List of University of the Philippines Diliman people

The following is a list of notable alumni and faculty from the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Notable students and alumni

Academia

AlumniNotabilityEncarnación AlzonaChairperson of the University of the Philippines Diliman Department of History; chairperson of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines; National Scientist of the PhilippinesGuillermo CapatiAdjunct professor of civil and environmental engineering at University of Queensland Paulo CamposHead of the Department of Medicine of the University of the Philippines; National Scientist of the PhilippinesEdwin Copelandfounder and first dean of U.P. Agricultural College (now U.P. Los Baños)Onofre Corpuz1President of the University of the PhilippinesRandy DavidProfessor emeritus of sociology at the University of the Philippines DilimanRomulo Davideprofessor emeritus of the Plant Pathology Department, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Baños; National Scientist of the PhilippinesConrado Dayritemeritus professor of pharmacology at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine.Jennifer DyProfessor at Northeastern UniversityJosé Encarnación Jr.Dean at the UP School of EconomicsMikaela Fudoligphysicist and academic; former child prodigyAlfredo JuinioDean of the UP College of Engineering; former Minister of Public Works and Highways and Administrator of the National Irrigation AdministrationMahar Lagmayexecutive director of Project NOAH and a professor at the National Institute of Geological Sciences of the University of the Philippines DilimanNational Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines. http://www.nigs.upd.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=132Alejandro MelchorDean and secretary of the UP College of Engineering; head of the mathematics department at the Philippine Military Academy.Fe del Mundohead of the Department of Pediatrics at Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation; first woman admitted to Harvard Medical School; National Scientist of the PhilippinesBaldomero OliveraDistinguished Professor of Biology at the University of UtahAlfredo E. Pascual President of the University of the Philippines; Secretary of Trade and IndustryJose Mario De Vegaprofessor of philosophy, ethics, and anthropology at Nilai UniversityJose R. Velascoplant physiologist at the University of the Philippines College of Agriculture (now University of the Philippines Los Baños) , National Scientist of the PhilippinesCarmen VelasquezParasitologist; professor of zoology at the University of the Philippines Diliman; National Scientist of the PhilippinesGregorio F. Zaidehistorian and academic; Mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna

Activism

AlumniNotabilityLeandro Alejandrostudent council leader, honored for his role in resisting the authoritarian dictatorship at the Bantayog ng mga BayaniAbraham Sarmiento Jr.martial law activistWenceslao VinzonsFilipino patriot and leader of the armed resistance against the Japanese invasion in World War II

Art and architecture

AlumniNotabilityNapoleon Abuevasculptor, National Artist of the Philippines Fernando Amorsolovisual artist and National Artist of the PhilippinesSantiago Bosemixed media artist, founding member of the Baguio Arts GuildLouie Bretañaartist, based in New ZealandZean CabangispainterBenedicto Cabreravisual artist and National Artist of the Philippines; founding member of the Baguio Arts GuildBotong Franciscoartist, National Artist of the PhilippinesAbdulmari Imaopainter, sculptor, National Artist of the PhilippinesToym Imaoartist, sculptureGeraldine JavierartistJosé Joyaartist, National Artist of the PhilippinesCesar Legaspipainter, National Artist of the PhilippinesVicente Manansalapainter, National Artist of the PhilippinesJuan Nakpilarchitect, National Artist of the PhilippinesIldefonso Santosarchitect, National Artist of the PhilippinesGuillermo Tolentinosculptor, National Artist of the Philippines

Business

Alumni NotabilityJorge L. AranetaChairman of Araneta Group of CompaniesDelfin Ganapin Jr.Manager of the Global Environment Facility small grants program Gilberto Duavit Jr. President and COO of GMA Network, Inc. Robina Gokongwei COO of Robinsons Malls Felipe L. Gozon Chairman and CEO of GMA Network, Inc. Loida Nicolas Lewis Chair and CEO of TLC Beatrice

