39 Notable alumni of
Far Eastern University in Philippines
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The Far Eastern University in Philippines is 937th in the world, 197th in Asia, and 7th in the Philippines by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 39 notable alumni from the Far Eastern University in Philippines sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff.
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Corazon Aquino
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- human rights activistpolitician
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Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino CCLH was a Filipino politician who served as the eleventh president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992. She was the most prominent figure of the 1986 People Power Revolution, which ended the two-decade rule of President Ferdinand Marcos and led to the establishment of the current democratic Fifth Philippine Republic.
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Vice Ganda
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- television actortelevision presentersingeractorcomedian
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Jose Marie Borja Viceral, known professionally as Vice Ganda (lit. 'Beautiful Vice'), is a Filipino comedian, actor, host, singer and television personality. He is considered one of the most successful entertainers in Philippine show business, noted for his stand-up routines, usage of observational comedy, situational irony and sarcasm in pertaining to Filipino culture and human sexuality. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime and has starred in four of the top 10 highest-grossing films in Philippine cinema.
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Henry Sy
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- bankerentrepreneurbusinessperson
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Henry Tan Chi Sieng Sy Sr. was a Filipino businessman, investor, and philanthropist.
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Maja Salvador
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- danceractorfilm producer
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Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Nunez is a Filipino actress and television personality. Known for portraying strong female leads and revenge dramas in film and television, she has been described as one of the best actresses of her generation. Her accolades include an Asia Contents Award, a FAMAS Award, a Gawad Urian Award, a Luna Award and a PMPC Star Awards for Movies, including nominations from Asian Television Awards and Asian Academy Creative Awards.
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Lucio Tan
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- bankerentrepreneur
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Lucio Chua Tan Sr. is a Filipino business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He presides over the Filipino conglomerate company LT Group, Inc., a company with extensive business interests in sports, banking, airline, liquor, tobacco, real estate, beverages, and education. As of November 2023, his net worth is estimated at US$2.4 billion.
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Jessy Mendiola
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- actor
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Jessica Mendiola Tawile-Manzano, known by her screen name Jessy Mendiola, is a Filipino actress, model, endorser and presenter.
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Terrence Romeo
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- basketball player
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Terrence Bill Vitanzos Romeo is a Filipino professional basketball player for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He plays both the point guard and shooting guard positions.
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Marc Pingris
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- basketball player
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Jean Marc Prado Pingris Jr. is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Biñan Tatak Gel of the Pilipinas Super League (PSL). Regarded as an all-time great in Philippine basketball, he was named one of the Philippine Basketball Association's 40 Greatest Players.
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Ai-Ai de las Alas
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- singercomedian
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Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan, known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipina singer, actress, and comedian. She is widely regarded as the country's "Queen of Comedy " of her generation for her comedic talent and best known for her role in the film Ang Tanging Ina (2003), which became a blockbuster hit. On account of the film's popularity, a television series spin-off was produced, as well as three sequels: Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat (2008), Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) (2010) and Enteng ng Ina Mo (2011), with delas Alas reprising her role. She also appeared in the comedy film Our Mighty Yaya, which premiered on May 10, 2017, through Regal Entertainment.
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Arwind Santos
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- basketball player
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Arwind Anaya Santos is a Filipino professional basketball player who last played for the Pampanga Giant Lanterns of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).
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Ramon S. Ang
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- engineerentrepreneur
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Ramon See Ang, also known by his initials RSA, is a Filipino businessman. He is the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Top Frontier Investment Holdings, Inc., the largest shareholder of San Miguel Corporation (SMC). He is also the president and CEO of SMC and the chairman of Cyber Bay Corporation and Eagle Cement Corporation.
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Pantaleon Alvarez
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- ministerpolitician
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Pantaleon Diaz Alvarez is a Filipino politician serving as the Representative of Davao del Norte's 1st district since 2016, previously holding the position from 1998 to 2001. He served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2016 to 2018. He also served as the Secretary of Transportation and Communications in the Cabinet of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from 2001 to 2002.
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Johnny Abarrientos
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- basketball player
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Johnny Abarrientos is a Filipino retired professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association. He was also a many-time member of the Philippine National team, and was the 1996 PBA Most Valuable Player, becoming the shortest player to win the league's highest individual award. He is known by many as The Flying A when he started playing for the Alaska Milkmen in 1993. He is currently an assistant coach for the Magnolia Hotshots and the Head Coach for the FEU Tamaraws.
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Roger Pogoy
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- basketball player
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Roger Ray Bacusma Pogoy is a Filipino professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang Giga of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He won a championship in high school then played for Far Eastern University where he won a championship in his final year there. He was then drafted by TNT, where he became an All-Star, won Rookie of the Year, Mythical Team member and 2x PBA champion.
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Mark Barroca
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- basketball player
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Andy Mark C. Barroca is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Magnolia Hotshots of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He currently wears the number 14 to imply the birthdate of his wife.
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Alfonso Yuchengco
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- bankerdiplomat
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Alfonso Yuchengco was a Filipino accountant, industrialist, businessman, educator, and diplomat. He headed the Yuchengco Group of Companies, one of the largest family-owned business conglomerates in the Philippines. He also served as chairman of business and educational institutions including the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation one of the country's largest commercial banks, Mapúa University, and the Malayan School and Colleges located in Makati, Paco, Davao and Laguna.
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Rogelio de la Rosa
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- actorfilm actorpolitician
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Regidor Lim de la Rosa, professionally known as Rogelio de la Rosa, was one of the most popular Filipino matinee idols of the 20th century. He is also remembered for his statesmanship, in particular his accomplishments as a diplomat. Elected to the Philippine Senate from 1957 to 1963, he was the first Filipino film actor to parlay his fame into a substantial political career, paving the way for other future Filipino entertainers-turned-politicians such as Senators Ramon Revilla Sr., Tito Sotto, Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., Jinggoy Estrada, Lito Lapid, Freddie Webb, Robin Padilla, and President Joseph Estrada.
