List of University of Santo Tomas alumni
This is a list of notable students, alumni and honorary degree recipients of the University of Santo Tomas, Manila. The following Thomasians were distinguished in various fields such as public service, religion, literary arts, commerce, medicine, among others. The list includes people who have studied at various levels in the university, from elementary up to postgraduate school.
National heroes
- José Rizal
- Gregorio Labayan Aglipay
- Baldomero Aguinaldo - (Bachelor of Laws), a leader of the Philippine Revolution.
- Emilio Jacinto
- Fr. Jose Burgos
- Apolinario Mabini
- Antonio Luna
- Rafael Palma
- Marcelo H. Del Pilar
- Claro M. Recto
- Pedro Abad Santos
Civil servants
Presidents of the Philippines
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- Manuel L. Quezon - 1st president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, considered the 2nd President after Emilio Aguinaldo
- Sergio Osmena - 2nd President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines
- Jose P. Laurel - 3rd President of the Philippines, President of the 2nd Republic
- Diosdado Macapagal - 9th President of the Philippines, 5th President of the 3rd Republic
Chief Justices of the Supreme Court
Governance and politics
- Lito Atienza - Manila city mayor
- Ruffy Biazon - (Medical Technology) congressman
- Isabelo delos Reyes
- Jaime Carlos de Veyra - resident commissioner from the Commonwealth of the Philippine
- Henrietta "Tita" de Villa - Philippine ambassador to the Vatican
- Loi Estrada - (Doctor of Medicine) senator
- Peter Favila - banker and cabinet member
- Raul Gonzalez - jurist and cabinet member
- Benito Legarda y Tuason - a resident commissioner of congress
- Joey Lina - former senator/cabinet member
- Fernando López - (Bachelor of Laws) Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines for three terms, under President Elpidio Quirino (1949—19530, and Ferdinand Marcos (1965—1969 and 1969—1972)
- Pablo Ocampo - a Resident Commissioner
- Emmanuel Pelaez - (Bachelor of Laws) 6th Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines.
- Francisco Tatad - senator
Military and policemen
- Lt. Gen. Alberto Fernando F. Braganza AFP
- Lt. Gen. Pedro Cabuay AFP
- P/CSupt. Marcelo Ele (DSC) PNP
- Col. Alberto(Boy) I. Gabriel MC (GSC) PA - UST Faculty of Medicine & Surgery
- Cpt. Milo Maestrecampo (INF) PA - UST Graduate School
- Lt. Antonio Trillanes IV PN - UST High School
Churchpeople
Saints
- St. Pedro Almato
- St. Guillame Courtet
- St. Domingo Ibanez de Erquicia
- St. Lucas del Espiritu Santo
- St. Vicente Liem dela Paz
- St. Domingo Henares
- St. Antonio Gonzales
- St. Jose Ma. Diaz Sanjurjo
- St. Thomas Hoiji de San Jacinto
- St. Lorenzo Ruiz
Churchpeople
- Rev. Fr. Rolando dela Rosa, O.P.
- Rev. Fr. Ernesto Arceo, O.P.
- Rev. Fr. Tamerlane Lana, O.P.
- Rev. Fr. Edmund Nantes, O.P.
- Rev. Fr. Hilario Singian, O.P.
- Rev. Fr. Regino Cortez, O.P.
- Rev. Fr. Rogelio Alarcon, O.P.
- Most. Rev. Teodoro Bacani, D.D.
- Most. Rev. Leonardo Z. Legaspi, O.P., D.D. PhD.
- Most. Rev. Jose Salazar, O.P., D.D.
- Most. Rev. Antonieto D. Cabajog, D.D.
- Most. Rev. Jose R. Rojas Jr., D.D.
- Most. Rev. Oscar V. Cruz, D.D.
- Most. Rev. Pedro R. Dean, D.D.
- Most. Rev. Onesimo C. Gordoncillo, D.D.
