The University of the East has produced thousands of graduates from its 60 years of existence.
The following are list of notable people associated with the University of the East, including graduates, outstanding alumni, former students, honorary graduates, administrators and professors.
(Honoris Causa, Doctor of Laws 1969) Filipino diplomat, politician, journalist and author. He is the co-founder of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. He served eight Philippine presidents from President Manuel L. Quezon to President Ferdinand Marcos as a cabinet member or as the country's representative to the United States and to the United Nations.
former Senator, Republic of the Philippines, Manila Mayor, former Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government, and former Director of the National Bureau of Investigation (CBA Manila, BSBA 1951, LLB 1963), conferred Honorary degree Doctor of Laws, (Honoris Causa) in 2001
Former Senator of the Philippines, re-elected mayor of Manila, former director of National Bureau of Investigation, conferred Honorary degree Doctor of Laws, (Honoris Causa) in 2001
Legal counsel for Mike Arroyo, the husband of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Managing Partner of the Topacio Law Office (Founded 1961). (LLB 1992)
Former Senator of the Philippines, re-elected mayor of Manila, former director of National Bureau of Investigation, conferred Honorary degree Doctor of Laws, (Honoris Causa) in 2001
Legal counsel for Mike Arroyo, the husband of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo; Managing Partner of the Topacio Law Office (Founded 1961). (LLB 1992)
National Artist for Literature (Bachelor of Arts)[3] Better known by his pen name, Rio Alma, a Filipino artist, poet, critic, translator, editor, teacher, and cultural manager. He spearheaded the second successful modernist movement in Filipino poetry.
A famous Filipino poet. Awardee of various Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature under poetry, one of the Philippines' prominent writers. He has been bestowed many awards for his works, including Palanca Awards in 1973, 1975, 1976, 1986 and 1998.
A Poet, fictionist, editor and translator Former chairman of the Unyon ng Mga Manunulat ng Pilipinas (UMPIL), and the recipient of several Palanca Awards.
A renowned author of Tagalog popular romance novels in the Philippines. Cajayon used the pen name Martha Cecilia. She is the writer for the bestselling Kristine series, that has been adopted as a television series.
A Filipino film director. He is an awardee of various honors, including the Bronze Prize at the Filipino Arts & Cinema International Festival. His notable works include Maria, which competed at the Broadway International Film Festival in California, and the socially conscious film Untold.
Song composer, musical director for films, President of the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers of FILSCAP in 1973. (AB Journalism)[4]
Filipino singer in the 70's. She was dubbed "the Karen Carpenter of the Philippines". She is the president of the Integrated Metropolitan Bus Operators Association (IMBOA).
PBA commentator, A popular sports columnist and broadcaster. Nicknamed "The Dean" for his scholarly approach to the game. Joaquin Henson has covered five NBA Finals on site for Philippine TV. Henson has also received several awards, including the first-ever Olympism Award from the Philippine Olympic Committee for excellence in journalism.
Chairman-President, Megaworld Corporation, Marriott International Manila, Empire East Holdings, Golden Arches Development Corporation-Mcdonald's Philippines, Emperador Distillers Incorporation.
The Winningest Coach in Philippine Basketball. Coach of the UE Red Warriors, 12 Championship, including seven straight championships, 1965–1972, UAAP. Successful PBA coach, winning grandslam championships during the seventies.
Former Red Warrior, 1978 and 1979 Championship Teams, UAAP, Head Coach of Talk 'N Text Phone Pals in the PBA, Former De La Salle Green Archers coach in the UAAP
PBA player, UAAP Mythical 5 First Team Highlight Player of the Year, and UAAP Defensive Player of the Year UAAP'72, Slam dunk contest BANTAY BATA ALL-STAR'05'08, Defensive Stopper PBL Silver Cup / UAAP & NCAA Slamdunk Champion 2006 / Mythical 5 First Team, 2008 FilOil Flying V Invitational Cup / MVP, 2008 FilOil Flying V Invitational Cup
University of the East Diamond Jubilee : What is Our Role?. Published by University of the East, Dawn, 2006
60 Outstanding Alumni - UE Today, The Diamond Jubilee Awards 2006: A Celebration of Achievement, Published by University of the East, UE Today, September 2006 / ISSN0118-3931
