List of University of the Philippines College of Law alumni

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This is a list of alumni notable in their own right of the University of the Philippines College of Law (U.P. College of Law), having obtained their LL.B. or Juris Doctor degree^[1] from the College, and their organizations while in the College. For a list of notable University of the Philippines graduates, see University of the Philippines people.

Government of the Philippines

Executive branch

Presidents

President Ferdinand Marcos, Class of 1939. Upsilon Sigma Phi.

• Elpidio Quirino - Pan Xenia Fraternity
• Manuel Roxas - UP Vanguard Fraternity
• José P. Laurel - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Ferdinand Marcos - Upsilon Sigma Phi

Vice Presidents

• Jejomar Binay - Alpha Phi Omega
• Salvador Laurel - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Arturo Tolentino - Upsilon Sigma Phi

Cabinet officials

Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Simeon A. Datumanong (2001-2003, appointed as DoJ Secretary in 2003) Justice Secretary Simeon A. Datumanong (2003 - 2004 resigned to sun for Congress)

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Spokesperson Salvador Panelo '74 - (Duterte). Sigma Rho

• Joker Arroyo, '52, Executive Secretary (Aquino) - Upsilon Sigma Phi^[2]
• Catalino Macaraig, Jr., '52, Executive Secretary (Aquino) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Salvador Panelo '74, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Spokesperson (Duterte) - Sigma Rho^{[3][4][5][6][7]}
• Simeon Datumanong, '59, Secretary of Justice (Arroyo)^[8] - Sigma Rho
• Oscar Orbos, '76, Executive Secretary and DOTC Secretary (Aquino)^[9] - Alpha Phi Beta
• Sabino B. Padilla Sr., '15, Secretary of Justice (1948–1949)
• José E. Romero, '22, Secretary of Education (1959–1962; Garcia, Macapagal)
• Gilbert Teodoro, '89, Secretary of National Defense (Arroyo and Marcos Jr.) Also elected as Representative of Tarlac, 1998-2007
• Perfecto Yasay, '72, Secretary of Foreign Affairs (2016–17; Duterte) Also served as Chair of Securities and Exchange Commission, 1995-2000)
• Jesus Crispin Remulla, '87; 60th Secretary of Justice;Former Member of the Philippines House of Representatives from Cavite; Former Governor of Cavite- Upsilon Sigma Phi

Solicitors-General

• Francisco Chavez, '71, (1986-1992) - Sigma Rho
• Estelito Mendoza - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Querube Makalintal - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Juan Liwag - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Ricardo P. Galvez - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Romeo C. de la Cruz, '57, (1998)
• Florin Hilbay, '99 (2014–2016)
• Darlene Berberabe, '99 (2025-present)^[10]

Diplomats

Ambassador to the United Kingdom, José E. Romero, Class of 1922.

Ambassador to Russia, Carlos Sorreta, Class of 1991. Upsilon Sigma Phi.

• Lauro L. Baja, Jr., '60, Ambassador to the United Nations (2003-2007) - Alpha Phi Beta
• Rosario Gonzalez Manalo, '58, first woman to pass the Foreign Service Officers (FSO) Examination in 1959 - Delta Lambda Sigma
• Rafael M. Salas, '53, first head of United Nations Population Fund^[11] - Sigma Rho, Pan Xenia
• Roberto S. Benedicto, Ambassador to Japan (1972-1978); First Class, Order of the Rising Sun (1977)^[12] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Jaime Victor B. Ledda '89 - Ambassador to The Hague, Netherlands; current Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Asian Group Coordinator^[13] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Carlos Sorreta, ' 91, current Ambassador to Russia and former Director-General of the Foreign Service Institute^[14] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• José E. Romero, '22, first Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1949–1953)

Other Executive Branch officials

• Darlene Berberabe, '99, CEO, Home Development Mutual Fund (2010-2017)
• Mateo A. T. Caparas, '63; Chairperson, Presidential Commission on Good Government (1988-1990)
• Arnel Casanova, '99, President, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (2011-2016)
• Jorge B. Vargas, '14, Presiding Officer of the Philippine Executive Commission during Japanese Occupation
• Haydee Yorac, '63; Chairperson, Presidential Commission on Good Government (2001-2005)^[15] - Portia Sorority, Alpha Phi Omega
• Terry Ridon, ‘11, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (2016-2017)
• Medardo G. De Lemos, '83, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director, 2022-present
• Mehol Sadain, '86, Chairperson, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (2012-2014) - Scintilla Juris