- Most. Rev. Carmelo Morelos, D.D.
- Most. Rev. Orlando B. Quevedo, O.M.I., D.D.
- Most. Rev. Ernesto A. Salgado, D.D.
- Most. Rev. Diosdado A. Talamayan, D.D.
- Most. Rev. Jesus B. Toquib, D.D.
- Most. Rev. Raul Q. Martirez, D.D.
- Most. Rev. Nicholas M. Mondejar, D.D.
- Most. Rev. Miguel G. Purugganan, D.D.
- Most. Rev. Salvador Q. Quizon, D.D.
- Most. Rev. Jose R. Rojas Jr., D.D.
- Most. Rev. Manuel C. Sobreviñas, D.D.
Arts, humanities, and sciences
National Artists
- Daisy Hontiveros-Avellana
- Antonio Buenaventura - music
- Ernani Cuenco
- Victorio C. Edades - painter, leader of the revolutionary Thirteen Moderns, leader of the Triumvirate of Modern Arts.
- Carlos "Botong" Francisco - painter, leader of the revolutionaty Thirteen Moderns, leader of the Triumvirate of Modern Arts.
- Nick Joaquín - writer and journalist
- F. Sionil Jose - novelist
- Ang Kiukok - Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1954. visual artist
- Leandro V. Locsin - architect, and interior designer. Tanghalang Pambansa (Main Building), Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater), Philippine International Convention Center, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila Hotel, etc.
- Bienvenido Lumbera - prizewinning poet, critic and dramatist
- Juan Nakpil
- J. Elizalde Navarro
- Alejandro Roces - Philippine Star columnist, essayist
- Ildefonso Santos
- Rolando Tinio - poet, dramatist, director, actor, critic, essayist and educator
Literary and visual artists
- Angelito Antonio - Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1962. painter of Filipino genre paintings.
- Teo Antonio - poet
- Eugenia Apostol - 2006 Ramon Magsaysay Journalism Awardee
- Cirilo F. Bautista - poet, fictionist, critic and writer of nonfiction
- Teodoro Benigno - journalist
- Carmelo Casas - architect, designed Church of the Gesu of Ateneo De Manila University
- Virginia "Gini" Cruz - animator, Finding Nemo
- Rina Jimenez-David - journalist, Philippine Daily Inquirer
- Jose "Joe" Datuin - artist, designed IP Seal (Intellectual Property Coalition), 2003 Gawad Pres. Manuel L. Quezon
- Tony DeZuniga - DC Comics and Marvel, drew X-Men, Spider-Man
- Ophelia A. Dimalanta - poet, critic, fictionist, and academician
- Eric Gamalinda - poet
- Rod Espinosa - comics creator, writer and illustrator, “Best artist” for the 2000 Ignatz Awards
- J. Neil Garcia
- Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo - fictionist, critic, and writer
- Lira Luis - first Filipino architect at American icon, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin since 1937
- Manolito Tolentino Mayo - sculpture and graphic arts
- Vicente Manansala - College of Fine Arts professor, 1951.
- Francisco Mañosa - architect
- Galo B. Ocampo - College of Fine Arts professor. One of the Triumvirate of Modern Arts.
