List of University of Santo Tomas people

This is a list of notable students, professors, 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.

Arts, humanities, and sciences

National Artists

*Architecture/Landscape Architecture
** 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.
** Juan Nakpil
** Ildefonso Santos

*Literature
** Amado V. Hernandez - poet, journalist, novelist, playwright
** Nick Joaquín - writer and journalist
** F. Sionil Jose - novelist
** Bienvenido Lumbera - "(A.B. Journalism, 1950)" Editor-In-Chief of The Varsitatian - 1953, prizewinning poet, critic and dramatist.
** Alejandro Roces - "Philippine Star" columnist, essayist.

*Music
** Antonio Buenaventura
** Ernani Cuenco

*Theater and Film
** Daisy Hontiveros-Avellana
** Rolando Tinio - poet, dramatist, director, actor, critic, essayist and educator.

*Visual Arts
** Ang Kiukok - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1954)" visual artist.
** Victorio C. Edades - painter, director of School of Fine Arts. Leader of the revolutionary Thirteen Moderns, leader of the Triumvirate of Modern Arts.
** Carlos V. Francisco - painter, professor, leader of the revolutionary Thirteen Moderns, leader of the Triumvirate of Modern Arts.
** J. Elizalde Navarro

*Nominees
** Jose Blanco - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts)" muralist

National Scientist

* Alfredo C. Santos - "(Doctorate in Pharmacy)" Physical Chemistry

Literary and visual arts

* Bayani Ray Acala - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising, 1996)", member of Galerie Joaquin
* Jun Alfon - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts), member Art Verite' Gallery
* Luis Ma. Araneta - "(Bachelor of Architecture, 1939)" founding member , and architect of the Makati Medical Center, architect of the Manila Doctor's Hospital.
* Tam Austria - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1954)" painter, member of Galerie Joaquin
* Angelito Antonio - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1962)" painter of Filipino genre paintings.
* Teo Antonio - poet
* Eugenia Apostol - 2006 Ramon Magsaysay Journalism Awardee.
* Arnold Molina Azurin - "(Bachelor of Philosophy)" poet, anthropologist
* Manuel Baldemor - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1968)" member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Lito Barcelona - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising)" member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Cirilo F. Bautista - poet, fictionist, critic and writer of nonfiction.
* Norma Belleza - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts)" member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Teodoro Benigno - journalist.
* Charito Bitanga - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1975)" member of Art Verite' Gallery, Dean of PWU
* Jose Burgos, Jr. - journalist, activist
* Blanco Jose - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1955)" member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Carmelo Casas - architect, co-founder and partner of Recio+Casas Architects; designed First Pacific Bank in Hong Kong, Mandarin Hotel Macau, Thailand's Stock Exchange Building, Phuket Yacht Club Hotel, Pacific Plaza Towers in Fort Bonifacio, Salcedo Park in Makati and Richmonde Hotel in Ortigas.
* Roberto Chabet - "(Bachelor of Architecture)" member of Art Verite' Gallery, pioneer In conceptual art in the Philippines
* Bonifacio Cristobal - one of the Thirteen Moderns.
* Neal Cruz - Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist
* 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.
* Lourd Ernest de Veyra - "(AB Journalism)" poet, songwriter, journalist; lead vocalist of rock band Radioactive Sago Project; member, Artists for the Removal of Gloria (ARREST Gloria)
* Gene De Loyola - member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Tony DeZuniga - DC Comics and Marvel, drew X-Men, Spider-Man
* Ophelia A. Dimalanta - poet, critic, fictionist, and academician
* Eric Gamalinda - poet.
* Gernale Elmer - member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Rod Espinosa - comics creator, writer and illustrator, “Best artist” for the 2000 Ignatz Awards
