List of Ateneo de Manila University people

In its long history dating back to 1859, the Ateneo de Manila University has produced thousands of graduates from grade school up to the professional schools. This is a table of notable people affiliated with the Ateneo de Manila University, including graduates, former students, and present and former professors. Honorary degree holders are also included here.

Name	Positions held / Career / Achievement	Relationship to Ateneo de Manila
Tetchie Agbayani	Actress, Model, Professor	M.A. Counseling Psychology
Victor Agbayani	Congressman, Governor of Pangasinan	G.S. 1971, H.S. 1975
Rich Alvarez	Basketball player	B.S. Management Information Systems 2001 A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies 2003
Benigno Aquino, Jr.	Philippine Senator	G.S., A.B. Philosophy, A.B. History (did not continue) [1]
Benigno Aquino III	President of the Philippines	G.S. 1973, H.S. 1977, A.B. Economics 1981
Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aguirre Aquino IV	Former Chairman, National Youth Commission; Breakfast Television Host; Social Entrepreneur, Microventures, Inc.	B.S. Management Engineering 1999 (summa cum laude), School of Law (did not graduate)
Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino	President of the Philippines	L.H.D. honoris causa 1986
Kris Aquino	Actress, Television Host	A.B. Literature 1992
Herminio Aquino	Philippine Congressman	A.B. Economics 1969 (magna cum laude)
Pia Arcangel	Newscaster, Reporter, Television Host	A.B. Communication Arts 2000
Erwin Armovit	Musician	H.S. 2002, A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies 2006
Francis Arnaiz	Basketball player	College 1969-70
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo	President of the Philippines	M.A. Economics 1978; Professor, Department of Economics (1977–1987)
Jose Miguel Arroyo	First Gentleman of the Philippines, Lawyer	A.B., LL.B. 1972
Lamberto V. Avellana	A National Artist of the Philippines; Member, Blue Babble Battalion; Founder, Barangay Theatre Guild	A.B. (magna cum laude)
Joey Ayala	Musician	G.S. 1969, H.S. 1973
Cesario Azucena	Labor Law Professor and Author, Labor Laws Sourcebook	LL.B.
Andres D. Bautista	Dean, Far Eastern University Institute of Law; President, Philippine Association of Law Schools; Chairman, Board of Directors, Makati Shangri-la Plaza Hotel; Member, 2005 Consultative Commission for Charter Change	B.S.C. 1986, LL.B. (Valedictorian) 1990
Alfredo R.A. Bengzon	Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Government Service, Former Secretary of Health, Former Peace Commissioner, Former Vice Chair of the Philippine Negotiating Panel for the U.S. Military Facilities. Former Dean, Ateneo Graduate School of Business. Dean, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health	A.B. 1956, M.B.A. 1972, Sc.D. honoris causa 1989
Cesar Bengzon	Chief Justice of the Philippines	H.S., A.B. 1915 (magna cum laude), LL.D honoris causa 1964
Salvador Bernal	National Artist for Theater and Design; Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies	A.B. 1966
Emilio Bernardino, Jr.	Member, Ateneo de Manila Blue Eaglets; Commissioner, Philippine Basketball Association; Co-Founder, Shakey's V-League	H.S.
Fr. Joaquin G. Bernas, S.J.	Dean Emeritus, Ateneo de Manila Law School; Former Dean, Ateneo de Manila Law School; Former President, Ateneo de Manila University; Former Provincial Superior, Philippine Jesuit Province; Member, 1986 Constitutional Commission of the Philippines	LL.B. 1962
Rico Blanco	Musician and Multi-media artist	A.B. Management Economics 1992
Jimmy Bondoc	Acoustic singer and Guitarist	A.B.
Teodoro Borlongan	Banker	G.S. 1970, H.S. 1974, A.B. 1978 (cum laude)
Gregorio C. Brillantes	Journalist, Short Story writer	A.B. Humanities
Rafael Buenaventura	Central Bank Governor	G.S. 1951, H.S. 1955
Ignacio Bunye	Presidential Spokesperson, Press Secretary	A.B. Political Science, LL.B.