Judicial branch

Chief Justices of the Supreme Court

• Ramon Aquino, '39, (1985-1986)^[16]
• Felix Makasiar, '39, (1985)^[17]
• Ricardo Paras, '13, (1951-1961)^[18]
• Reynato Puno, '62, (2006–2010)^[19] - Alpha Phi Beta/International Order of DeMolay
• Hilario Davide, Jr., '59, (1998 -2005)^[20] - Brotherhood of the Filipinos
• Maria Lourdes Sereno, '84, (2012–2018) - Portia Sorority
• César Bengzon, '19, (1961-1966)^[21] - Rizal Center
• Teresita Leonardo-De Castro, '72, (2018) - Sigma Alpha, Portia Sorority
• Marcelo Fernan, '52, (1988-1991)^[22] - Sigma Rho
• Pedro Yap, '46, (1988)^[23] - Sigma Rho
• Fred Ruiz Castro, '36, (1975-1979)^[24] - UP Vanguard Fraternity
• José Yulo, '14, (1942-1944)^[25] UP Vanguard Fraternity
• Enrique Fernando, '38, (1979-1985)^[26] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Querube Makalintal, '33, (1973-1975)^[27] - Upsilon Sigma Phi

Associate Justices of the Supreme Court

• Estanislao Fernandez, '33, (1973-1975) ^[28] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Nestor Alampay '41 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Ramon Fernandez '40 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Vicente Ericta '39 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Hermogenes Concepcion '38 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Emilio Gancayco '49 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Jose Campos '50 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Camilo Quiason '51 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Florentino Feliciano '53 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Josue Bellosillo '58 – Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Alicia Austria-Martinez, '62, (2002-2009) - Alpha Phi Omega
• Vicente Abad Santos, '40, (1979-1986)^[29]
• Jesus Barrera, '21, (1959-1966)
• Abdulwahid Bidin, '53, (1987-1997) - Alpha Phi Beta
• Rosmari Carandang, '75, (2018–present) - Tau Gamma Sigma
• Antonio Carpio, '75, (2001–present) - Sigma Rho
• Conchita Carpio Morales, '68, (2004 - 2011) - Portia Sorority; Phi Delta Alpha
• Minita Chico-Nazario, '62, (2004-2010)
• Irene Cortes, '48, (1987-1990)^[30]
• Cancio Garcia, '61, (2004-2007)
• Carolina Griño-Aquino, '50, (1988-1993)^[31] - Delta Lambda Sigma
• Hugo Gutierrez, Jr., '52, (1982-1993) - Alpha Phi Beta
• Marvic Leonen, '87, (2012–present)^[30]
• Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera, '47, (1979-1992) - Portia Sorority; Sigma Delta Phi
• Vicente Mendoza, '57, (1994-2003) - Beta Sigma
• Cecilia Muñoz-Palma, '37, (1973-1978)^[32] - Portia Sorority
• Sabino Padilla Sr., '15 (1946-1964)
• Teodoro Padilla, '51 (1987-1997) - Beta Sigma
• Leonardo Quisumbing, '64, (1998-2009)^[33] - Alpha Phi Beta
• Alexander Reyes, '14, (1948-1959)
• J.B.L. Reyes, '22, (1954-1972)^[34]
• Flerida Ruth Romero, '52, (1991-1999)
• Abraham Sarmiento, '49, (1987-1991) - Alpha Phi Beta
• Conrado Vasquez, '37, (1982-1983) ^[35]
• Presbitero Velasco, Jr., '71, (2006–present) - Sigma Rho
• James Vickers, '13, (1932-1936)
• Consuelo Ynares-Santiago, '62, (1999-2010) - Alpha Phi Omega
• Calixto Zaldivar, '28, (1964-1974)^[36]
• Jhosep Lopez, '88, (2021–present) – Sigma Rho
• Raul Villanueva, '85, (2025–present) – Alpha Phi Beta

Legislative branch

Senator Arturo Tolentino, Class of 1934. Senator Tolentino is also known as the father of the Philippine "archipelagic doctrine." Upsilon Sigma Phi.

Senate Presidents

• Francis G. Escudero '93 - Alpha Phi Beta
• Aquilino Pimentel III '89
• Jovito Salonga '46 - Sigma Rho (resigned)
• Marcelo Fernan '52 - Sigma Rho
• Edgardo Angara '58 - Sigma Rho
• Juan Ponce Enrile '53 - Sigma Rho, UP Vanguard Fraternity
• Franklin Drilon '69 - Sigma Rho
• Sotero Laurel '40 - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Arturo Tolentino '34 - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Ferdinand E. Marcos '39 - Upsilon Sigma Phi

Senator Jovito Salonga,
Class of 1946. Resigned from Sigma Rho.

Senator Juan Ponce Enrile,
Class of 1953. Sigma Rho.