Entertainment

AlumniNotability Dong Abay musician, former Yano band member Marcus Adoro musician, former member of Eraserheads Nilo Alcala composer, arranger, vocalist Ogie Alcasid singer-songwriter, comedian, actor Chinggoy Alonso veteran film and movie actor Hero Angeles actor, host, film director, artist Angel Aquino film and television actress Atom Araullo broadcast journalist and television presenter Kim Atienza broadcaster, TV host, weatherman (ABS-CBN and GMA Network)Daisy Avellanastage actress and theater director; National Artist of the Philippines for theater Julius Babao broadcast journalist (ABS-CBN and TV5) Claudine Barretto actress Christian Bautista singer, actor, host and model Ramon Bautista TV personality, internet celebrity, radio djIshmael Bernaldirector and filmmaker; National Artist of the Philippines for film Christine Bersola broadcast journalist and TV personality Theodore Boborol TV and film director Ely Buendia musician, former vocalist of Eraserheads Lino Brocka film director and National Artist of the Philippines for film Derick Cabrido film directorAngelo Castro Jr.ABS-CBN News anchor Ryan Cayabyab conductor, composer, arranger, pianist, resident judge of Philippine Idol, National Artist of the Philippines for musicLevi Celeriocomposer and lyricist, National Artist of the Philippines for musicBehn CervantesFilm director/actor; Founder, UP Repertory Company Wency Cornejo singer/songwriter, TV host Prudenciana Cruz director of the National Library of the Philippines Luchi Cruz-Valdes broadcast journalist (TV5) Ebe Dancelformer Sugarfree frontman, musician Kara David broadcast journalist Karen Davila broadcast journalist JM de Guzman actor Vincent de Jesus composer, librettist, musical scorer and musical directorFelipe Padilla de Leoncomposer and conductor; National Artist of the Philippines for musicDolly de LeonGolden Globe and BAFTA-nominated actress Nick Deocampo film director Pepe Diokno director, producer and screenwriter Eugene Domingo TV and film actress, Tokyo International Film Festival Best Actress Hannah Espia film director, Cinemalaya and Urian Best Director Gretchen Espina Pinoy Idol Season 1 winnerFrankie EvangelistaFormer broadcaster of IBC (1975-1984) and ABS-CBN (1984-2004). Gerphil Flores Asia's Got Talent 2015 "Golden Girl," classical singer Gretchen Fullido athlete, model and anchor Cathy Garcia-Molina film and television director Athena Imperial Miss Philippines-Earth 2011, news reporter (GMA Network) Agot Isidro singer, TV host and actress Richard Juan TV Host, Actor, entrepreneur Joel Lamangan TV and film director Cholo Laurel film director Maricel Laxa TV actress and host Cheche Lazaro broadcast journalistAvid Liongorenfilm and commercial director, and animatorTony Mabesaactor, director; pioneer of Philippine university theateJosé Macedaethnomusicologist and composer; National Artist of the Philippines for music Lara Maigue singer-songwriter Raimund Marasigan musician, former member of Eraserheads Rikki Mathay broadcast journalist Mark Meily film and TV director Maningning Miclatvisual artist and poetArmi Millarekeyboardist and vocalist of UDDAntonio Molinacomposer, conductor, National Artist of the Philippines for music Solita Monsod TV host, newspaper columnist, Professor of Economics, former Economic Planning secretaryPitoy MorenoNational Artist; Fashion Czar of AsiaAmbet NabusRadio anchor, editor, comedian and actor Sitti Navarro bossa nova artist, TV host Grace Nono music performing artist, ethnomusicologist, author, cultural workerRamon Obusandancer; National Artist of the Philippines for danceCes Oreña-Drilon broadcast journalist and anchor Carl Joseph Papafilmmaker and animator Paula Peralejo TV and film actress Eliza Pineda Actress and Model Maki Pulido broadcast journalist and host Ces Quesada theatre actress, comedian Rory Quintos film and television directorAntonio QuirinoFather of Philippine Television; founder of the first television station in the Philippines (now ABS-CBN Corporation)Lia Andrea Aquino RamosBinibining Pilipinas Miss Universe 2006Francisca Reyes-Aquinodancer; National Artist of the Philippines for danceAlden RichardsGMA Network Filipino actor and model Frances Rivera U.S.-based Emmy award-winning TV journalist Eddie Romero film director and National Artist of the Philippines for filmArius Raposasfounder of Filipino Historian blog; televsion personality; podcasterMartin del Rosarioactor Lucio San Pedro composer and National Artist of the Philippines for music J. C. Santos actorRamon Santoscomposer; National Artist of the Philippines for music Myrtle Sarrosa singer, actress, cosplayer, Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 Big Winner Bernadette Sembrano broadcast journalist, anchor and host Jessica Soho broadcast journalist Auraeus Solito film director Shamcey Supsup Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-upKidlat TahimikNational Artist for Film; Father of Philippine Independent Filmmaking Jerrold Tarog film director Mel Tiangco broadcast journalist, anchor and host, GMA Kapuso Foundation chairAndrea Veneraciónchoral conductor; National Artist of the Philippines for music JM Yosures Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 4 Grand Champion Buddy Zabala musician, former member of Eraserheads Engineering, science, and medicine Alumni NotabilityJoey ComisoSenior Research Scientist Emeritus at Goddard Space Flight CenterTomas Dy-Liaccoelectrical engineer, Head of design at the Taiwan Power Company; principal systems engineer for Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company; adjunct professor of electrical engineering at Case Western Reserve UniversityVirgilio Enriquez"Father of Filipino psychology", founder of Sikolohiyang PilipinoJose JulianoPhysicist with the National Academy of Science and TechnologyBenito VergaraHead of the plant physiology department and director for administration of the International Rice Research Institute; National Scientist of the Philippines

Government Alumni NotabilityJolly BugarinDirector of the National Bureau of Investigation; president of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)Alfonso CalalanGovernor of the Central Bank of the PhilippinesCristeta Comerfordfirst female White House executive chefRoman KintanarDirector of the Weather Bureau (now the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration)Jaime C. LayaGovernor of the Central Bank of the Philippines, Mambabatas Pambansa, Chairman of the Cultural Center of the PhilippinesFelipe MedallaGovernor of the Central Bank of the Philippines, Director-General of the National Economic and Development AuthoritySolita MonsodDirector General of the National Economic Development AuthorityRaymundo PunongbayanDirector of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Law