List of University of Santo Tomas alumni



This is a list of notable students, professors, alumni and honorary degree recipients of the University of Santo Tomas in 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.

Literary and visual arts

 * Name - (B.S. Course, Year; or A.B. Course, Year; or Doctor of, Year; or College/Faculty of, Year) significant position, significant accomplishments, refrain from including insignificant and unnecessary information.
 * Bayani Ray Acala – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising, 1996), member of Galerie Joaquin
 * Bienvenida Salazar – Graphic Artist, Asian Journal, USA
 * Blanco José – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1955) member of Art Verite' Gallery
 * Bonifacio Cristobal – one of the Thirteen Moderns.
 * 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.
 * Charito Bitanga – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1975) member of Art Verite' Gallery, Dean of PWU
 * Cirilo F. Bautista – poet, fictionist, critic and writer of nonfiction.
 * Eric Gamalinda – poet.
 * Eugenia Duran-Apostol – 2006 Ramon Magsaysay Journalism Awardee.
 * Gene De Loyola – member of Art Verite' Gallery
 * Gernale Elmer – member of Art Verite' Gallery
 * J. Neil Garcia – poet, literary critic
 * José "Joe" Datuin – artist, designed IP Seal (Intellectual Property Coalition), 2003 Gawad Pres. Manuel L. Quezon.
 * José Burgos, Jr. – journalist, activist
 * Jun Alfon – ''(Bachelor of Fine Arts), member Art Verite' Gallery
 * 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
 * Lito Barcelona – (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising) member of Art Verite' Gallery
 * 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)
 * Luis Ma. Araneta – (Bachelor of Architecture, 1939) founding member, and architect of the Makati Medical Center, architect of the Manila Doctor's Hospital.
 * Manuel Baldemore – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1968) member of Art Verite' Gallery
 * Neal Cruz – Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist
 * Norma Belleza – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) member of Art Verite' Gallery
 * Ophelia Alcantara Dimalanta – poet, critic, fictionist, and academician
 * Rina Jimenez-David – journalist, Philippine Daily Inquirer.
 * Roberto Chabet – (Bachelor of Architecture) member of Art Verite' Gallery, pioneer in conceptual art in the Philippines
 * Rod Espinosa – comics creator, writer and illustrator, "Best artist" for the 2000 Ignatz Awards
 * Roger Bruan – ''(Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1964), Numerous awards including the CLIO in Advertising in New York City as Art Director for JWT and of his own Advertising Agency.
 * Stephen Cebreros – poet, Palanca winner in poetry.
 * Tam Austria – (Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1964) painter, member of Galerie Joaquin
 * Teo Antonio – poet
 * Teodoro Benigno – journalist.
 * Tony DeZuniga – DC Comics and Marvel, drew X-Men, Spider-Man
 * Virginia "Gini" Cruz – animator, Finding Nemo.
 * Ramon Orlina – (Bachelor of Architecture) glass sculptor
 * Lino F. Villarruz – (Fine Arts) Abstract Painter
 * William Henry Scott -(Doctor of Philosophy) writer, historian