Senators

• Francis Pangilinan, (2001–present) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Richard J. Gordon (2004–present) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Joker Arroyo (2001–present) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Mamintal A.J. Tamano (1987-1992) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Estanislao Fernandez, (1962-1965)- Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Sotero Laurel (1987-1992) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Juan R. Liwag (1963-1969) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Gerardo Roxas (1963-1972) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Domocao Alonto (1965-1961) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Ambrosio Padilla, (1957-1973) - Alpha Phi Beta
• Pia Cayetano, (2004–present) - Delta Lambda Sigma
• Sonny Angara, (2013–present) - Sigma Rho
• Miriam Defensor Santiago, (1995-2001, 2004–2016) - UP Lady Vanguard
• Salipada Pendatun, (1946-1951, 1969-1972) - UP Vanguard Fraternity
• Justiniano Montano, (1949-1955)
• Rene Cayetano (1998-2003)
• Francisco Rodrigo, (1955-1972)
• José E. Romero, (1946)

  

  Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero. Alpha Phi Beta

• Jose Roy, (1962-1972)
• Lorenzo Sumulong, (1949-1972)
• Lorenzo Tañada, (1947-1972)

Senator Francis Pangilinan, Class of 1993. Upsilon Sigma Phi.

Senator Gerardo Roxas, Class of 1949. Upsilon Sigma Phi.

Speakers of the House of Representatives

• Querube Makalintal - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• José B. Laurel, Jr. - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Nicanor Yñiguez - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Eugenio Pérez
• Daniel Romualdez - Alpha Phi Omega
• Arnulfo Fuentebella
• Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Class of 1994. Upsilon Sigma Phi

Representatives

Class 1959 House Deputy Speaker Simeon A. Datumanong Maguindanao Second District (1992-2001; 2004-2019)

• Roman Romulo, '94; Lone District, Pasig (2007–present) - Upsilon Sigma Phi

• Wenceslao Vinzons, '33; Lone District, Camarines Norte (1941-1942) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Cyrille Abueg-Zaldivar, '03; Legislative districts of Palawan (1995-2004)
• Bellaflor J. Angara-Castillo, '62; Lone District, Aurora (1995-2004)
• Juan Edgardo "Sonny" M Angara, 00; Lone District, Aurora (2004–2013) - Sigma Rho
• Kit Belmonte, '02; 6th District, Quezon City (2013–present)
• Neri Colmenares, '96; Bayan Muna (2010-2016)
• Arthur Defensor, '63; 3rd District, Iloilo (2001–present)^[37] Sigma Rho
• Matias Defensor Jr., '71; 3rd District, Quezon City (2004-2010) - Beta Sigma
• Pio Duran, '23; 3rd District, Albay (1949-1961)
• Constantino Jaraula, '60; Lone District, Cagayan de Oro City (1998-2007)
• Edcel Lagman, '66; 1st District, Albay (1987-1998, 2004–present) - Alpha Phi Beta
• Romulo Lumauig, '57; First elected Congressman, Ifugao (1969-1972) - Beta Sigma
• Romero Quimbo, '96; 2nd District, Marikina (2010–present) - Alpha Sigma
• Terry Ridon, '11; Kabataan Party List (2013-2016)
• Rufus Rodriguez, '80; 2nd District, Cagayan de Oro City (2007–present)
• José E. Romero, '22; 2nd District, Negros Oriental (1931–1941, 1945-1946)
• Ron Salo, '03; KABAYAN Party List (2016–present)
• Victor Sumulong, '73; 2nd District, Antipolo City (1998-2007) - Sigma Rho
• Luis Villafuerte, '59; 2nd District, Camarines Sur (2004–present)^[38] - Sigma Rho
• Liwayway Vinzons-Chato, '68; Lone District, Camarines Norte (2007–present)
• Ronaldo Zamora, '69; Lone District, San Juan City (1987-1998, 2004–present)^[39]
• Maria Salud Vivero - Parreno, '42; 2nd District, Leyte (1965 - 1969)
• Rodel Batocabe, '91; Ako Bicol Party List (2010–2018)

Heads of Constitutional Offices

• Christian Monsod, '60, COMELEC Chairperson (1991-1995) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Bartolome C. Fernandez, Jr.; Commissioner, Commission on Audit - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Vicente Ericta - Ombudsman - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Romeo Brawner, '59, COMELEC Acting Chairperson (2008)
• Simeon Marcelo, '79, Ombudsman (2002-2005) - Sigma Rho
• Conchita Carpio Morales, '68, Ombudsman (2011–present) - Portia Sorority
• Purificacion Quisumbing, '64, Chairperson, Commission on Human Rights
• Lucineto Tagle, '68,COMELEC Commissioner(2008-2015); Former Associate Justice, Court of Appeals - Beta Sigma
• Ma. Rowena Amelia V. Guanzon, '84, COMELEC Commissioner (2015–present) - Delta Lambda Sigma
• Mehol Sadain, '86, COMELEC Commissioner (2000-2006) - Scintilla Juris

Notable local government executives

Senator Richard J. Gordon, Class of 1975. Upsilon Sigma Phi.

