known as Doy Laurel, was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the vice president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992 under President Corazon Aquino and briefly served as the last prime minister from February 25 to March 25, 1986, when the position was abolished. He was a major leader of the United Nationalist Democratic Organization (UNIDO), the political party that helped topple the dictatorship of President Ferdinand Marcos with the 1986 People Power Revolution.

  15. Ryan Agoncillo

    Ryan Agoncillo
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1979-.. (age 44)
    Occupations
    television actoractorphotographertelevision presentermodel
    Biography

    Kristoffer Lou Gonzales Agoncillo, professionally known as Ryan Agoncillo, is a Filipino actor, model, photographer, recording artist and TV host.

  16. Cirilo Bautista

    Cirilo Bautista
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1941-2018 (aged 77)
    Occupations
    poet
    Biography

    Cirilo F. Bautista was a Filipino poet, critic and writer of nonfiction. A National Artist of the Philippines award was conferred on him in 2014.

  17. Teodoro Locsin, Jr

    Teodoro Locsin, Jr
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1948-.. (age 75)
    Occupations
    journalistlaw professorpoliticiantelevision presenterlawyer
    Biography

    Teodoro "Teddy Boy" Lopez Locsin Jr. GOLH is a Filipino politician, diplomat, lawyer, and former journalist who is currently serving as the Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom since August 30, 2022. He previously served as the Secretary of Foreign Affairs under the Duterte administration from 2018 to 2022. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2010, representing the 1st district of Makati and later served as the Philippine ambassador to the United Nations from 2017 to 2018. He was the host of the editorial segment titled "Teditorial" for ANC's nightly newscast The World Tonight.

  18. Dennis Uy

    Dennis Uy
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1970s
    Occupations
    business executive
    Biography

    Dennis Ang Uy is a Filipino businessman and diplomat. Uy is the founder of Udenna Corporation, which has stakes in various businesses including Phoenix Petroleum.

  19. Mike Enriquez

    Mike Enriquez
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1951-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    journalisttelevision presenter
    Biography

    Miguel Castro Enriquez, professionally known as Mike Enriquez, is a Filipino television and radio newscaster. He is also the Consultant for radio operations of GMA Network, and president of the network's regional and radio subsidiary, RGMA Network Inc., and the Station Manager of Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM.

  20. Donita Rose

    Donita Rose
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1974-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    comedianVJ
    Biography

    Donita Rose Cavett-Palad is a Filipino-American actress, TV host and former MTV Asia VJ.

  21. Joseph Victor Ejercito

    Joseph Victor Ejercito
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1969-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Joseph Victor Gomez Ejercito, also known as JV Ejercito Estrada or simply JV Ejercito, is a Filipino politician and businessman serving as a Senator since 2022 and previously from 2013 to 2019. He had also served as the representative of San Juan from 2010 to 2013 and was the city's mayor from 2001 to 2010. He is a son of former president Joseph Estrada, and a half-brother of Senator Jinggoy Estrada.

  22. Jeron Teng

    Jeron Teng
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1994-.. (age 29)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Jeron Alvin Uy Teng is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Converge FiberXers of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). As a PBA player, he usually starts at the swingman position but occasionally plays as a power forward during the Philippine Cup. A renowned prodigy, he holds multiple high school records for the Xavier Golden Stallions. After his famous high school career, he played for the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP with equally great success. He won a couple UAAP championships as the team captain and has the rare distinction of simultaneously winning two UAAP finals MVP awards.

  23. Mikee Romero

    Mikee Romero
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1971-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    basketball playerpoliticianpolo player
    Biography

    Michael Odylon "Mikee" Lagman Romero is a Filipino businessman, politician, and polo player who previously served as a House Deputy Speaker from 2019 to 2022, except for a 12-day period out of office in October 2020 due to a House leadership crisis. He is concurrently serving as a Party-list Representative for 1-Pacman since 2016. He is also the president of the Party-list Coalition, an alliance of more than 50 representatives from various party-lists. As a businessman, he is currently the chairman and president of Globalport 900, Inc. and owns the NorthPort Batang Pier basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). As of December 2018, his declared net worth is ₱ 7.858 billion. He is the Philippines' richest Congress representative and is among the country's 50 richest persons.