Film and television

 * Name - (B.S. Course, Year; or A.B. Course, Year; or Doctor of, Year; or College/Faculty of, Year) significant position, significant accomplishments, refrain from including insignificant and unnecessary information.
 * Angelene Aguilar – (College of Fine Arts and Design, 2009 – actress)
 * Anna Palabyab
 * Archie Alemania – (A.B. Communication Arts) Actor
 * Ariel Ureta – TV host and sports buff
 * Arnold Clavio – (A.B. Journalism) GMA News Anchor
 * Aubrey Miles – (Conservatory of Music)
 * Benjamin Pulta Daily Tribune (A.B. Political Science)
 * Beth Tamayo
 * Brenda Fox – former PBB Housemate
 * Brenan Espartinez – (B.S. Commerce) Singer
 * Bridgette Inoferio – Model of the Year 2005
 * Catherine Belano – (Faculty of Pharmacy) Actress
 * Cesar Apolinario – (ab communication arts GMA Network Correspondent, film director and producer
 * Charlene Gonzales – (B.S. Psychology) Actress, TV Host, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 1994, Miss Universe 1994 Semi-Finalist
 * Cher Calvin – KTLA and ABS-CBN News anchor
 * Chester Medina – (College of Science)
 * Chris Egan Roxas – (College of Fine Arts and Design) – Graphic Designer/Art Director GMA Network Inc.
 * Chi de Jesus – Creative Director, Saga Events (B.S. Tourism)
 * Chuck Gomez – (A.B. Communication Arts, A.B. Literature, M.A. Literature) – Publicist, One Atomik Solutions, Inc.
 * Chynna Ortaleza – (A.B. Communication Arts) Actress, Host
 * Ciara Sotto – (Conservatory of Music) Actress, Broadway Singer
 * Atty.Clarissa "Claire" Castro- "(A.B. Political Science, LLB (Law), LLM (Master of Laws)" - Anchor, DZMM
 * Daisy Reyes
 * David Chua – (College of Fine Arts and Design)
 * Dang Cruz – film, television, and stage actress; main cast, Home Along Da Riles at ABS-CBN Network; honorary member, Teatro Tomasino
 * David Chua – (College of Fine Arts and Design)
 * Dennis Padilla – (A.B. Political Science) Actor
 * Dindo Amparo – (A.B. Communications Arts) ABS-CBN Middle East News Bureau Chief
 * Doland Castro – ABS-CBN 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) Host
 * Eric de la Cruz – (B.S. Physical Therapy) Theater Actor, Writer/ Columnist
 * Eula Valdez – Actress
 * 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
 * Francois "Nympha" Garcia – (B.S. Education) Sexy Actress/Singer
 * Faye Martel – (AB Communication Arts) Executive Producer, TV5
 * Germelina Padilla – (A.B. Political Science) Model, Theatre Actor, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe
 * Gretchen Malalad – ABS-CBN TV Reporter and Taekwondo Champion
 * Hale band members: Sheldon Gellada, Roll Martinez(Conservatory of Music)
 * Harry Santos – (Conservatory of Music) Pinoy Pop Superstar Season 2 Finalist
 * Herald Marson Tolentino – (College of Accountancy) TV Host/Model
 * Hero Bautista actor: Actor, artist(Bachelor of Fine Arts)
 * Homer Espiritu TV Director (Conservatory of Music)
 * Isay Alvarez – Theater actress
 * Isko Salvador – (A.B. Communication Arts) Actor/writer who is famous for portraying Brod Pete, the lead character on one of Bubble Gang's sketches, Ang Dating Doon.
 * Iza Calzado – (Bachelor of Fine Arts) Actress/Host
 * Jaime Rivera- (UST High School; A.B. Economics)singer/theater actress
 * Janet Basco
 * Janine Mari Tugonon – (B.S. Pharmacy) Miss Universe Philippines 2012
 * Jao Mapa – (College of Architecture and Fine Arts) Actor/Designer
 * Proceso "Jay-r" Sotillo Jr. – (College of Fine Arts and Design) Theater child actor
 * Jasmin Romero- "(Faculty of Arts and Letters, A.B. Legal Management) TV and Radio News Anchor, KBP Golden Dove Awardee