Christopher Cantada	Musician	H.S. 2002, A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies 2006
Alan Peter Cayetano	Taguig-Pateros Representative (1998–2001; 2001–2004; 2004–2007) and brother of Senator Pia Cayetano (2004–2010)	J.D. 1997
Gab Chee-Kee	Musician, Rhythm guitarist of Parokya Ni Edgar	High School
Manuel Colayco	War Hero	H.S. 1926, A.B. 1930
Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski	Athlete	A.B. Psychology 1996
Rafael Cramé	General	A.B.
Lia Cruz	Host, VJ and DJ	A.B. Communication Arts 2007
Hilario Davide, Jr.	Chief Justice of the Philippines	L.H.D. honoris causa 2001
Francisco Dalupan, Sr.	Founder, University of the East, Co-founder, Far Eastern University
Virgilio "Baby" Dalupan	Former varsity player, Ateneo de Manila Men's Basketball and Football teams, Basketball coach	G.S. 1938, B.B.A. 1949
Fr. Horacio de la Costa, S.J.	Writer and Historian	H.S. 1931, A.B. 1935 (summa cum laude), L.H.D. honoris causa 1965
Celso de los Angeles, Jr.	Businessman, Legacy Consolidated Plans, Inc.	B.S. Management 1974
Gregorio del Pilar	Philippine-American War General	A.B. 1896
Conrado de Quiros	Journalist, Short Story writer	College 1972 (did not graduate)
Eduardo De Los Angeles	Former President, Philippine Stock Exchange	A.B. 1962, LL.B. 1966
Epifanio de los Santos	Historian, literary critic, jurist, antiquitarian and patriot.	A.B. (summa cum laude)
Agnes Devanadera	Solicitor General	LL.B.
Illac Diaz	Social Entrepreneur, 2006 Winner, MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition	A.B. Economics
Marilou Diaz Abaya	Film Director, Founder of Asia Pacific Film Institute	Faculty member, Department of Communication
Reynaldo Dilay	Musician	H.S. 2002, B.F.A. Information Design
Robi Domingo	2nd Big Placer in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus	G.S. 2004, H.S. 2008
Mich Dulce	Fashion Designer; Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition housemate	A.B. Communication Arts
Juan Ponce Enrile	Philippine Senator	A.A. 1949 (cum laude)
Jinggoy Estrada	Philippine Senator	G.S. 1976, H.S. 1980
Joseph Estrada	President of the Philippines	G.S. 1951, H.S. 1952-1953 (expelled in 2nd year for disciplinary reasons)
Doreen Fernandez	Author, Columnist, Educator	-
Fr. Roque J. Ferriols, S.J.	Philosopher	H.S. 1941; Professor, Department of Philosophy
Larry Fonacier	Basketball player	G.S. 1996, H.S. 2000, A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies 2004, M.A. Communication
Br. Hyacinth Gabriel FSC	De La Salle Brother, former president, De La Salle University	Ph.D. honoris causa 1961
Nikki Gil	Actress, Host of Pinoy Dream Academy	A.B. Literature 2009
Samir Gogna (aka Sam YG) .	Magic 89.9 DJ, Boys Night Out	Grade School, High School, College
John Gokongwei, Jr.	Businessman	Honoris causa 2004
Wesley Gonzales	Basketball player	G.S. 1994, H.S. 1998, B.S. Management Information Systems 2002, M.S. Computer Science, M.B.A.
