List of University of the Philippines College of Law alumni

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

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Executive branch

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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

Solicitors-General

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Diplomats

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Ambassador to the United Kingdom, José E. Romero, Class of 1922.
 
Ambassador to Russia, Carlos Sorreta, Class of 1991. Upsilon Sigma Phi.

Other Executive Branch officials

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Judicial branch

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Legislative branch

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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.
 
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)

Heads of Constitutional Offices

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Notable local government executives

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Senator Richard J. Gordon, Class of 1975. Upsilon Sigma Phi.

International Organizations

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Academe

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Social activism and advocacy

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Industry

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PBA Commissioner Chito Salud, Class of 1985. Upsilon Sigma Phi.

Arts

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Literature

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News and entertainment industry

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Television

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  • Billy Balbastro, '62; entertainment columnist - Sigma Rho
  • Daisy Catherine Mandap, '85, Print and Broadcast Journalist and Editor (Manila and HK) ; UPAA Distinguished Alumna in Public Service, 2014


Footnotes

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  1. ^ Beginning 2008, graduates of the College were conferred a Juris Doctor degree
  2. ^ a b c Cruz, Elfren S. "Remembering Joker". philstar.com. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  3. ^ "Sigma Rho brods forever! Panelo, Carpio still friends despite tiff over China loan". Latest Philippine politics news today. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  4. ^ "Brod is thicker than politics: Panelo, Carpio show all's well despite legal differences". www.abogado.com.ph. 2019-03-28. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  5. ^ Burgos, Nestor P. Jr (2019-03-29). "Bond of brothers prevails when Panelo met Carpio". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  6. ^ News, Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN. "Panelo asks Carpio: Can you read China's mind?". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2020-07-06. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ News, Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN. "'How to invade China?': Panelo, Carpio exchange pleasantries in Iloilo". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2020-07-06. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Also elected Representative from Maguindanao
  9. ^ Also elected as Representative of Pangasinan, Governor of Pangasinan. Vice-presidential candidate, 1998
  10. ^ Also served as Executive Secretary during Marcos administration
  11. ^ "Previous Articles". www.rappler.com. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  12. ^ "AMBASSADOR JAIME VICTOR BADILLO LEDDA ASSUMES POST IN THE NETHERLANDS". muntingnayon.com. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  13. ^ "Carlos Sorreta". Roscongress Building Trust. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  14. ^ Also served as Commissioner, Commission on Elections
  15. ^ Also served as Associate Justice, 1973-1985
  16. ^ Also served as Associate Justice, 1970-1985
  17. ^ Also served as Associate Justice, 1941-1951
  18. ^ Also served as Associate Justice, 1993-2006
  19. ^ Also served as Associate Justice, 1991-1998; COMELEC Chairperson, 1988-1991; incumbent Ambassador to the United Nations
  20. ^ Also served as Associate Justice, 1945-1961; Judge of the International Court of Justice, 1967-1976
  21. ^ Also served as Associate Justice, 1986-1988; elected to Philippine Senate, 1995–1999 and served as Senate President, 1998-1999
  22. ^ Also served as Associate Justice, 1986-1988; PCGG Commissioner, 1986
  23. ^ Also served as Associate Justice, 1966-1975
  24. ^ Also served as Speaker of the National Assembly, 1939
  25. ^ Also served as Associate Justice, 1967-1979
  26. ^ Also served as Associate Justice, 1962-1975, and as Speaker of the Batasang Pambansa, 1978-1984
  27. ^ Also elected to Philippine Senate, 1959-1965
  28. ^ Also served as Secretary of Justice; U.P. Law Dean
  29. ^ a b Also served as U.P. Law Dean
  30. ^ "SC Justice Carolina Griño-Aquino passes away". Sun.Star. 2012-12-24. Archived from the original on 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  31. ^ Also President of 1986 Constitutional Convention, M.P. from Quezon City, 1984-1986
  32. ^ Also served as Secretary of Labor, 1996-1998
  33. ^ Also elected as first president of the IBP; appointed to Commission on Human Rights, 1986-1987
  34. ^ Also served as Ombudsman, 1988-1995
  35. ^ Also elected Antique governor, 1951-1955; Executive Secretary during Macapagal administration
  36. ^ Also elected Governor of Iloilo.
  37. ^ Also elected Governor of Camarines Sur
  38. ^ Also served as Executive Secretary
  39. ^ "The Administration".
  40. ^ a b "Jake Almeda Lopez: Fighter who shuns the spotlight". Inquirer Lifestyle. 2020-06-27. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
  41. ^ "Danilo Concepcion elected UP president". ABS-CBN News. November 15, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.

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