  24. Vincent Crisologo

    Vincent Crisologo
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1947-.. (age 76)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Vincent "Bingbong" Pichay Crisologo is a Filipino politician who served as the Representative of Quezon City's 1st District from 2004 to 2013 and from 2016 to 2019. He also served as a councilor in Quezon City from 1998 to 2004.

  25. Barbie Almalbis

    Barbie Almalbis
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1977-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    singer
    Biography

    Yvette Barbra Hontiveros Almalbis-Honasan, better known as Barbie Almalbis, is a Filipino singer-songwriter.

  26. Kitchie Nadal

    Kitchie Nadal
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1980-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    singersongwriter
    Biography

    Anna Katrina Dumilon Nadal-López is a Filipina singer-songwriter who was formerly the lead vocalist for the alternative rock band, Mojofly. Her popularity in the female OPM niche grew after she released a self-titled solo album featuring her chart-topping single, "Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin". Her debut self-titled album Kitchie Nadal debuted at number 4 on the Philippine Albums Chart, and after a year end the album climbed up at number 1 with growing sales the album was certified 7×Platinum by PARI with sales of 214,800 physical CD album copies in the Philippines.

  27. Ambeth Ocampo

    Ambeth Ocampo
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1961-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    historian
    Biography

    Ambeth R. Ocampo is a Filipino public historian, academic, cultural administrator, journalist, author, and independent curator. He is best known for his definitive writings about Philippines' national hero José Rizal and on topics on Philippine history and Philippine art through Looking Back, his bi-weekly editorial page column in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

  28. Mark Cardona

    Mark Cardona
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1981-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Mark Reynan Mikesell Cardona is a Filipino professional basketball player for Imus SV Squad of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). From a successful college career with the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, Cardona was taken fifth overall by Air21 Express in the 2005 PBA draft. A five-time PBA All-Star, Cardona was the PBA scoring champion in 2008 and won the 2008–09 PBA Philippine Cup and Finals MVP award with Talk 'N Text.

  29. Lord Allan Jay Velasco

    Lord Allan Jay Velasco
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1977-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Lord Allan Jay Quinto Velasco is a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives from October 12, 2020 to June 2022. He is concurrently serving as the Representative of Marinduque's lone district since 2016, and previously from 2010 to 2013. He previously served as the Marinduque chapter president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, and Marinduque provincial administrator under Governor Jose Antonio Carrion.

  30. Monsour del Rosario

    Monsour del Rosario
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1965-.. (age 58)
    Occupations
    taekwondo athletepoliticianactor
    Biography

    Monsour del Rosario is a Filipino actor, martial artist, producer, and politician. He is popularly known as a Filipino taekwondo champion and actor who starred in several Filipino and international action films. He is the Secretary General of the Philippine Taekwondo Association and a member of the Philippine Olympic National Sports Association Martial Arts Council. He has also served as a city councilor from the 1st district of Makati from 2010 to 2016 and later as congressman representing the same district from 2016 to 2019.

  31. Yohan Hwang

    Yohan Hwang
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1995-.. (age 28)
    Occupations
    singer
    Biography

    Yohan Hwang, also known as Yohan King, is a South Korean singer based in Manila, Philippines. He rose to fame after joining and eventually winning the first season of I Love OPM. Yohan later went on to perform a Korean-language cover of the Yeng Constantino single "Ikaw" for the Tagalog-language dub of Love in the Moonlight.