* Alfredo Esquillo - visual artist
* J. Neil Garcia - poet, literary critic
* Lamberto Hechanova - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts)" member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Leonardo Hidalgo - Professor, former Head of Fine Arts, Sculptor of Dominican Martyrs and St. Lorenzo Ruiz in front of the UST Central Library
* Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo - "(Bachelor of Philosophy, 1964, Masters of Arts in Literature, 1967) fictionist, critic, writer, director of University of the Philippines Press
* Antonio Garcia-Llamas - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts)"faculty, and modernist of Phippine Art
* Diosdado Lorenzo - professor, headed the School of Fine Arts, one of the Thirteen Moderns.
* Lira Luis - "(B.S. Architecture, Cum Laude, 1995)" first Filipino architect at American icon, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin since 1937
* Madarang Mariano - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1958)" member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Manolito Tolentino Mayo - member of Art Verite' Gallery, sculpture and graphic artist
* Vicente Manansala - Philippine National Artist. College of Fine Arts professor, 1951
* Francisco Manosa - architect, designed famous hotels and resorts, commercial establishments, and the Edsa Shrine
* Pol Medina Jr. - "(B.S. Architecture, 1983)" creator of Pugad Baboy
* Sofronio Mendoza - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts)" member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Ricardo Montilla - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts)" member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Jerry Navarro - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, 1951)" Philippine National Artist
* Galo B. Ocampo - College of Fine Arts professor. Leader of the Triumvirate of Modern Arts
* Romulo Olazo - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts)" member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Ramon Orlina - "(B.S. Architecture, 1965)" member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Jose Pardo - professor, architect, one of the Thirteen Moderns.
* Mario Parial - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising, 1969)" award-winning artist
* Rodrigo Perez III - "(B.S. Architecture)"
* Ponciano BP Pineda
* Jose Pedro Recio - architect, designed Church of the Gesu of Ateneo De Manila University
* Rene Robles - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1975)" member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Manuel Rodriguez, Jr. - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts)" member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Dominic Rubio - "(B.S. Fine Arts in Commercial Arts)" member of Galerie Joaquin
* Bayani Rumbaoa - "(CAFA major in Painting, 1982)" Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas first coin engraver, designed all the coins in circulation
* Carlos A. Santos-Viola - "(College of Architecture 1935)" original designer of the Iglesia ni Cristo Kapilyas .
* Rodolfo Samonte - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1964)" Painter, Printmaker, Multi-awarded artist, several top prizes in the AAP (Art Association of the Philippines) and the PAP (Philippine Association of Printmakers).
* Juvenal Sanso - member of Galerie Joaquin
* Rogelio R. Sikat - fictionist, playwright, translator and educator.
* Aro Soriano - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising)" member of Art Verite' Gallery
* Edwin Tres Reyes - "(College of Architecture and Fine Arts 1989)" art director, member of Galerie Joaquin.
* Lydia Velasco - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising)" graphic artist, member of Galerie Joaquin.
* Bernard Vista - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts)" graphic artist, member of Galerie Joaquin
* Oscar Zalameda - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts)" member of Art Verite' Gallery.
* Connie Ratunil - "Bachelor of Fine Arts