 * Jayn Annalyn Sy- "(Faculty of Pharmacy)" Miss Photogenic Award, Miss Philippines Earth 2009
 * JC Cuadrado – Actor and Host
 * Jean Therese Hilario – (B.S. Chemical Engineering) Miss Maja International 2nd Runnerup
 * Jeffrey Espiritu – (A.B. Communication Arts, 1999) Former TV Show Host and DJ "Mr. Fu"
 * Jeffrey Santos – Actor and Chef
 * Jennifer Barrientos – (B.S. Tourism) Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2009
 * Jennifer Sevilla – ( Faculty of Arts and Letters) Actress
 * Jennifer Pingree – Bb. Pilipinas – International
 * Jessie Alice Salones Dixson – Miss International 1986 Semi-Finalist/Actress
 * Jhezzarie Gamez Javier-Gaisano – Miss ASEAN 2005 Binibining Pilipinas International 2003
 * Joanne Quintas-Primero Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1995/Actress
 * Joel San Juan Business Mirror (A.B. Journalism)
 * Joey Espiritu – Fashion Stylist for men and personal stylist of gerald anderson, ABS-CBN (College of Fine Arts and Design)
 * John Lapus – (B.S. Hotel and Restaurant Management) Actor/Stand-Up Comedian/TV Host
 * 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 – Journalist, Columnist
 * Justin Bernal Bachelor of Science in Information technology (Actor/TV Host/Comedian)
 * JV Villar – ABS-CBN TV reporter
 * Kat Hermosa – Sister of Kristine Hermosa/Actress
 * Katherine Penaojas-Jusayan – Writer, events manager, video director
 * 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 Journalism, Lead vocal of Radioactive Sago Project, Journalist
 * Ma Darlene Joyce Loquias – Events Coordinator/Manager, Saga Events/E.X.C.I.T.E (B.S. Tourism)
 * Maki Pulido – GMA TV Reporter
 * Marigold Haber-Dunca '' (AB Journalism '94) RPN 9 News Anchor and Host
 * 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/Actress/Host
 * Ramon "Mon" Ilagan – Former TV Reporter/Municipal Mayor of Cainta, Rizal
 * Myrrh Lao To – (B.S. Commerce) Fashion Stylist/Fashion Contributor to Magazines
 * Nathan Azarcon – Bamboo band member (bassist)
 * Nikki Valdez – Actress
 * Nonoy Zuñiga – (Doctor of Medicine) Doctor/Singer
 * Patrick Paez – TV5 News Production Manager
 * Piolo Pascual – (A.B. Sociology) Actor/Singer
 * Polo Ravales – (College of Education)
 * Precious Lara Quigaman – (A.B. Communication Arts) Miss International 2005/Actress
 * RCXY Bautista – Celebrity Fashion Stylist (A.B. Journalism)
 * RJ Jimenez – (B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering) Pinoy Dream Academy Season 1 Scholar
 * Robert Sena – Theater Actor
 * Rodolfo R. Lana Jr. (Jun Lana) – playwright, screenwriter and director; trained at the Australian Film Institute
 * Rona Marie Libby – Pinoy Big Brother teen housemate, (Medical Technology)
 * Rowena "Winnie" Cordero – (A.B. Communication Arts, 1987) Host
 * 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 – Actor
 * Sandra Aguinaldo – "(A.B. Journalism, 1993)" GMA Network Correspondent
 * Sarah Christophers
 * Sarah Geronimo – (UST Education High School) Singer/Actress
 * Sherwin Miguel – (A.B. Communication Arts) Events Manager, President-One Atomik Marketing Solutions, Inc.
 * Tessa Prieto-Valdez – Journalist
 * Ting-Ting Cojuangco
 * Toni Gonzaga – (A.B. Communication Arts) Actress/Host/Singer
 * Tristan Encarnacion – Chef
 * Visitacion Parado (Tetchie Agbayani) – (UST High School) Actress
 * Vincent Evangelista – (B.S. Biochemistry) Singer/Director, member of the Ryan Cayabyab Singers (RCS) alumnus of the UST Singers
 * Wenn Deramas – (B.S. Hotel and Restaurant Management) Director
 * Zorayda Sanchez – (A.B. Journalism) comedienne; television and film scriptwriter