  32. Ian Lariba

    Ian Lariba
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1994-2018 (aged 24)
    Occupations
    table tennis player
    Biography

    Ian Nietes Lariba was a Filipino table tennis player. She represented the Philippines in international tournaments and competed in the women's singles event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

  33. Francis Zamora

    Francis Zamora
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1977-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    basketball playerpolitician
    Biography

    Francisco Javier "Francis" Manlapit Zamora is a Filipino politician, businessman, and former basketball player serving as the mayor of San Juan, Metro Manila since 2019. He previously was San Juan's vice mayor from 2010 to 2016, and a council member from 2007 to 2010.

  34. Alberto Romulo

    Alberto Romulo
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1933-.. (age 90)
    Occupations
    officialpoliticiandiplomat
    Biography

    Alberto Gatmaitan Romulo is a Filipino politician and diplomat. He served in the Philippine in various capacities as Executive Secretary, Finance Secretary, Foreign Affairs Secretary, and Budget Secretary. His most recent office is his leadership of the Department of Foreign Affairs before and during the early period of the administration of President Benigno Aquino III.

  35. Armin Luistro

    Armin Luistro
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1961-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    politiciansuperior generalreligious servant
    Biography

    Brother Armin Altamirano Luistro, FSC is a Filipino Lasallian Brother who served as secretary of the Department of Education of the Philippines under President Benigno Aquino III. Luistro entered De La Salle Scholasticate (the center for academic training of De La Salle Brothers) in Manila on April 1979 while he was studying in De La Salle University (DLSU). He received the religious habit of the congregation on October 1981 at the La Salle Novitiate in Lipa. He professed his first religious vows on October 1982, and his final vows on May 1988.

  36. Joseph Yeo

    Joseph Yeo
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1983-.. (age 40)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Joseph Henry Lim Yeo is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Manila Stars of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He was drafted third overall by the Coca-Cola Tigers in 2006.

  37. Jett Pangan

    Jett Pangan
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1968-.. (age 55)
    Occupations
    singerguitarist
    Biography

    Jett Pangan is a Filipino actor, singer and guitarist best known for fronting the Filipino rock bands the Dawn, and the now defunct Jett Pangan Group. He is also an actor, appearing in several theater plays, TV, and films, most notably his role in Tulad ng Dati and his lead role in the musical production of Sweeney Todd.

  38. Jose de Venecia

    Jose de Venecia
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1936-.. (age 87)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Jose Claveria de Venecia Jr., also known as JDV, Joe De V or Manong Joe (born December 26, 1936), is a former Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, serving from 1992 to 1998 and from 2001 to 2008. As Speaker, he was the fourth highest-ranking official of the Philippines. He was the former president of the Philippines' dominant party, Lakas-CMD. He ran for president in the 1998 election, but lost to Vice President Joseph Estrada, finishing second among 11 candidates.

  39. Shaira Luna

    Shaira Luna
    Years
    1986-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    photographer
    Biography

    Shaira Ana Teresiana Luna is a Filipina photographer. She, among others, was known as a "gifted child" and a "Promil kid", having been featured in Wyeth's infant formula ad in 1995.

  40. Tim Yap

    Tim Yap
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1977-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    nightclub ownertelevision presenter
    Biography

    Timothy "Tim" Yap is a Filipino TV and radio host, actor, newspaper editor, creative director, columnist, club owner and eventologist from Manila, Philippines. He also owns several clubs in the Philippines. He currently hosts The Tim Yap Show which airs weeknights on GMA Network, edits a pop culture section of The Philippine Star entitled "Supreme", and hosted the morning radio talk show The Playground on 99.5 PLAYFM.

  41. JVee Casio

    JVee Casio
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1986-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Joseph Evans "JVee" D. Casio is a Filipino basketball player for the Blackwater Bossing of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was drafted first overall by the Powerade Tigers in 2011 PBA draft.

  42. Luis Raymond Villafuerte

    Luis Raymond Villafuerte
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1968-.. (age 55)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Luis Raymund "L-Ray" Favis Villafuerte Jr. is a Filipino politician serving as the Representative of Camarines Sur's 2nd district since 2016. He was a House Deputy Speaker from 2019 until October 14, 2020. He previously served as the governor of Camarines Sur from 2004 to 2013.