Multimedia

* Aiza Seguerra - "(College of Fine Arts and Design, Conservatory of Music)"
* Albert Martinez
* Ali Sotto
* Allison Lualhati
* Alma Carvajal-Concepcion - Miss International 1994 Semi-Finalist
* Angel Locsin - "(UST High School)"
* Anna Palabyab
* Archie Alemania - "(A.B. Communication Arts)"
* Ariel Ureta - TV host and sports buff
* Arnold Clavio - "(A.B. Journalism)" News Anchor
* Aubrey Miles - "(Conservatory of Music)"
* Benjamin Pulta Daily Tribune (A.B. Political Science)
* Beth Tamayo
* Brenan Espertinez - "(B.S. Commerce)"
* Bridgette Inoferio - Model of the Year 2005
* Callalily band members - Kean Cipriano, Aaron Paul Ricafrente, Alden Acosta, Lemuel Belaro - "(Conservatory of Music)"
* Cesar Apolinario - GMA Network Correspondent
* Charlene Gonzales - "(B.S. Psychology)" Actress, TV Host, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 1994, Miss Universe 1994 Semi-Finalist
* Cher Calvin
* Chester Medina - "(College of Science)"
* Chi de Jesus - Creative Director, Saga Events (B.S. Tourism)
* Chuck Gomez - "(A.B. Communication Arts, A.B. Literature, M.A. Literature)" - Publicist
* Chynna Ortaleza - "(A.B. Communication Arts)"
* Ciara Sotto - "(Conservatory of Music)"
* Daisy Reyes
* Dang Cruz - film, television, and stage actress; main cast, Home Along Da Riles at ABS-CBN Network; honorary member, Teatro Tomasino
* Dennis Padilla – "(A.B. Political Science)"
* Dindo Amparo - "(A.B. Communications Arts)"
* Dolan Castro - TV reporter
* Dominic Ochoa - "(B.S.C. in Business Administration, 1995) actor
* Dimples Romana - "(College of Education)" UAAP courtside reporter, actress
* Michael "Eagle" Riggs - "(A.B. Communication Arts)"
* Eula Valdez
* Eva Dulay - Production Designer and Fashion Stylist, ABS-CBN (College of Fine Arts and Design)
* Evangeline Luis Pascual - Miss World 1973 1st Runner-up
* Evangeline "Gigi" De Vera - "(A.B. Journalism)" Malaya Newspaper
* Gretchen Malalad
* Hale band members: Sheldon Gellada, Roll Martinez(Conservatory of Music)
* Hero Bautista actor: Actor, artist(Bachelor of Fine Arts)
* Homer Espiritu TV Director (Conservatory of Music)
* Isay Alvarez
* Iza Calzado - "(Bachelor of Fine Arts)"
* Jaime Rivera- "(UST High School; A.B. Economics)"singer/theater actress
* Janet Basco
* Jao Mapa - "(College of Architecture and Fine Arts)"
* Jasmin Romero- "(Faculty of Arts and Letters, B.A. Legal Management) TV and Radio News Anchor, KBP Golden Dove Awardee
* JC Cuadrado
* Jean Therese Hilario - "(B.S. Chemical Engineering)" Miss Maja International 2nd Runnerup
* Jeffrey Espiritu] - "(A.B. Communication Arts, 1999)" RPN Tv Host, 'Mr. FU'
* Jeffrey Santos
* Jennifer Sevilla - "( Faculty of Arts and Letters)" Actress
* Jennifer Pingree - Bb. Pilipinas - International
* Jessie Alice Salones Dixson - Miss International 1986 Semi-Finalist
* Jhezzarie Gamez Javier-Gaisano - Miss ASEAN 2005 Binibining Pilipinas International 2003
* Joanne Quintas-Primero Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1995
* Joel San Juan Business Mirror (A.B. Journalism)
* John Lapuz - "(B.S. Hotel and Restaurant Management)"
* Johnny Delgado - multi-awarded film, television and stage actor; drama instructor, Asia Pacific Film Institute
* Join the Club band members (Conservatory of Music)
* Julie Ann Aguila Events Manager, Saga Events (A.B. Communication Arts)
* Jullie Yap Daza
* JV Villar - TV reporter
* Kat Hermosa
* Kim Atienza - "(College of Education)" TV Personality
* LA Lopez
* Lito Zulueta - President, Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino {Filipino critics organization}
* Louie Andrada - Business Unit Head, ABS-CBN (B.S. Education)
* Lourd de Veyra - AB CA, Lead vocal of Radioactive Sago Project
* Maki Pulido
* Marigold Haber " (AB Journalism '94)
* Melvin Mojica " - Fashion Stylist and Events Director (College of Fine Arts and Design)
* Mia Grace Estolano - Events Manager, Saga Events (A.B. Communication Arts)
* Michelle Aldana - "(B.S. Nursing)" Miss Asia Pacific 1993
* Michelle Reyes - Miss Tourism International 2001
* Mike "The Man" Frialde - "(A.B. Asian Studies)" Journalist Phil.Star
* Miriam Quiambao - "(B.S. Physical Therapy)" Miss Universe 1999 1st Runner-up
* Ramon "Mon" Ilagan - Municipal Mayor of Cainta, Rizal
* Nathan Azarcon - Bamboo band member (bassist)
* Nikki Valdez
* Nonoy Zuñiga - "(Doctor of Medicine)"
* Patrick Paez - investigative reporter, ABS-CBN Network
* Piolo Pascual - "(A.B. Sociology)" Actor
* Polo Ravales - "(College of Education)"
* Jamie Rivera - "(A.B. Economics)" singer
* Precious Lara Quigaman - "(A.B. Communication Arts)" Miss International 2005
* Robert Cena
* Rodolfo R. Lana Jr. (Jun Lana) - playwright, screenwriter and director; trained at the Australian Film Institute
* Roxy Liquigan - Publicity and Promotions Director, Star Cinema (College of Fine Arts and Design)
* Ruby Rodriguez - co-host of Eat Bulaga; actress and talent artist at GMA Network
* Rudy Fernandez
* Sandra Aguinaldo - "(A.B. Journalism, 1993)" GMA Network Correspondent
* Sarah Christophers
* Sarah Geronimo - "(UST Education High School)"
* Sherwin Miguel - Advertising Executive (A.B. Communication Arts)
* Ting-Ting Cojuangco
* Toni Gonzaga - "(A.B. Communication Arts)"
* Tristan Encarnacion
* Visitacion Parado (Tetchie Agbayani) - "(UST High School)"
* Wenn Deramas - "(B.S. Hotel and Restaurant Management)"
* Rowena "Winnie" Cordero - "(A.B. Communication Arts, 1987)"
* Xerex Xaviera - "(A.B. Sociology)"
* Zorayda Sanchez – "(A.B. Journalism)" comedienne; television and film scriptwriter