Bianca Gonzalez	Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition housemate, TV host	A.B. Communication 2004
Richard Gordon	Philippine Senator	H.S. 1962, A.B. History and Government 1966
Alodia Gosiengfiao	Cosplayer and Model	B.F.A. Information Design 2009
Teofisto Guingona, Jr.	Vice-President of the Philippines	A.A. 1948, A.B. 1950, LL.B. 1953
Cielito Habito	Columnist, Philippine Daily Inquirer; Former Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning and Director-General, National Economic and Development Authority (1992–1998)	Professor, Department of Economics; Director, Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development
Quark Henares	TV and film director, writer	A.B. Communications Technology 2001
Margie Holmes	Clinical Psychologist and Sex Therapist	Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
Anwar Ibrahim	Former Finance Minister of Malaysia	Honoris causa 1996
Agot Isidro	Actress, Interior Designer, Television Host, Singer	M.A. Communication
Marie Jamora	Commercial & Music Video Director	B.A. Communication
Evelio Javier	Governor of Antique	H.S. 1959, A.B. History and Government 1963, LL.B. 1968
Exequiel Javier	Philippine Congressman	LL.B.
Thomas S. Johnson	Banker, Former President of Chemical Bank, Former CEO of Greenpoint Financial Corporation	M.B.A. 1966
Edgar Jopson	awardee, Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines; chairman, National Union of Students of the Philippines, late 1960s to early 1970s; member, Preparatory Committee, National Democratic Front of the Philippines	B.S. Management Engineering (cum laude)
Amando Kapauan	Chemist and Researcher	Professor, Department of Chemistry
Harvey Keh	Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Pathways to Higher Education-Philippines, AHON Foundation; Media Practitioner; Columnist, The Manila Times, Manila Bulletin, and Abante	B.S. Psychology 2000; Lecturer, Development Studies Program and Department of Theology; Director for Youth Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship, Ateneo School of Government
Antonio La Viña	Dean, Ateneo School of Government	A.B. Philosophy 1980
Emmanuel F. Lacaba	Award-winning writer, Cultural activist-turned-New People's Army guerrilla	A.B. Humanities 1970 (under Manuel de Leon Scholarship)
Jose F. Lacaba	Poet, Journalist, Screenwriter; Former Political Prisoner	A.B. English (did not graduate)
Arsenio Lacson	Journnalist, Mayor of Manila, Representative of 2nd District of Manila	H.S. 1930
Jojo Lastimosa	Basketball player	College 1983-84
Salvador Laurel	Vice-President of the Philippines	G.S. 1942
Grace Lee	TV host, Radio disc jockey	A.B. Communication
Mikee Lee	Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Housemate, TV host, Actor	G.S. 2004, H.S. 2008
Queena N. Lee-Chua	Mathematician; Psychologist; Columnist, Philippine Daily Inquirer; Author of Eureka! Thoughts on Math and other education books	B.S. Mathematics 1987 (summa cum laude), M.A. Counseling Psychology, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology; Professor, Departments of Mathematics and Psychology
Gary Lising	Comedian
Eugenio Lopez III	Chairman and CEO, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation	G.S. 1966, H.S. 1970
Luis "Moro" Lorenzo	Player for the Ateneo de Manila men's basketball team, and other Ateneo athletics teams. Asian Games gold medalist. Player for the MICAA.	H.S. 1947, A.B. 1951
Antonio Luna	General, Philippine Revolution and Philippine-American War	A.B. 1881
Juan Luna	Artist and Reformist	A.B. 1874
Ernesto Maceda	Senator of the Philippines; Academic	A.B. 1952, LL.B. 1956
Regalado Maambong	Jurist, member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission	Law degree[2]
Maxene Magalona	Actress and TV host	A.B. Social Sciences 2008
Beverly McLachlin	Chief Justice of Canada	LL.D. honoris causa 2006
Raul S. Manglapus	Philippine Senator	A.B. 1935 (summa cum laude), LL.D. honoris causa 1965
Imee Marcos	Member of the House of Representatives; daughter of former President Ferdinand Marcos and former First Lady Imelda Marcos	A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies
Antonio Meloto	Founder and Chairman, Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, Inc.	A.B. Economics 1971
Buwi Meneses	Musician, Bassist of Parokya Ni Edgar	High School
Chito Miranda	Musician, Vocalist of Parokya Ni Edgar	High School