• Richard J. Gordon, '75; chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority; Senator; Chairman, Philippine Red Cross - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Jejomar Binay, '67; Makati mayor (1986-1998, 2001-2010) -Alpha Phi Omega/International Order of DeMolay
• Cesar Climaco, '41; Zamboanga City mayor
• Carmen Planas, '40, first woman elected to a city council (Manila) - Sigma Delta Phi
• Isidro Rodriguez, '38, former Rizal governor

  

  Congressman Boying Remulla, Class of 1988. Upsilon Sigma Phi.

• Jesus Crispin Remulla, '88 former Cavite governor and incumbent Congressman - Upsilon Sigma Phi

International Organizations

• Jolly Bugarin, only Filipino elected as President, International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Mateo A. T. Caparas, only Filipino elected as President of Rotary International - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Florentino P. Feliciano, Chairman of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Raul Pangalangan, judge of the International Criminal Court - Alpha Sigma

Academe

• Edgardo Carlo Lasam Vistan II - former Dean, UP College of Law - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Danilo Concepcion '84 – current President, University of the Philippines; Dean, UP College of Law; Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission; President, Gregorio Araneta University Foundation - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Joseph Emmanuelle Angeles '03 – President, Angeles University Foundation^[40] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Carmelino Alvendia, Sr., '30; founder of Quezon City Academy, co-founder of MLQU - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Sotero Laurel '40 - President, Lyceum of Batangas; Chairman, Lyceum of the Philippines University - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Carmelino Alvendia, Sr., '30; founder of Quezon City Academy, co-founder of MLQU - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Conrado Benitez, '16; co-founder, Philippine Women's University - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Raul Pangalangan, '83 – International Criminal Court judge, law professor, newspaper columnist and former U.P. Law Dean - Alpha Sigma
• Antonio La Viña, '89; former Dean of Ateneo School of Government, U.P. Law Professor
• Katrina Legarda, '80; family law specialist; former Manila Times publisher; author; former television host
• Raoul Victorino, '57; former dean, College of Law Philippine Christian University, Former Associate Justice, Sandiganbayan - Beta Sigma

Social activism and advocacy

• Antonio Oposa, '82; environmental activist
• Ahmad Domocao Alonto; King Faisal International Prize Awardee for Service to Islam - Upsilon Sigma Phi

Industry

PBA Commissioner Chito Salud, Class of 1985. Upsilon Sigma Phi.

• Chito Salud, '85; Chairman and CEO, Philippine Basketball Association - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Jake Almeda Lopez, '52; general manager and Vice Chairman, ABS-CBN^[41] - Upsilon Sigma Phi^[2]
• Antonio Quirino, '32; founder of (ABS) Alto Broadcasting System (precursor to ABS-CBN), first television station in the Philippines - Upsilon Sigma Phi
• Eugenio Lopez, Sr., '23; founder of Chronicle Broadcasting Network and Manila Chronicle
• Felipe Gozon, '62, Chairman and CEO, GMA Network
• Loida Nicolas-Lewis, '68; CEO, TLC Beatrice
• Don M. Ferry, '57; former Vice Chairman, Development Bank of the Philippines; former Chairman, Board of Transportation (Now LTFRB) - Beta Sigma

Arts

Literature

• Stevan Javellana, '48; novelist (Without Seeing the Dawn) - Sigma Rho
• Linda Ty Casper, '55; novelist (The Peninsulares, DreamEden)

News and entertainment industry

Television

• Jake Almeda Lopez, '52; general manager and Vice Chairman, ABS-CBN^[41] - Upsilon Sigma Phi^[2]
• Danilo Concepcion '83 - UP President, DZMM announcer; Law Professor, U.P College of Law - Upsilon Sigma Phi^[42]
• Zorayda Ruth Andam, '04; Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2001; television host; commercial endorser
• Anna Theresa Licaros '09 - Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2007; commercial endorser - Portia Sorority
• Jose Mari Velez '70 - television newscaster with ABC and GMA - Scintilla Juris
• Tippy Dos Santos '22 - singer; actress.

Print journalism

• Billy Balbastro, '62; entertainment columnist - Sigma Rho
• Daisy Catherine Mandap, '85, Print and Broadcast Journalist and Editor (Manila and HK) ; UPAA Distinguished Alumna in Public Service, 2014