Businesspeople

* Nina Aguas - banker/former country chairman of Citigroup Philippines.
* Tony Tan Caktiong - founder and current Chairman and CEO of Jollibee, Chow King, Red Ribbon, Greenwich Pizza, Manong Pepe's and Delifrance, Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines award in 2004, also won the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year World in 2004.
* Francisco Eizmendi - "(B.S. in Chemical Engineering)" Chief Operating Officer, San Miguel Corporation.
* Soledad Ejercito - Vice President of Cora Doloroso Career Centre
* A.D Madrigal - Youngest CFO of "ACS Pacific" (2005-2007), and Chairman of MB Finances
* Peter Favila - "(B.S.C. in Banking and Finance)" former Secretary of Trade and Industry, former president of the Philippine National Bank and former director of the Philippine Airlines among others.
* Malou Santos - (B.S. Hotel and Restaurant Management) Senior vice-president, and managing director of ABS-CBN and head of Star Cinema.
* Washington SyCip - founder of the Asian Institute of Management.
* Lucio Tan
* James Velasquez- (B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering, 1988) IBM Philippines President.
* Alfredo Velayo- co-founder of SVG Co. UST Alfredo Velayo School of Accountancy.
* Norberto Viera- (B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering) Texas Instruments Phil., President
* Paul Raymund S. Caballes- "(B.S.C. in Business Administration)" Chinabanker
* Allen Mae Garcia Balagtas - "(B.S.C. in Business Administration)"
* Veronica Deposoy - "(College of Fine Arts and Design)" President and C.E.O. Gap1 Productions
* Aileen Santarinala - "(Faculty of Arts and Letters)" President and C.E.O. Gakuya Fashion Empire
* Imedla Yu - "(AB Economics)" President and Owner Kasandigan Pawnshops

Churchpeople

aints and martyrs

* 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
* Blessed Buenaventura Garcia Paredes
* Blessed Jesus Villaverde Andres
* Blessed Pedro Ibanez Alonzo
* Blessed Manuel Moreno Martinez
* Blessed Maximino Fernandez Marinas
* Blessed Jose Ma. Lopez Carillo

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.
* Rev. Fr. Pedro V. Salgado, 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. Deogracias Iñiguez, D.D.
* Most. Rev. Jose R. Rojas Jr., D.D.
* Most. Rev. Manuel C. Sobreviñas, D.D.
* Ceferino Cardinal Gonzalez y Tunon

Civil servants

Presidents of the Philippines

* 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

* Cayetano Arellano - 1901 - 1920
* Victorino Mapa - 1920–1921
* Ramon Avanceña - 1925-1941
* Jose Abad Santos - 1941-1942
* Roberto Concepcion - 1966-1973
* Andres Narvasa - 1991 - 1998

Law, governance, and politics

* Rey B. Aquino - "(Doctor of Medicine)" representative of the Third District of Pampanga.
* Lito Atienza - "(B.S. Architecture)" Manila city mayor, 1998-2007.
* Melecio Arranz - "(B.S. Civil Engineering)
* Jose Avelino - "(Master of Laws)" Senate president of the first congress.
* Alfredo Benipayo - former Court Administrator, Commission on Elections Chairman, Solicitor General, and current dean of University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law
* Ruffy Biazon - "(B.S. Medical Technology)" representative of the Lone District of Muntinlipa City.
* Cesar Climaco - "(Associate of Arts)" Zamboanga City mayor and critic of Marcos government.
* Renato C. Corona - "(Doctor of Civil Law)" Associate Justice
* Isabelo delos Reyes - founder, Iglesia Filipina Independiente; labor leader during the American period and pioneer Filipino socialist
* Harriet Demetriou - "(Bachelor of Laws)" - first female chairperson, Commission on Elections
* Jaime Carlos de Veyra - resident commissioner from the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
* Henrietta "Tita" de Villa - Philippine ambassador to the Vatican
* Amado L. Dimayuga - member, Judicial and Bar Council; former Dean, UST Faculty of Civil Law
* Maybelle Blossom Aquino Dumlao - Board Member, North District of Nueva Vizcaya
* Loi Estrada - "(Doctor of Medicine)" senator
* Peter Favila - "(B.S. Commerce)" Trade and Insutry secretary of the Arroyo Government.
* Jose Feria - "(Bachelor of Laws, Doctor of Laws honorous cause)" former Associate Justice, former dean of the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law
* Cancio C. Garcia
* Raul Gonzalez - jurist and Justice secretary of the Arroyo Government.
* Angelina Sandoval-Gutierrez - associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
* Benito Legarda y Tuason - a resident commissioner of congress.
* Joey Lina - "(A.B. Economics 1975)" 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—1953), and Ferdinand Marcos (1965—1969 and 1969—1972)
* Pablo Ocampo - a resident commissioner
* Edgardo L. Paras - former Associate Justice
* Bennie Adefuin-Paras - former Associate Justice of the Philippine Court of Appeals
* Emmanuel Pelaez - "(Bachelor of Laws)" Sixth Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines.
* Carmencita O. Reyes - "(B.S. Commerce)" Former Governor and current Representative of Lone District of Marinduque.
* Francisco Soc Rodrigo - "(B.S. Education)"
* Francisco Tatad - "(B.S. Philosophy)" Senator of Eleventh congress
* Perlita Tria-Tirona - former Associate Justice of the Philippine Court of Appeals
* Arturo Tolentino - "(Master and Doctor of Civil Law)" former Senate President, and the Ninth Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines.
* Victor Ziga - Senator of the Eight congress