Science, technology, and medicine

 * Name - (B.S. Course, Year; or A.B. Course, Year; or Doctor of, Year; or College/Faculty of, Year) significant position, significant accomplishments, refrain from including insignificant and unnecessary information.
 * Agnes Medenilla, R.M.T. – (B.S. Medical Technology) President of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologist (PAMET).
 * Amparo Marzan, R.N. – charge Nurse of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Naval Medical Center, San Diego.
 * Angeles Tan-Alora, M.D. – former Dean, UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
 * 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.
 * Carmencita Reodica, M.D. – (Doctor of Medicine) former Philippine Secretary of Health.
 * Dennis Ang, M.D. – Associate Professor, Department of Rheumatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, physician-scientist, former model, baritone jazz-fusion vocalist, and exercise enthusiast. (Doctor of Medicine 1990)
 * 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.
 * Francisco Duque III, M.D. – (Doctor of Medicine) Philippine Secretary of Health
 * George Garcia, M.D. – Asian Hospital
 * Gil Punsalan Acosta, MD
 * Hayden Kho, M.D. – a Filipino celebrity doctor, actor and model
 * Hubert G.H. Wong, M.D.
 * Jeffrey Tan Mosquera, M.D. – (Doctor of Medicine, 1999) reconstructive surgeon.
 * Jesus Dueñas, M.D. – Medical Director, Philippine Orthopedic Hospital
 * José 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
 * Leonardo Riingen – (UST High School, 1980) president of Informatics Computer Institute
 * Leticia C. Boiser-Palma, MD (Doctor of Medicine Class 1955) former and longest serving Medical Director of the Social Security System Medical Department: source SSS Medical Services Division
 * Loi Estrada MD, Luisa Pimentel Ejercito, MD – 12th First Lady of the Philippines, Senator of the Philippines June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007.
 * Maria Elena R. Enriquez, M.D. – (Doctor of Medicine, 1978) Associate, Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc and De Los Angeles; anesthesiologist, physician, and trial lawyer
 * Mariano M. Alimurung, M.D. – founding member of the Makati Medical Center
 * Marilou Tan-Melendres, M.D.
 * Martin Posadas, M.D. – (Doctor of Medicine, 1949) founder and first University President of Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, San Carlos City.
 * Modesto Llamas, M.D. – (Doctor of Medicine, 1965) former President of the Philippine Medical Association.
 * Norma Chang, R.M.T. – (B.S. Medical Technology) President of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologist (PAMET)
 * Ramon Sin, M.D. – former President, Philippine Medical Association; brother of Cardinal Jaime Sin.
 * Raul Fores, M.D. – Medical Director, Makati Medical Center
 * 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.
 * Rodolfo Rabor- Former President PASMETH
 * Rollo Chan Milante, M.D. – (Doctor of Medicine, 1986) respected eye specialist.
 * Dennis Diaz Agapito, M.D. - (Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology 1995, Doctor of Medicine 1999), Past President Micronesia Anesthesia Society, Past Vice President, Pacific Basin Medical Association
 * Rosendo R. Roque, M.D. – 2006 PMA Most Outstanding Physician for Speciality/Subspeciality and Affiliate Societies.
 * Felipe S. Templo, Jr., M.D.-  (B.S. Medical Technology,1994 ) Named as one of the top 100 most influential pathologists in The Pathologist Magazine 2019 Trailblazers Power List.
 * Tito P. Torralba, M.D. – former Director of UST Hospital.
 * Willie Nacorda Lagdameo, M.D. – respected Surgeon.