Vinci Montaner	Musician, Back-up vocalist of Parokya Ni Edgar	High School
Vicky Morales	Broadcast journalist	A.B. Communication Arts
Dindin Moreno	Musician, Drummer of Parokya Ni Edgar	High School
Ambeth Ocampo	Historian, journalist, academic	G.S., H.S., Assistant Professor, Department of History
Ambrosio Padilla	Philippine Senator	H.S. 1926, A.B. 1930 (summa cum laude)
Onofre R. Pagsanghan	Educator	H.S. 1947, A.B. Education 1951, M.A. English Literature 1984, L.H.D. honoris causa 1991
Francis Pangilinan	Philippine Senator	Lecturer, Department of Marketing and Law
Manuel V. Pangilinan	Chairman of the Board of PLDT, President of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas	A.B. Economics 1966 (cum laude); Former Chairman, Ateneo de Manila University Board of Trustees
Pedro A. Paterno	Reformist	A.B. 1871
Cecilio K. Pedro	President, Lamoiyan Corporation	B.S. 1975
Rica Peralejo	Actress, Broadcast Journalist	B.F.A. Creative Writing 2011
Peter John Porticos	Concert Pianist, Professor	B.S. Mathematics; Faculty, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Department of Modern Languages
Fidel V. Ramos	President of the Philippines	M.B.A. 1981, LL.D. honoris causa 1997
Claro M. Recto	Philippine Senator	A.B. 1909 (maxima cum laude)
Ralph Recto	Philippine Senator	G.S. 1978
Danton Remoto	Poet, Literary Critic, LGBT rights advocate, Ang Ladlad Chair	A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies
J. B. L. Reyes	Associate Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court	G.S., H.S., Associate in Business (magna cum laude), Doctor of Humanities honoris causa 1971
Vincent "Chot" Reyes	Head Coach, Philippines national basketball team; Head Coach, Talk 'N Text Phone Pals; Former basketball player, Ateneo Blue Eaglets, Ateneo Blue Eagles	G.S. 1977, H.S. 1981, A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies 1985
Jose Antonio "Jai" Reyes	Basketball Player, TV Host	G.S. 2001, H.S. 2005, B.S. Management Major in Communications Technology Management 2010
Maricar Reyes	Filipino Doctor and Actress	B.S. Biology
Mary Antoinette Rivero	Member, Ateneo taekwondo team and Philippine national taekwondo team; Olympian, 2004 and 2008	A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies
José Rizal	National Hero of the Philippines	A.B. 1877 (sobresaliente)
Alejandro "Anding" Roces	Essayist, Dramatist, National Artist of the Philippines for Literature, President and Chairman CAP College Foundation	G.S., H.S., L.H.D. honoris causa
Joaquin "Chino" Roces	Publisher, The Manila Times	G.S., H.S.
Sonia Roco	Educator and Socio-civic Leader	M.A. Social Psychology, M.A. Communication
Francisco "Soc" A. Rodrigo	Philippine Senator	A.B. 1934
Maria Mercedes T. Rodrigo	Noted researcher in educational technology, Fullbright Fellow	Professor, B.S. Computer Science, honorable mention, 1988
Voltaire Y. Rosales	Lux in Domino Awardee, Executive RTC Judge	L.L.B 1981
Cynthia Roxas-Del Castillo	Dean, Ateneo Law School	LL.B. 1976 (Valedictorian)
Gerardo "Gerry" Roxas	Philippine Senator	H.S. 1942
Gerardo Roxas, Jr.	Philippine Congressman	G.S. 1974, H.S. 1978, B.S. Business Management 1983
Manuel "Mar" Roxas II	Philippine Senator, Former Trade Secretary	G.S. 1970, H.S. 1974
Sixto K. Roxas	Economist, Professor	A.B. Economics 1950
Meliton B. Salazar Jr.	President of the PHINMA Education Network	H.S. 1983, B.S. 1987
Lea Salonga	Singer, Actress	College 1989 (transferred to Fordham University after being selected to the cast of Miss Saigon)
Ildefonso Santos	National Artist for Architecture	H.S. 1948
Rufino J. Cardinal Santos	Cardinal	L.H.D. honoris causa 1960
Carlos A. Santos-Viola	Araw ng Maynila Awardee for Architecture	H.S. 1930
Severino Sarmenta, Jr.	Broadcaster, Sports Commentator	Chair, Department of Communication
Darius Semaña	Musician, Lead Guitarist of Parokya Ni Edgar	High School
Howie G. Severino	Journalist, documentary filmmaker	G.S. 1975, H.S. 1979
Rodolfo Severino Jr.	Diplomat, former ASEAN secretary General	H.S. 1952, A.B. Humanities 1956
Domingo Siazon	Foreign Affairs Secretary	G.S. 1951, H.S. 1955, A.B. 1959
Danny Sillada	Surrealist painter, Poet, Musician, Philosopher, Performance artist, Literary and Art critic	M.B.A. 1993
Jaime Cardinal Sin	Cardinal	Honoris causa 1980
Gabriel Singson	Central Bank Deputy Governor, Governor	LL.B.