Military and policemen

* P/CSupt. Leocadio Santiago
* Lt. Gen. Alberto Fernando F. Braganza AFP
* Lt. Gen. Pedro Cabuay AFP
* P/CSupt. Marcelo Ele (DSC) PNP
* Col. Alberto I. Gabriel MC (GSC) PA - "(Faculty of Medicine & Surgery)"
* Cpt. Milo Maestrecampo (INF) PA - "(Graduate School)"
* Brig.Gen. Vicente Ranjo Raval PC
* P/CSupt. Manuel Tandiama Raval PNP
* Staff Sergeant Raymond M Agtarap Phil Air Force (PAF) (Conservatory of Music)
* Cpt. Delfin Miranda II CO AFP GHQ Band
* Brig.General Rodolfo A.Ecarma PAF - "(UST High General Valedictorian 1950)"
* 1LT Diego Pilar PAF (Squadron Commander)Phil Air Force Band (Conservatory of Music)
* MAJ Pedro De Vera PAF RET (Conservatory of Music)
* Master Seargeant Carlito Magno PAF Ret.(Conservatory of Music)
* Master Sergeant Ranulfo Pabalan PAF Ret. (Conservatory of Music)
* CAPT Xavier Celestial PA PSG (Conservatory of Music)
* 2LT Junwen Jamor PAF (Conservatory of Music)

Medicine and health professions

* Mariano M. Alimurung, M.D. - founding member of the Makati Medical Center
* Angeles Tan-Alora, M.D. - former Dean, UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
* Vicky Belo, M.D. - "(Doctor of Medicine, 1985)" Director of the Belo Medical Group
* Norma Chang, R.M.T. - "(B.S. Medical Technology)" President of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologist (PAMET)
* Jesus Dueñas, M.D. - Medical Director, Philippine Orthopedic Hospital
* Francisco Duque III, M.D. - "(Doctor of Medicine)" Philippine Secretary of Health
* Maria Elena R. Enriquez, M.D. - "(Doctor of Medicine, 1978)" Associate, Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc and De Los Angeles; anesthesiologist, physician, and trial lawyer
* Jose Y. Fores, M.D. - former professor of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, founding member of the Makati Medical Center, and Manila Doctor's Hospital
* Raul Fores, M.D. - Medical Director, Makati Medical Center
* George Garcia, M.D. - Asian Hospital
* Willie Nacorda Lagdameo, M.D. - respected Surgeon.
* Modesto Llamas, M.D. - "(Doctor of Medicine, 1965)" former President of the Philippine Medical Association.
* Evangelina Macaraeg-Macapagal - spouse of former Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal; mother of current President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo; renowned medical professor, supported the Medical Research Foundation of the Philippines.
* Amparo Marzan, R.N. - charge Nurse of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Naval Medical Center, San Diego.
* Agnes Medenilla, R.M.T. - "(B.S. Medical Technology)" President of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologist (PAMET).
* Marilou Tan-Melendres, M.D.
* Rollo Chan Milante, M.D. - "(Doctor of Medicine, 1986)" respected eye specialist.
* Jeffrey Tan Mosquera, M.D. - "(Doctor of Medicine, 1999)" reconstructive surgeon.
* Martin Posadas, M.D. - (Doctor of Medicine, 1949) founder and first University President of Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, San Carlos City.
* Carmencita Reodica, M.D. - "(Doctor of Medicine)" former Philippine Secretary of Health.
* Rosendo R. Roque, M.D. - 2006 PMA Most Outstanding Physician for Speciality/Subspeciality and Affiliate Societies.
* Ramon Sin, M.D. - former President, Philippine Medical Association; brother of Jaime Cardinal Sin.
* Antonio Ronquillo Suba, M.D. - "(Doctor of Medicine, 1952)" - credited with many publications in medical journals and a popular featured speaker in many medical forums.
* Tito P. Torralba, M.D. - former Director of UST Hospital.
* Hubert G.H. Wong, M.D.
* Reynaldo L. Vito, M.D. - "(Doctor of Medicine, 1960)" past President of Phoenix Phil-Am Lions Club of Multiple District 21-C, past President of the Association of Philippine Practicing Physicians of Arizona.