  43. Jesús A. Villamor

    Jesús A. Villamor
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1914-1971 (aged 57)
    Occupations
    military personnel
    Biography

    Jesús Antonio Villamor was a Filipino-American pilot who fought the Japanese in World War II.

  44. Rico Maierhofer

    Rico Maierhofer
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1985-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Paul Rico Galenzoga Maierhofer is a Filipino former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Imus SV Squad of Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. He was drafted 2nd overall by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants in 2009.

  45. Hermilando Mandanas

    Hermilando Mandanas
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1944-.. (age 79)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Hermilando Ingco Mandanas, also known as Dodo Mandanas and colloquially as Dodo, is a Filipino politician who served as Governor of Batangas since 2016; previously served this position from 1995 until 2004. He served as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 2nd District of Batangas from 2004 until 2013.

  46. Benjamin Abalos, Jr

    Benjamin Abalos, Jr
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1962-.. (age 61)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Benjamin "Benhur" de Castro Abalos Jr. is a Filipino lawyer and politician serving as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government since 2022. Before his appointment as DILG secretary, he last served as the Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) under the Duterte administration from 2021 to 2022. Previously, he served as the city mayor of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, for five terms, as congressman and as councilor of the same city. He is the son of Benjamin Abalos, a former Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and MMDA chairman. In January 2021, Abalos was appointed to the same position in the MMDA as his father following the death of Danilo Lim who died from complications of COVID-19.

  47. Edgardo Gomez

    Edgardo Gomez
    Years
    1938-2019 (aged 81)
    Enrolled in De La Salle University
    Graduated with bachelor's degree in social science
    Occupations
    biologist
    Biography

    Edgardo Dizon Gomez, was a Filipino biologist who was conferred the rank of National Scientist of the Philippines in 2014. He was a professor emeritus for marine biology at the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute.

  48. Don Allado

    Don Allado
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1977-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Don Carlos Armand Crisostomo Allado is a Filipino basketball coach, former professional player, and politician.

  49. Rolando Andaya, Jr

    Rolando Andaya, Jr
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1969-2022 (aged 53)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Rolando Aureo Gutierrez Andaya Jr., also known as Nonoy Andaya, was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He represented the 1st district of Camarines Sur from 1998 to 2006 and again from 2010 to 2019. He was a House Deputy Speaker from 2016 to 2018 in the 17th Congress. He then served as the House Majority Leader from 2018 to 2019. He was also the Secretary of Budget and Management from 2006 to 2010 in President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's cabinet.

  50. Norbert Torres

    Norbert Torres
    Born in
    Canada Flag Canada
    Years
    1990-.. (age 33)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Norberto Brian Torres is a Canadian-born Filipino professional basketball player for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

  51. Marjorie Evasco

    Marjorie Evasco
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1953-.. (age 70)
    Occupations
    poetwritercritic
    Biography

    Marjorie Evasco is a Filipina poet. She writes in two languages: English and Cebuano-Visayan and is a supporter of women's rights, especially of women writers. Marjorie Evasco is one of the earliest Filipina feminist poets. She is a recipient of the S.E.A. Write Award.

  52. Ramon Magsaysay, Jr

    Ramon Magsaysay, Jr
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1938-.. (age 85)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Ramon Banzon Magsaysay Jr. is a Filipino politician and businessman. He is the son of former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay.

  53. Jose W. Diokno

    Jose W. Diokno
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1922-1987 (aged 65)
    Occupations
    lawyersenatoraccountantactivist
    Biography

    Jose Wright Diokno, also known as "Ka Pepe", was a Filipino nationalist, lawyer, and statesman. Regarded as the "Father of Human Rights," he served as Senator of the Philippines, Secretary of Justice, founding chair of the Commission on Human Rights, and founder of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG), the premier group of Filipino human rights lawyers. Diokno is the only person to top both the Philippine Bar Examination and the board exam for Certified Public Accountants (CPA). His career was dedicated to the promotion of human rights, the defense of Philippine sovereignty, and the enactment of pro-Filipino economic legislation.