Jose Maria Sison	Literary critic, Marxist theoretician, Award-winning Poet; Founding Chairman, Kabataang Makabayan; Founding Chairman, Communist Party of the Philippines; Current Chairman, International League of Peoples' Struggle	H.S. 1953-1954 (transferred to Colegio de San Juan de Letran during third year)
Guillermo V. Soliven	Deputy Governor, Central Bank of the Philippines	A.B. Finance 1953 (cum laude)
Maximo V. Soliven	Journalist, Publisher of The Philippine Star	G.S. 1941, H.S. 1947, A.B. Law, A.B. Communications 1951
Wigberto Tañada	Philippine Senator	G.S. 1948, H.S. 1952, A.B. 1956
Karylle Tatlonghari	Singer and Actress, Daughter of actress Zsa Zsa Padilla	B.S. Communications Technology Management 2002
Antoinette Taus	Actress	A.B. Political Science
Claudio Teehankee, Sr.	Chief Justice of the Philippines	H.S. 1934, A.B. 1938 (summa cum laude), LL.B. 1940 (summa cum laude), L.H.D. honoris causa 1985
Lewis Alfred Tenorio	Basketball player	A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies 2006
Amando Tetangco, Jr.	Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor	A.B. Economics (cum laude)
Akiko Thomson	Olympian and Asian Games swimmer	M.B.A.
Chris Tiu	Basketball player, TV host	B.S. Management Engineering 2007, B.S./Master of Applied Mathematics Major in Mathematical Finance, Minor in Chinese Studies 2009
Alfred Vargas	Actor	A.B. Management Economics 2002
Cesar L. Villanueva	Dean, Ateneo de Manila Law School	LL.B. (Valedictorian) 1981
Enrico Villanueva	Basketball player	G.S. 1994, H.S. 1998, A.B. Development Studies 2002, M.A. Communication 2004
Jose Yulo	Lawyer	LL.D. honoris causa 1967
Ysmael "Yael" Yuzon	Musician	G.S. 1998, H.S. 2002, A.B. English Literature 2006
Yan Yuzon	Musician, Theater Director/Actor and Writer	G.S. 1992, H.S. 1996, A.B. Social Sciences 2000
Fernando Zóbel	Painter and Artist; Professor, Ateneo de Manila University	L.H.D. honoris causa 1963

See also

• Ateneo de Manila University
• Official website of the Ateneo de Manila University

References

1. ^ "Ninoy: In The Eye Of Memory". Newsflash.org. http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/sb/sb005847.htm. Retrieved 2010-11-29. 
2. ^ Napallacan, Jhunnex (2011-05-31). "Maambong passes away". Cebu Daily News (The Philadelphia Inquirer). http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/10819/maambong-passes-away. Retrieved 2011-06-15. 

Further reading

• Ateneo de Manila University Annual Yearbooks
  • Loyola Schools Aegis
  • High School Blue Book
  • Grade School Chronicle