National heroes

* José Rizal
* Gregorio Labayan Aglipay - "(Bachelor of Laws)" first Supreme Bishop and founder of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente
* Felipe Agoncillo - "(Bachelor of Laws, 1859)" lawyer and cabinet member
* Gregorio Araneta - "(Licenciado en Derecho)"
* Salvador Araneta - founder of FEATI and Gregorio Araneta University Foundation.
* Baldomero Aguinaldo - "(Bachelor of Laws)", a leader of the Philippine Revolution.
* Felipe G. Calderón - "(Licenciado en Leyes , 1893)"
* Jose W. Diokno - Secretary of Justice under President Diosdado Macapagal, anti-martial law activist, human rights lawyer, and peace advocate
* Marcelo H. Del Pilar
* Emilio Jacinto
* Fr. Jose Burgos
* Apolinario Mabini - "(Bachelor of Laws, 1894)" staunch anti-imperialist during the American occupation
* Antonio Luna
* Rafael Palma
* Claro M. Recto - senator, nationalist
* Pedro Abad Santos - physician and lawyer; founder, Socialist Party of the Philippines; anti-Japanese guerrilla in World War II
* Mariano Trías - considered as the first Philippine Vice President

portspeople

The Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas holds the most number of general championships in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, 35 senior championships titles in 70 seasons. With a formidable athletic program in different sporting events (Adventure Races, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cheerleading, Chess, Fencing, Frisbee, Football, Golf, Judo, Mountain Climbing, Rowing, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Taekwondo, Track and Field, Volleyball), the University also takes part in various sports leagues such as Home and Away Invitational League, Collegiate Champion's League, Shakey's V League, UNIgames, etc. and it continues to produce top-caliber and world-class athletes for the RP National Team.

*Basketball
** Bogs Adornado - PBA 3-time MVP, former Ateneo de Manila University Men's Basketball coaching staff, former Adamson University Men's Basketball head coach
** Cyrus Baguio - PBA Red Bull Barakos Gurad/Forward
** Alfrancis Chua - PBA Sta. Lucia Realtors' head coach
** Jojo Duncil - PBA Red Bull Barakos Player
** Jervy Cruz - UAAP Season 70 Men's Basketball Most Valuable Player, 2-time UAAP Men's Basketball Mythical Five, RP-Training Team
** Bal David
** Aric del Rosario
** Dennis Espino
** Gilbert Lao - PBA Sta Lucia Realtors Center
** Rey Evangelista - PBA Purefoods TJ Giants Forward
** Patrick Fran - PBA Talk n Text Phonepals Guard
** Binky Favis - PBA Coca-Cola Tigers' head coach
** Gerard Francisco
** Pido Jarencio - present coach UST Growling Tigers, Assistant coach PBA San Miguel Beermen
** Christian Luanzon
** Iago Raterta
** Siot Tanquincen - former PBA Barangay Ginebra Kings head coach, presentPBA San Miguel Beermen coach
** Richard Yee - PBA Purefoods TJ Giants Forward

*Volleyball
** Peachie Gayne Buan
** Mary Jean Balse - volleyball , youngest player to be in the National Team at the age of 18, Most Valuable Player Shakey's V-League first season
** Venus Bernal - volleyball, Season 69 MVP Women's Volleyball
** Joan Botor-Carpio - member of the national team for 13 years now
** Kate Co Yu Kang
** Rubie de Leon
** Ian Laurel
** Joyce Pano
** Roxanne Pimentel - member of the National Team
** Ma. Angeli Tabaquero
** Denise Patricia Tan

*Taekwondo
** Diana de Leon
** Donald Geisler - National Team, 2005 Sea Games Gold Medalist, 2004 Athens Olympics
** Jeferthom "Tsomlee" Go - UAAP Season 66 MVP, National Team, 2005 SEA Games Gold Medalist, 2004 Athens Olympics, 2008 Beijing Olympics Qualifier
** Esther Marie Singson - UAAP Season 66 Rookie of the Year, National Team, 2005 SEA Games Gold Medalist, 2004 Athens Olympics

* Rubilen Amit - pool player
* Karl Lagunilla - football, 2007 Rookie Of The Year
* Jethro Dionisio - RP's top shooter
* Gretchen Malalad - Karate, 2005 SEA Games Gold Medalist, broadcast journalist
* Jessie Maria Rellosa - judoka, member of the National Team
* Antonio Siddayao - Dean of Filipino sportswriters
* Recah Trinidad - sports analyst
* Marlon Villarin - badminton

Academics

The UST Rectors

College Rectors
* Rev. Fr. Domingo Gonzales, O.P. (1612-1616)
* Rev. Fr. Lorenzo de Porras, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Antonio Gutierrez, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Baltazar Fort, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Tomas de Vilar, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Domingo Gonzales, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco de Herrera,O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco de Paula,O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Domingo Gonzales,O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Lucas Ruiz de Montanero, O.P. (1641-1643)
* Rev. Fr. Domingo Gonzales, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco de Paula, O.P.