  54. Jerwin Gaco

    Jerwin Gaco
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1981-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Jerwin A. Gaco is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Davao Occidental Tigers of the Pilipinas Super League (PSL). He was an undrafted player in the 2005 PBA draft.

  55. Prospero Pichay, Jr

    Prospero Pichay, Jr
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1950-.. (age 73)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Prospero Arreza Pichay Jr., also known as Butch Pichay, is a Filipino politician who served as Representative of Surigao del Sur's 1st district in the Philippine House of Representatives from 1998 to 2007 and from 2016 to 2022. He was the chairman of the House Committee on National Defense in the 13th Congress and deputy speaker in the 17th and 18th Congresses. He is a member of the formerly dominant political party Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino and was a senatorial aspirant in the 2007 Philippine Senate election but lost.

  56. Ryan Araña

    Ryan Araña
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1984-.. (age 39)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Ryan T. Araña is a Filipino professional basketball player who last played for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Araña played college basketball at the De La Salle University. He was drafted with the twelfth overall pick in the second round of the 2007 PBA draft by the Welcoat Dragons.

  57. Jong Uichico

    Jong Uichico
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1962-.. (age 61)
    Occupations
    basketball coachbasketball player
    Biography

    Joseph Enrique Uichico, better known as Jong Uichico, is a Filipino professional basketball coach who last coached the Bataan Risers in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. Uichico is a former Philippine national team Youth member and a former player and head coach of the La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP before replacing Ron Jacobs as SMB coach in 1999. Uichico was coach of the San Miguel Beermen from 1999–2006, leading the Beermen to six PBA championships.

  58. Edwin Lacierda

    Edwin Lacierda
    Years
    1962-.. (age 61)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Edwin Lacierda is a Filipino lawyer and technology entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of the online payments company, PayMongo. He was a member of the Philippine Cabinet and Presidential Spokesperson of President Benigno S. Aquino III. Prior to this, he was the spokesperson for the presidential campaign of then Senator Aquino from November 2009 up to the elections in May 2010.

  59. Gavino Trono

    Gavino Trono
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1931-.. (age 92)
    Occupations
    biologist
    Biography

    Gavino Trono Jr., Ph.D. is a Filipino marine biologist dubbed as the "Father of Kappaphycus farming". He was conferred the rank of National Scientist of the Philippines for contributions to the study of tropical marine phycology, focusing on seaweed biodiversity. He is currently a professor emeritus of the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute.

  60. Kaka Bag-ao

    Kaka Bag-ao
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1969-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Arlene "Kaka" J. Bag-ao is a Filipino human rights lawyer and agrarian reform advocate who served as Governor of the Dinagat Islands from 2019 until her defeat in 2022. Bag-ao additionally served as the representative for the lone district of the Dinagat Islands from 2013 until 2019. She has been dubbed as the 'Dragon Slayer' after consecutively defeating two of the most prominent members of the influential Ecleo political dynasty of the Dinagat Islands.

  61. Sergio Osmeña III

    Sergio Osmeña III
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1943-.. (age 80)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Sergio "Serge" de la Rama Osmeña III is a Filipino politician and legislator who served as a Senator of the Philippines. He is a grandson of the 4th president of the Philippines, Sergio Osmeña. In his eighteen years in the Senate, Osmeña chaired the most committees and filed the most bills in the history of the institution.

  62. Rufus Rodriguez

    Rufus Rodriguez
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1953-.. (age 70)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Rufus Bautista Rodriguez is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He is the president of the Centrist Democratic Party and has been a member of the House of Representatives representing the Cagayan de Oro's 2nd district from 2007 to 2016 and from 2019 to today. He previously served as Vice Governor of Misamis Oriental from 1984 to 1986 and Board Member from 1980 to 1984. Rodriguez also was appointed as the head of the Bureau of Immigration by President Joseph Estrada in 1998 and served in that capacity until 2001.