- Ponciano BP Pineda
- Jose Pedro Recio - architect, designed Church of the Gesu of Ateneo De Manila University
- Rogelio R. Sikat - fictionist, playwright, translator and educator
- Lydia Velasco - graphic arts
People in medicine and health professions
- Dr. Vicky Belo
- Dr. Francisco Duque III - (Doctor of Medicine) Secretary of Health
- Dr. Raul Fores
- Dr. George Garcia
- Dr. Willie Nacorda Lagdameo
- Agnes Medenilla - (Medical Technology), PAMET (Philippine Association of Medical Technologist) President
Performing artists and people of the broadcast media
- Jullie Yap Daza
- Alli Sotto
- Michelle Aldana - Nursing Miss Asia Pacific 1993
- Archie Alemania - Communication Arts
- Cher Calvin
- Iza Calzado - Fine Arts and Design
- Robert Cena
- Alma Carvajal Concepcion - Miss International 1994 Semi-Finalist
- Isay Alvarez
- Sarah Christophers
- Arnold Clavio - Journalism News Anchor
- Ting-Ting Cojuangco
- JC Cuadrado
- Jessie Alice Salones Dixson - Miss International 1986 Semi-Finalist
- Brenan Espertinez - Commerce
- Charlene Gonzales - Psychology Actress, TV Host, Binibing Pilipinas-Universe 1994
- Sarah Geronimo - UST High School
- Toni Gozaga - Arts and Letters
- Kat Hermosa
- Bridgette Inoferio - Model of the Year 2005
- John Lapuz - Education
- Angel Locsin - UST High School
- Allison Lualhati
- Aubrey Miles - Music
- Albert Martinez
- Chynna Ortaleza - Communication Arts
- Precious Lara Quigaman - Nursing Miss International 2005
- Miriam Quiambao - Miss Universe 1999 1st Runner-up
- Evangeline Luis Pascual - Miss World 1973 1st Runner-up
- Piolo Pascual - Physical Therapy Actor
- Dennis Padilla – Political Science
- Joanne Quintas-Primero
- Polo Ravales - Education
- Daisy Reyes
- Michelle Reyes - Miss Tourism International 2001
- Eagle Riggs - Communication Arts
- Dimples Romana
- Zorayda Sanchez – Journalism
- Aiza Seguerra - Music
- Jennifer Sevilla – Arts and Letters
- Ciara Sotto - Music
- Ariel Ureta - host
- Eula Valdez – Liberal Arts
- Nonoy Zuñiga – (Doctor of Medicine)
- Callalily band members - Kean Cipriano, Aaron Paul Ricafrente, Alden Acosta, Lemuel Belaro - Music
- Hale band members: Sheldon Gellada, Roll Martinez
- Join the Club band members
- "Don Henry" Henry Bolo - Communication Arts Radio Deejay, Sound Designer
- Harry Santos - Music
Businesspeople
- Tony Tan Caktiong - founder and current Chairman and CEO of Jollibee, Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines award in 2004, also won the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year World in 2004
- Washington SyCip
- Alfredo Velayo
- Lucio Tan
Sportspeople
- Bogs Adornado - basketball (Philippine Basketball Association 3-time MVP), Adamson University head coach
- Rubilen Amit - pool player
- Cyrus Baguio - basketball
- Mary Jean Balse - volleyball , youngest player to be in the National Team at the age of 18, MVP Shakey's V-League first season
- Joan Botor-Carpio - member of the national team for 13 years now
- Alfrancis Chua - PBA Sta. Lucia Realtors' head coach
- Kate Co Yu Kang - volleyball
- Bal David - basketball
- Rubie de Leon - volleyball
- Aric del Rosario - basketball
- Jethro Dionisio - RP's top shooter
- Dennis Espino - basketball
- Rey Evangelista - basketball
- Binky Favis - PBA Coca-Cola Tigers' head coach
- Gerard Francisco - basketball
- Donald Geisler - taekwondo-jin
- Tsomlee Go - taekwondo-jin
- Pido Jarencio - present coach UST Growling Tigers, Assistant coach PBA San Miguel Beermen
- Ian Laurel - volleyball
- Christian Luanzon - basketball
- Joyce Pano - volleyball