University Rectors
Seventeenth Century
* Rev. Fr. Andres de Haro, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Juan de los Angeles, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco Sanchez, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Diego de San Roman, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Diego de San Roman, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Juan de Paz, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Juan de Paz, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Baltazar de Santa Cruz, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Baltazar de Santa Cruz, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Juan de Paz, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Manuel de Mercadillo, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Manuel de Mercadillo, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Juan de Santa Maria, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Bartolome Marron, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Raimundo Berart, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Raimundo Berart, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Jose Vila, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Jose Vila, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Jose Vila, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Bartolome Marron, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Bartolome Marron, O.P.

Eighteenth Century
* Rev. Fr. Juan Ibanez, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Juan de Santa Maria, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Pedro Mejorada, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco Ruiz, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco Gomez, O.P. (Acting)
* Rev. Fr. Francisco Gomez, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco Barrera, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Cristobal Alonso, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Juan Alvarez, O.P. (Acting)
* Rev. Fr. Juan Alvarez, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Antonio Varela, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Antonio Argollanes, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Cristobal Alonso, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Jose Perez, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Tomas Canduela, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Juan de Arechederra, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Diego Saenz, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Vicente de Salazar, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Juan de Arechederra, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Antonio Lavarias, O.P. (Acting)
* Rev. Fr. Bernardo Ustariz, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Juan Alvarez, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco Carriedo, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco Quintana, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Antonio Calonge, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Diego Serrano, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Joaquin Del Rosario, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Juan Fernandez, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Domingo Collantes, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Jose Munoz, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Pedro Martir Fernandez, O.P. (Acting)
* Rev. Fr. Nicolas Cora, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Domingo Bruno, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Antonio Robles, O.P.Nineteenth Century
* Rev. Fr. Francisco Genoves, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Jose Burrillo, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco Alban, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Carlos Abrea, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco Genoves, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Carlos Abrea, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco de Sales Mora, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco Ayala, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Vicente Ayala, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Juan Ferrando, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Josae Fuix, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Juan Bautista Reig, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Domingo Treserra, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Francisco Rivas, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Domingo Treserra, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Benio Corominas, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Joaquin Fonseca, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Pedro Marcos, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Gregorio Echevarria, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Matias Gomez, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Santiago Paya, O.P.

Twentieth Century
* Rev. Fr. Raimundo Velasquez, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Jose Noval, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Serapio Tamayo, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Acisclo Alfagme, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Manuel Arellano, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Serapio Tamayo, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Silvestre Sancho, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Eugenio Jordan, O.P. (Acting)
* Rev. Fr. Eugenio Jordan, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Angel de Blas, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Jesus Castanon, O.P.
* Rev. Fr. Ciriaco Pedrosa, O.P. (Acting)
* Rev. Fr. Juan Labrador, O.P. (1961-1965)
* Rev. Fr. Jesus Diaz, O.P. (1965-1970)

Filipino Rectors
* Rev. Fr. Leonardo Z. Legazpi, O.P. (1971-1977)
* Rev. Fr. Frederik Fermin, O.P. (1978-1982)
* Rev. Fr. Norberto M. Castillo, O.P. (1982-1990)
* Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa, O.P. (1990-1998)
* Rev. Fr. Tamerlane R. Lana, O.P. (1998-2006)
* Rev. Fr. Ernesto M. Arceo, O.P. (2006-2007)
* Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa, O.P. (2008-present)

Administrators and Faculty Members

*Top Researchers named by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Natural Research Council of the Philippines (NCRP)
**Rustica Carpio - Humanities (2003)
**Allan De Guzman - Governmental, Educational and International Policies (2007)
**Beatrice Guevara - Chemical Sciences (1999)
**Norma Lerma - Pharmaceutical Sciences (1995)
**Maribel Nonato - Chemical Sciences (2007)
**Fortunato Sevilla III - Chemical Sciences(1994), Dean of the College of Science
**Rosalinda Solevilla - Pharmaceutical Sciences (2002), former Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy
**Clara Lim-Sylianco - Pharmaceutical Sciences (1988)
**Tito Torralba - Medical Science (2003)