  63. Jose Maria Zubiri Jr

    Jose Maria Zubiri Jr
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1940-.. (age 83)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    José María Rubín Zubiri Jr., more commonly known simply as Jose Maria Zubiri Jr. or Jose Zubiri Jr., is a Filipino businessman and politician who is the incumbent representative of Bukidnon's 3rd congressional district in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines, a post he previously held three times. He was also the governor of the same province from 2001-2010 and from 2013-2022.

  64. Albert S. Garcia

    Albert S. Garcia
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1970-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Albert Raymond "Abet" Sandejas Garcia is a Filipino politician. He currently serves as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Bataan since 2022. He served as the 24th provincial Governor of Bataan from 2013 to 2022 under the National Unity Party, which also he is the president of the political party. He has previously been elected to two terms as a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the 2nd District of Bataan. He first won election to Congress in 2004 and was re-elected in 2007. Prior to his election to Congress, Garcia served two terms as mayor of Balanga from 1998 to 2004.

  65. Willy Wilson

    Willy Wilson
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1980-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    William Joel Ventenilla Wilson is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player who is currently an assistant coach for the Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played for four teams in the PBA. He spent his college years playing in De La Salle University before being drafted fifteenth overall by the Alaska Aces in the 2004 PBA draft.

  66. Dominic Zapata

    Dominic Zapata
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1971-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    television directordirectorfilm director
    Biography

    Dominic Zapata, is a Filipino television and film director. He is a graduate of the De La Salle University-Manila and Don Bosco Technical Institute-Makati. He took up AB Communication Arts and BSC Marketing Management (CAM-MMG) at De La Salle University-Manila, where he entered the communication arts program in 1988. He is now one of the resident directors of GMA Network since 1997.

  67. Rafael Buenaventura

    Rafael Buenaventura
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1938-2006 (aged 68)
    Occupations
    politicianbanker
    Biography

    Rafael Carlos Baltazar Buenaventura was a prominent banker in the Philippines who served as the second Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (from 1999 to 2005); he served under two Philippine presidents during one of the most tumultuous political transitions in the country's history.

  68. Lorenzo V. Tan

    Lorenzo V. Tan
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1961-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    banker
    Biography

    Lorenzo Villanueva Tan is a prominent Filipino banker and former President of the Banker's Association of the Philippines, and Chairman of the Asian Bankers Association. At 37 years old, he became the youngest president of a universal bank in the Philippines.

  69. Jason Webb

    Jason Webb
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1973-.. (age 50)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Jason Pagaspas Webb is a Filipino basketball coach and former basketball player.

  70. Jose Manuel Romualdez

    Jose Manuel Romualdez
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1947-.. (age 76)
    Enrolled in De La Salle University
    Studied in 1966-1970
    Occupations
    journalistbusinessperson
    Biography

    Jose Manuel "Babe" del Gallego Romualdez is a Filipino journalist, publisher and business executive who is the current Ambassador of the Philippines to the United States. He previously served as Special Envoy of President Rodrigo Duterte to the United States.

  71. Aurelio Umali

    Aurelio Umali
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1966-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Aurelio Matias Umali is a Filipino politician from the third district of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Umali is the youngest elected governor in the province since his first government office position. He currently serves as a Governor of Nueva Ecija. He was a governor for three terms from 2007 to 2016 and was re-elected in 2019.

  72. Murphy Pakiam

    Murphy Pakiam
    Born in
    Malaysia Flag Malaysia
    Years
    1938-.. (age 85)
    Occupations
    Catholic priest
    Biography

    Archbishop Tan Sri Datuk Murphy Nicholas Xavier Pakiam, P.S.M., P.J.N. was the third metropolitan archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 2003 to 2013. He is styled His Grace The Most Reverend Archbishop Tan Sri Datuk.