Businesspeople

 * Name - (B.S. Course, Year; or A.B. Course, Year; or Doctor of, Year; or College/Faculty of, Year) significant position, significant accomplishments, refrain from including insignificant and unnecessary information.
 * Joel S. Cruz-President and CEO of Aficionado Germany Perfume (B.S. Psychology);1986
 * A.D Madrigal – Youngest CFO of ACS Pacific (2005–2007), and Chairman of MB Finances
 * Abbey Lucas Valenciano – (AB Communication Arts) Head of Public Relations, wi-tribe (San Miguel Corporation and Qtel Group); Director of Communications, TeleTech Holdings Inc.; International Gold Quill Awardee; Grand Anvil Awardee; member of the International Association of Business Communicators and the Public Relations Society of the Philippines
 * Aileen Santarinala – (Faculty of Arts and Letters) President and C.E.O. Gakuya Fashion Empire
 * Alfredo Velayo- co-founder of SGV Co. UST Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy.
 * Allen Mae Garcia Balagtas – (B.S.C. in Business Administration)
 * Dinah Cardines Condino – (BS Pharmacy) Founder and Executive VP Business Development and Operations- Manpower for Advertising Services Agency Inc. (M.A.S.A Inc.)
 * Francisco Eizmendi – (B.S. in Chemical Engineering) chief operating officer, San Miguel Corporation.
 * Imedla Yu – (AB Economics) President and Owner Kasandigan Pawnshops
 * James Velasquez- (B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering, 1988) IBM Philippines President.
 * Jan Lorraine L. David – (B.S.C. in Business Administration)
 * Jasper T. Aguinaldo - (B.S. Microbiology) Transmodal International Logistics
 * Jeffrey O. Tarayao – (AB Communication Arts) International speaker, Corporate Social Responsibility and Business for Social Development; multi-awarded CSR practitioner; Young Thomasian Achiever 2008 (TOTAL Awards); Grand Anvil Awardee; International Gold Quill Awardee; member of the International Association of Business Communicators and the Public Relations Society of the Philippines; Head, Community Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, Globe Telecom, Inc.; 2001 Delegate, Ayala Young Leaders' Congress
 * Lucio Tan – (He holds a Doctorate Degree in Commerce) prominent Chinese Filipino business magnate and is one of the most prominent business magnates in the Philippines. He, as of 2011, is currently the second richest businessman in the country, holding a networth of $2.3 billion.
 * Malou Santos – (B.S. Hotel and Restaurant Management) Senior vice-president, and managing director of ABS-CBN and head of Star Cinema.
 * Maria Dolores Sahagun Ilagan – certified public accountant
 * Nila Santiago Songco – (BS Medical Technology) Co- Founder, Executive VP Finance And Administration – Manpower for Advertising Services Agency Inc. (M.A.S.A Inc.)
 * Nina Aguas – banker/former country chairman of Citigroup Philippines.
 * Norberto Viera- (B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering) Texas Instruments Phil., President
 * Philip Mbithi Mumo- (PhD in Philosophy) Director of Academia department of Philosophy.
 * 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.
 * Soledad Ejercito – Vice President of Cora Doloroso Career Centre
 * Tony Tan Caktiong – (B.S. Chemical Engineering) 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.
 * Veronica Deposoy – (College of Fine Arts and Design) President and C.E.O. Gap1 Productions
 * Washington SyCip – founder of the Asian Institute of Management.
 * Angelina Vergara Angeles – "(BSCBA-Economics 1973; MBA-Econ-Tokyo 1981)" – former executive director of The Jewish Community of Japan (1980–1999); Japan Representative, JobCorps
 * Ai Ai Delas Alas
 * Vicky Belo – (UST Medicine Dermatologic Department) Belo Medical Groups
 * Hayden Kho – (UST Medicine Dermatologic Department)
 * Antonio Flores Yee – ( BS in Mechanical Engineering) President and General Manager of Chevron Geothermal Philippines Holdings, Inc. (CGPHI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation.

Sportspeople
The Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas holds the most number of general championships in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, 39 senior championships titles in 65 seasons. With a formidable athletic program in different sporting events, the university also takes part in various sports leagues such as Filoil Flying V League, Home and Away Invitational League, Collegiate Champion's League, Shakey's V-League and UNIgames; and it continues to produce top-caliber and world-class athletes for the RP National Team.

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.