* Zennie B. Aceron, RMT - Medical Technology Professor, PASMETH Secretary
* Emmanuel Y. Angeles - Chancellor, Angeles University Foundation; High Commissioner, International Association of University Presidents; Ph.D. in Educational Management, Harvard University
* Fr. Gregorio Bañaga Jr. CM - "(Faculty of Sacred Theology, 1979) President of Adamson University
* Marlon M. Villarin- Political Science. Philosophy professor, University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University
*Merlinda Bobis - Professor, Creative Writing Program, University of Wollongong in Australia; Winner: Australian Writers’ Guild Award, Ian Reed Radio Drama Prize, International Prix Italia, Steele Rudd Award for the Best Published Collection of Australian Short Stories, Judges’ Choice Award at the Bumbershoot Bookfair in the Seattle Arts Festival, UMPIL (Union of Writers in the Philippines) Awardee
* Rustica Carpio - former Chairman, President's Committee on Culture and the Arts, Far Eastern University; Founder, Mass Communication Program, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila; UMPIL (Union of Writers in the Philippines) Awardee
* Alfredo P. Co - Post-doctoral Fellow, Sorbonne University of Paris
* Margarita 'Ting Ting' Cojuangco - President, Philippine Public Safety College; former Tarlac Governor
* Armando De Jesus- Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, University of Santo Tomas; former Dean, UST Faculty of Arts and Letters; former Director, UST Social Research Center
* Rolando V. De La Rosa, O.P. - former Chairman, Commission on Higher Education; former Rector, University of Santo Tomas
* Ophelia Alcantara-Dimalanta - Executive Director, UST Center for Creative Writing and Studies; former Dean, UST Faculty of Arts and Letters
* Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo - Vice President for Public Affairs, University of the Philippines; former Dean, UP College of Arts and Letters; former Executive Director, UP Institute of Creative Writing; former Director, UP Press
*Florentino Hornedo - Professor, Philosophy and Literature, UST Graduate School and UST Faculty of Arts and Letters; UMPIL Awardee, Carlos Palanca Awardee for Literature; National Catholic Authors Awardee
* Tamerlane Lana, O.P. - former Rector, University of Santo Tomas; former Rector, Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba, Intramuros Campuses
* Engr. Marilyn Mabini, Ph.D - Former Dean, Faculty of Engineering
* Manuel Punzal - former Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education; former President, FEATI University
* Emerita Quito - former Chairperson, Philosophy Department, De La Salle University-Manila
* Rodolfo R. Rabor, RMT, MSMT - former PASMETH President, UST Medical Technology Professor
* Engr. Josefin S. De Alban Jr. - Civil Engineer, Lawyer, Environmental Planner
* Yolanda David-Reyes - 14th President, United Architects of the Philippines; Chairman, Architects Regional Council of Asia; former Dean, UST College of Architecture and Fine Arts
* Luz Emmanuel Soriano - President, Philippine Council for Peace and Global Education; Commissioner, EDSA People Power Commission; Commissioner, UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines; former President, Assumption College (Philippines); former Chairperson of the Board, Gregorio Araneta University Foundation
* Josefina S. Sumaya - President, Trinity University of Asia (formerly Trinity College of Quezon City)
* Belen Tangco - Dean, UST Faculty of Arts and Letters
* Geraldine Tria - Program Coordinator for Graduate Studies and former Chairperson of the Psychology Department, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
* Magdalena Alonso-Villaba - Dean Emeritus and former Dean, UST Graduate School; Dean Emeritus and former Dean, UST Faculty of Arts and Letters
* Carlos A. Santos-Viola - Faculty, College of Architecture
* Mafel Ysrael, Ph.D, Former Chairperson of Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
* Aldrin A. Darilag, RMT, RN, M.Ed., PhD cand - Research Director, Olivarez College (2005-2006); Research Coordinator, St. Paul University-Manila, College of Nursing. (B.S. Medical Technology, 1993)

Notable Thomasians

* Vito Gian Carlo D. Doria - UAP President
* Nilo C. de los Santos
* Atty. Karen Santiago
* Atty. Ana Lisa Soriano
* Marlon M. Villarin
* 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
* Ernesto V. Basilio-Educ High School '79, BSECE '84, Computers, Avionics, and Linear Accelarator Engineer, Currently : Technical Specialist(South East Asia)
* Peter B. Favila
* Gilbert Luis R. Centina III, OSA
* Lourd de Veyra
* Neal Cruz
* Herminigildo Ranera
* Recah Trinidad
* Emerita Quito
* Florentino Timbreza
* Noel Ramos
* Manuel Dy
* Romualdo Abulad
* Magdalena Alonso-Villaba
* Alfredo Pimentel Co
* Sr. Delia Coronel
* Rosemarie "Baby" Arenas
* Florentino Hornedo
* Francisco del Rosario
* Bong Osorio
* Allen Mae Garcia Balagtas
* Paul Raymund S. Caballes
* Ciedelle Eireen B. Rigor
* Commissioner Jose David Lapus
* Arlene Maneja - Philippine Bar Topnotcher, 2002 [http://www.supremecourt.gov.ph/bar/bar%20topnotchers/2001-2004.php]
* Art Director, Marketing Communication Office, De La Salle University Edwin Peter Varona

Noted honorary Thomasians

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 MacArthur (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)
* Grace Ramos Mangubat Chemical Engineer

ee Also

* University of Santo Tomas campus life and culture
* List of University of Santo Tomas student organizations

External links

* [http://www.ust.edu.ph/ University of Santo Tomas] - Official website
* [http://alumni.ust.edu.ph/ Office for Alumni Relations] - University of Santo Tomas
* [http://webservice.mnl.ust.edu.ph/paao/default.asp/ Public and Alumni Affairs Office] - University of Santo Tomas