- Roxanne Pimentel - member of the National Team for 13 years now and has won a lot of MVP awards
- Iago Raterta - basketball, Ramp model
- Antonio Siddayao - Dean of Filipino sportswriters
- Siot Tanquincen - PBA Barangay Ginebra Kings' coach
- Recah Trinidad - sports analyst
- Marlon Villarin - badminton player
- Richard Yee - basketball
Notable Thomasians
- Ophelia A. Dimalanta
- Teodoro Valencia
- Zeneida Amador
- Jose Syquia
- Nina Aguas
- Jose Rene Villa-Real
- Francisco Eizmendi
- Rebecca Añonuevo
- Antonio Austria
- Jose Guevarra
- Felix Hidalgo
- Josephine Acosta Pasricha - indologist
- Jose Wendell Capili
- Eric Gamalinda
- Tony Tan-Caktiong
- Alice Colet-Villadolid
- Peter B. Favila
- Gilbert Luis R. Centina III, OSA
- Lourd de Veyra
- Neal Cruz
- Recah Trinidad
- Emerita Quito
- Florentino Timbreza
- Manuel Dy
- Romualdo Abulad
- Magdalena Alonso-Villaba
- Alfredo Pimentel Co
- Sr. Delia Coronel
- Rosemarie "Baby" Arenas
- Florentino Hornedo
- Francisco del Rosario
- Commissioner Jose David Lapus
- Arlene Maneja - Philippine Bar Topnotcher, 2002 [1]
Professors
- Zeny Aceron - Medical Technology Professor
- Rodolfo R. Rabor - PASMETH President, Medical Technology Professor
- Dr. Fortunato B. Sevilla III - Dean, College of Science
Noted honorary Thomasians
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Through the years, the University of Santo Tomas has conferred the title of Doctor "honoris causa" (honorary degree) upon exemplary men and women who have contributed to the development of Philippine society through a distinct mark of excellence and leadership in their own fields of endeavor.
- Rev. Eugene McGuiness (Doctor of Canon Law)
- Rev. Cornelius Brenan (Doctor of Philosophy and Literature)
- Frank Murphy (Doctor of Laws)
- Sergio Osmena (Doctor of Laws)
- Most Rev. Fr. Martin Gillet, O.P. (Doctor of Philosophy and Literature}
- Aurora A. Quezon (Doctor of Laws)
- Andres Soriano (Doctor of Commerce)
- Gen. Douglas McArthur (Doctor of Laws)
- Manuel Roxas (Doctor of Laws)
- Rufino Cardinal Santos (Doctor of Laws)
- Carlos P. Romulo (Doctor of Laws)
- King Juan Carlos de Borbón (Doctor of Laws)
- Duke of Gloucester Richard Walter George (Doctor of Fine Arts)
- Joseph Cardinal Hoffner (Doctor of Humanities)
- Victorio Edades (Doctor of Fine Arts)
- Cesar Bengzon (Doctor of Laws)
- Andres Soriano Jr. (Doctor of Business Management)
- Most Rev. Bruno Torpigliani , D.D. (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
- H.E. Sebastiano Cardinal Baggio (Doctor of Canon Law)
- Dr. Peter de Somer (Doctor of Medical Sciences)
- Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (Doctor of Laws)
- Arturo Modesto Tolentino - (Doctor of Civil Law - meritissimus)
- Jaime Cardinal Sin (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
- Sir Knight Virgil Dechant (Doctor of Humanities)
- Emilio T. Yap (Doctor of Laws)
- Metropolitan Damaskinus Papandreou of Switzerland (Doctor of Theology)
- Archbishop Jose Cardinal Sanchez (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
- Dr. Mah Soo-Lay (Doctor of Humanities)
- Jose Cardinal Sanchez (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
- H.E. Josef Cardinal Glemp, D.D. (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
- H.E. Eduardo Cardinal Pironio (Doctor of Sacred Theology)
- H.E. Eduardo Frei (Doctor of Political Science)
- Dr. Chiara Lubich (Doctor of Theology)
- Daisy Hontiveros-Avella (Doctor of Humanities)
- Lucio Tan (Doctor of Commerce)
- Tony Tan-Caktiong (Engineering)
- UNESCO Director-General Koïchiro Matsuura (Doctor of Laws)