  73. Jose Isidro Camacho

    Jose Isidro Camacho
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1955-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    politicianbanker
    Biography

    Jose Isidro "Lito" Navato Camacho is a Filipino banker who served as the Philippines' Secretary of Energy and later on as Finance under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

  74. Eileen Ermita-Buhain

    Eileen Ermita-Buhain
    Years
    1969-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Ma. Elenita Milagros Ramos Ermita-Buhain, more commonly known as Eileen Ermita-Buhain, is a Filipino politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 1st district of Batangas from 2013 to 2022 and previously from 2001 to 2010. She is a member of the Nacionalista Party.

  75. Julio C. Teehankee

    Julio C. Teehankee
    Occupations
    academic
    Biography

    Julio Cabral Teehankee is a Filipino political scientist. He is Full Professor of Political Science and International Studies at De La Salle University where he served as Chair of the Political Science Department (1994–2007); Chair of the International Studies Department (2008–2013); and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts (2013–2017).

  76. Sebastian Francis Shah

    Sebastian Francis Shah
    Born in
    Pakistan Flag Pakistan
    Years
    1957-.. (age 66)
    Occupations
    Catholic priest
    Biography

    Sebastian Francis Shaw is a Pakistani Roman Catholic archbishop. He was born in Padri Jo Goth, Sindh, Pakistan on 14 November 1957. He received his early education at Fatima High School and attended the Government Degree College. He received his religious training under the Order of Friars Minor and at the Christ the King seminary in Karachi and was ordained a priest in Lahore, Pakistan on 6 December 1991. Before joining the Franciscans he was a teacher.

  77. Inna Palacios

    Inna Palacios
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1994-.. (age 29)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Inna Kristianne Beza Palacios is a Filipino footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Philippines women's national team.

  78. Robert "Ace" Barbers

    Robert "Ace" Barbers
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1969-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Robert Ace Smith Barbers, (born May 31, 1969) or also known simply as Ace Barbers, is a Filipino politician and the son of Robert Barbers.

  79. Dennis B. Funa

    Dennis B. Funa
    Years
    20th Century
    Occupations
    writer
    Biography

    Dennis B. Funa is a Filipino lawyer, businessman, public official, law book author, professor of law, constitutionalist, and the current Commissioner of the Philippines' Insurance Commission. As a Filipino lawyer, he is the managing partner of a Metro Manila based law firm. He has served the Philippine government from 1992 to 1998, and 2013 to the present in various capacities.

  80. Winston Damarillo

    Winston Damarillo
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1970-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    businesspersoninternational forum participant
    Biography

    Winston Damarillo is a Filipino-American businessman. He was born in Bohol, in the Philippines. He completed a BS in industrial and mechanical engineering from the De La Salle University in 1990.

  81. Florencio Miraflores

    Florencio Miraflores
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1951-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Florencio Tumbocon Miraflores is a Filipino politician. "Joeben" was born in Ibajay, Aklan to parents Dr. Jose Conlu Miraflores and Eusebia Tumbocon. He is married to Ma. Lourdes Villanueva Martin. He graduated valedictorian at St. Clement's College, Iloilo and finished Industrial and Management Engineering at De La Salle University. He was Mayor of Ibajay from 1988 to 1995, and Governor of Aklan from 1995 to 2004 and from 2013 to 2022

  82. Pocholo Villanueva

    Pocholo Villanueva
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1982-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Pocholo "Cholo" Iñigo Villanueva is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He currently serves as the head coach for the Tanduay Rum Masters and the assistant coach for the Bay Area Dragons. He was drafted with the thirteenth overall pick of the 2008 PBA draft by the Air21 Express. From 2001 to 2007, he played for the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP where he won a championship in 2007 and was named co-Finals MVP with JVee Casio.

  83. Quinito Henson

    Quinito Henson
    Years
    1950-.. (age 73)
    Occupations
    journalisttelevision presentersports journalistsports commentator
    Biography

    Joaquin M. Henson, also known as Quinito Henson, is a Filipino sports analyst and television color commentator. His newspaper column, Sporting Chance, has appeared in the Philippine Star since the 1980s. Self-dubbed as "The Dean", he himself has laced his writing with nicknames given to various athletes, such as "Captain Lionheart" for Alvin Patrimonio and "Tower of Power" for Benjie Paras.

