Notable Alumni
The University of the East has produced thousands of graduates from its over 65 years of existence. Prominents are Manuel "Kabayan" L. De Castro, former Vice President of the Philippines, former Senator and broadcaster. Other senators are Alfredo S. Lim and Robert “Sonny” Jaworski.
The university produced Justices from the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Court of Appeals and other legal luminaries, namely Justice Lucas P. Bersamin, Justice Dante O. Tinga, Justice Normandie B. Pizzaro, Justice Japar B. Dimaampao, Justice Franchito N. Diamante and Arturo G. Tayag. Also UE has produced many government officials, such as members of the Congress of the Philippines, governors and mayors.
Famous legal counsels, atty. Ferdinand Topacio, Persida Rueda-Acosta and election lawyer Romulo Macalintal.
Famous poets who spearheaded the second successful modernist movement in Filipino poetry, shuch as National Artist Virgilio S. Almario, Teo Antonio and Rogelio Mangahas.
Other distinguished alumni are businessmen Andrew Tan, Rizalino S. Navarro, Manuel M. Lopez and Wilson T. Young. Broadcaster Peter Musngi, Quinito Henson, Erwin Tulfo, Ramon Tulfo and Ricky Lo. Sports icons such as coach Baby Dalupan, Robert "Jawo" Jaworski, Jerry Codiñera, Allan Caidic, Derrick Pumaren and James Yap.
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