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Amani Aguinaldo
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- association football player
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Amani Manuel Santos Aguinaldo is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Thai League 1 club Trat and the Philippines national team.
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Jeff Chan
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- basketball player
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Jeffrei Allan D. Chan is a Filipino professional basketball player for the NorthPort Batang Pier of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). After being snubbed in the 2008 PBA draft, he became known as one of the best three-point shooters of his generation.
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RR Garcia
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- basketball player
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Ryan Roose B. Garcia is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was selected 6th overall in the 2013 PBA draft by the Barako Bull Energy Cola.
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Elpidio Barzaga, Jr
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- politician
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Elpidio "Pidi" Frani Barzaga Jr. is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He has been the representative of Cavite's 4th district in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2019 and previously held the same position from 2010 to 2016. This district exclusively covers the city of Dasmariñas and was carved out from the 2nd district, which he represented from 2007 to 2010. In addition to his legislative roles, he served as the mayor of Dasmariñas from 1998 to 2007 and later from 2016 to 2019.
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Eddie Ilarde
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- television presenterpoliticianradio personality
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Edgar Ubalde Ilarde was a Filipino radio and television host. On radio and television, he hosted programs such as Kahapon Lamang, Student Canteen, and Darigold Jamboree.
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Artemio Panganiban
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- judge
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Artemio Villaseñor Panganiban Jr. is a Filipino jurist. He served as the 21st Supreme Court Chief Justice of the Philippines from 2005 to 2006.
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Benny Abante
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- politician
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Bienvenido "Benny" Mirando Abante Jr. is a Filipino politician and Bible Baptist pastor who is currently serving as the representative of Manila's 6th district since 2019, a position he previously held from 2004 to 2010. He also served as a House Deputy Speaker from 2020 to 2022, House Minority Leader from 2019 to 2020, and a councilor of Manila from the 6th district from 1992 to 1995. He is also the senior pastor of the Metropolitan Bible Baptist Ekklesia (formerly Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church and Ministries) in Santa Ana, Manila.
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Mac Baracael
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- basketball player
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Marnel "Mac" Baracael is a Filipino professional basketball player for Caloocan Batang Kankaloo of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Baracael was drafted sixth overall by the Alaska Aces in the 2011 PBA draft. Baracael played college basketball for Far Eastern University pf the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).
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Neptali Gonzales II
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- politician
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Neptali "Boyet" Medina Gonzales II is a Filipino politician serving as the Representative of Mandaluyong's Lone District since 2019, and previously in the 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th and 16th Congress. He was also one of the House Deputy Speakers during the entire 18th Congress and has been the House Majority Leader from 2001 to 2004 and again from 2010 to 2016.
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Russel Escoto
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- basketball player
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Russel Dalusung Escoto is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Magnolia Hotshots of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
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King Girado
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- singermodeltelevision actor
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Filbert Barinos Girado Jr., better known by his stage name King, is a Filipino singer, musician, model and actor. He graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Far Eastern University. He is known for his hit songs such as "Maybe", "Bat 'di Mo Pagbigyan", and "Will You Wait for Me" from his albums Solo and The Reason I Exist under Star Music.
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JR Cawaling
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- basketball player
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Ricardo "JR" Cawaling Jr. is a Filipino professional basketball player for Zamboanga Valientes of the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL). He was drafted 30th overall by the San Mig Coffee Mixers in the 2013 PBA draft.
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Janelle Mae Frayna
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- chess player
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Janelle Mae Frayna is a Filipina chess player. She was awarded the title of Woman Grandmaster by FIDE in 2017, becoming the first from the Philippines to achieve this. She is a 3-time and the current Philippine Women's Chess Champion.
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Alejandro Almendras
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- politicianmilitary personnel
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Alejandro Durano Almendras was a Filipino politician who served as a Senator of the Philippines. He was also governor of the then united Davao province.
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Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa
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- dancer
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Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa is a Filipino dancer and academic known for her studies and promotion of the pangalay dance tradition of the southern Philippines and is a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award.
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Lina Espina-Moore
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- journalist
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Lina Espina-Moore was a Cebuano writer. She was a recipient of the S.E.A. Write Award.
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Manuel Collantes
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- ministerdiplomatpolitician
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Manuel G. Collantes was a Filipino diplomat who served as the country's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1984.
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Lydia Yu-Jose
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- scientist
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Lydia N. Yu-Jose was a professor of political science and Japanese Studies at the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. A graduate of Sophia University, she was best known for her research into the history of Japan–Philippines relations, as well as aiding in the development of Japanese studies in the Philippines as a separate academic discipline.
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Rogelio Espina
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- politician
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Rogelio "Roger" Jimenez Espina is a Filipino politician from Biliran, Philippines. He was the governor of Biliran from 2019 to 2022, and previously from 2001 to 2010. He also served as representative for the lone district of Biliran from 2010 to 2019.
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Samuel Morrison
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- taekwondo athlete
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Samuel Thomas Harper Morrison, also known as Butch Morrison, is a Filipino taekwondo practitioner.
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Bonifacio Gillego
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- politician
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Bonifacio Hubilla Gillego was a Philippine politician, military officer, and author. He served in the Philippine House of Representatives for three terms (1987–1998), representing the 2nd Legislative District of Sorsogon. "Boni" was one of the Framers of the 1987 Constitution. He had also served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1970.
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Alberto Nogar
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- athlete
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Alberto T. Nogar Sr was a former Olympic featherweight weightlifter for the Philippines, who competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy.