  84. Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr

    Alfredo G. Marañon, Jr
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1935-2020 (aged 85)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Alfredo Galicia Marañon Jr. was a Filipino politician from Sagay City who served as Governor of Negros Occidental.

  85. Cayetano Paderanga, Jr

    Cayetano Paderanga, Jr
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1948-2016 (aged 68)
    Occupations
    economistpoliticianuniversity teacher
    Biography

    Cayetano "Dondon" Paderanga Jr. was a Filipino economist and former Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), a cabinet-level agency of the Philippine government responsible for economic development and planning.

  86. John Paul Gomez

    John Paul Gomez
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1986-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    chess player
    Biography

    John Paul Gomez is a Filipino chess player. He was awarded the title of International Master (IM) in 2007 and International Grandmaster (GM) in 2009. He is a three-time Filipino national junior champion and has also won the Filipino Chess Championship.

  87. Diosdado Talamayan

    Diosdado Talamayan
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1932-.. (age 91)
    Occupations
    Catholic priest
    Biography

    Diosdado Aenlle Talamayan, is a Filipino prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao in the province of Cagayan, on the island of Luzon, Philippines from 1986 until his retirement in 2011. In retirement, Talamayan is archbishop emeritus of Tuguegarao.

  88. G3 Misa

    G3 Misa
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1972-.. (age 51)
    Occupations
    software architectsongwriter
    Biography

    Guillermo Vicente Misa III, nicknamed "G3" is a Filipino singer/songwriter and recording artist based in Los Angeles. He is also the former lead guitarist of the band Introvoys.

  89. Adonis Santa Maria

    Adonis Santa Maria
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1979-.. (age 44)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Adonis Santa Maria is a Filipino former Philippine Basketball Association player. He was drafted 13th overall by Shell in 2003. He also played for the Sta. Lucia Realtors, Welcoat Dragons, and Air21 Express and the Barako Bull Energy Boosters during his PBA stint.

  90. Cesare Syjuco

    Cesare Syjuco
    Years
    1953-.. (age 70)
    Occupations
    art criticpoet
    Biography

    Cesar Augusto "Cesare" Limcaco Syjuco is a multi-media artist, painter, poet and art critic from Manila, Philippines.

  91. Philip Ella Juico

    Philip Ella Juico
    Occupations
    athlete
    Biography

    Philip Ella Juico is a Filipino sports official. He is the chairman emeritus of the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association, the NSA for athletics in the Philippines. He was president of PATAFA from 2015 to 2022.

  92. Nikko Huelgas

    Nikko Huelgas
    Years
    1991-.. (age 32)
    Occupations
    athlete
    Biography

    Nikko Bryan Oreta Huelgas is a Filipino professional triathlete who competes internationally. He is the first Filipino to win a gold medal in the men's individual triathlon event at the Southeast Asian Games securing the feat in the 2015 edition. He also successfully defended his title at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games.

  93. Sebastian Ugarte

    Sebastian Ugarte
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Sebastian Ugarte was a Filipino international footballer and sports executive.

  94. Marielle Benitez

    Marielle Benitez
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1981-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Marielle Moya Benitez is a Filipino footballer who formerly played for the Philippine women's national football team. She plays in the midfield position. She is also a sports news anchor.

  95. Orlando S. Mercado

    Orlando S. Mercado
    Born in
    Philippines Flag Philippines
    Years
    1946-.. (age 77)
    Occupations
    journalistpoliticianradio personalityminister
    Biography

    Orlando Sanchez Mercado, better known as Orly Mercado, is a Filipino politician and broadcast journalist best known for having served as a senator of the Philippines from 1987 to 1998, Secretary of Defense from 1998 to 2001, and for his long career as a broadcast journalist, most famously for hosting the television program Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko.