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
President Ferdinand Marcos , Class of 1939. Upsilon Sigma Phi.
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
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 [10] - Sigma Rho, Pan Xenia
Roberto S. Benedicto , Ambassador to Japan (1972-1978); First Class, Order of the Rising Sun (1977)[11] - 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[12] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
Carlos Sorreta , ' 91 , current Ambassador to Russia and former Director-General of the Foreign Service Institute[13] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
José E. Romero , '22 , first Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1949–1953)
Other Executive Branch officials
Darlene Berberabe-Lim, '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)[14] - 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
Ramon Aquino , '39 , (1985-1986)[15]
Felix Makasiar , '39 , (1985)[16]
Ricardo Paras , '13 , (1951-1961)[17]
Reynato Puno , '62 , (2006–2010)[18] - Alpha Phi Beta/International Order of DeMolay
Hilario Davide, Jr. , '59 , (1998 -2005)[19] - Brotherhood of the Filipinos
Maria Lourdes Sereno , '84 , (2012–2018) - Portia Sorority
César Bengzon , '19 , (1961-1966)[20] - Rizal Center
Teresita Leonardo-De Castro , '72 , (2018) - Sigma Alpha, Portia Sorority
Marcelo Fernan , '52 , (1988-1991)[21] - Sigma Rho
Pedro Yap , '46 , (1988)[22] - Sigma Rho
Fred Ruiz Castro , '36 , (1975-1979)[23] - UP Vanguard Fraternity
José Yulo , '14 , (1942-1944)[24] UP Vanguard Fraternity
Enrique Fernando , '38 , (1979-1985)[25] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
Querube Makalintal , '33 , (1973-1975)[26] - Upsilon Sigma Phi
Estanislao Fernandez , '33 , (1973-1975) [27] - 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)[28]
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)[29]
Cancio Garcia , '61 , (2004-2007)
Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera , Class of 1947. Portia Sorority.Carolina Griño-Aquino , '50 , (1988-1993)[30] - Delta Lambda Sigma
Hugo Gutierrez, Jr. , '52 , (1982-1993) - Alpha Phi Beta
Marvic Leonen , '87 , (2012–present)[29]
Ameurfina Melencio-Herrera , '47 , (1979-1992) - Portia Sorority; Sigma Delta Phi
Vicente Mendoza, '57 , (1994-2003) - Beta Sigma
Cecilia Muñoz-Palma , '37 , (1973-1978)[31] - Portia Sorority
Sabino Padilla Sr., '15 (1946-1964)
Teodoro Padilla, '51 (1987-1997) - Beta Sigma
Leonardo Quisumbing , '64 , (1998-2009)[32] - Alpha Phi Beta
Alexander Reyes , '14 , (1948-1959)
J.B.L. Reyes , '22 , (1954-1972)[33]
Flerida Ruth Romero , '52 , (1991-1999)
Abraham Sarmiento , '49 , (1987-1991) - Alpha Phi Beta
Conrado Vasquez , '37 , (1982-1983) [34]
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)[35]
Jhosep Lopez , '88 , (2021–present) - Sigma Rho
Legislative branch
Senator Arturo Tolentino , Class of 1934. Senator Tolentino is also known as the father of the Philippine "archipelagic doctrine." Upsilon Sigma Phi.
Senator Jovito Salonga , Class of 1946. Resigned from Sigma Rho.Senator Juan Ponce Enrile , Class of 1953. Sigma Rho.
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
Francis G. Escudero , (2007–2019) - Alpha Phi Beta
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.
Class 1959 House Deputy Speaker Simeon A. Datumanong Maguindanao Second District (1992-2001; 2004-2019)
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)[36] 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)[37] - Sigma Rho
Liwayway Vinzons-Chato , '68 ; Lone District, Camarines Norte (2007–present)
Ronaldo Zamora , '69 ; Lone District, San Juan City (1987-1998, 2004–present)[38]
Maria Salud Vivero - Parreno, '42 ; 2nd District, Leyte (1965 - 1969)
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 governorCongressman Boying Remulla , Class of 1988. Upsilon Sigma Phi.
Jesus Crispin Remulla , '88 former Cavite governor and incumbent Congressman - Upsilon Sigma Phi