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University of Sto.Tomas
Univeristy of Santo Tomas is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. It was founded on April 28, 1611 by Miguel de Benavides an archbishop. It has the oldest extant university charter in the Philippines and in Asia.
DID YOU KNOW: UST is one of the largest Catholic universities in terms of enrollment found on one Campus. UST is also the largest university in the city of Manila.
DID YOU KNOW: UST is one of the largest Catholic universities in terms of enrollment found on one Campus. UST is also the largest university in the city of Manila.
Some of the notable students are:
National heroes
Saints
Presidents of the Philippines
Politics
Arts, literature and humanities
- Jose Rizal
- Apolinario Mabini
- Antonio Luna
Saints
- St. Pedro Almato
Presidents of the Philippines
- Manuel L. Quezon
- Jose P. Laurel
- Sergio Osmena
- Diosdado Macapagal
- Victorino Mapa
- Cayetano Arellano
Politics
- Lito Atienza
- Loi Estrada
Arts, literature and humanities
- Leando V. Locsin
- Jose Burgos Jr.
- Jose Blanco
Film and Television
Business people
- Angel Locsin
- Sarah Geronimo
- Piolo Pascual
- Toni Gonzaga
- Miriam Quiambao
- Kim Atienza
- Vicky Belo
- Hayden Kho
Business people
- Lucio Tan
- Tony Tan Caktiong
- Bogs Adornado
- Aiza Maizo
- Gretchen Malalad
AND A LOT MORE :)
Visit this website and see all the notable professors, students, alumni of University of Santo Tomas. :>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_University_of_Santo_Tomas_people
References:
http://www.wikipedia.com
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University of the Philippines Manila
University of the Philippines Manila's campus was opened in 1908, it was opened along with two other campuses which is the Diliman campus in Quezon City and the Los Banos campus in Laguna. In UP Manila, they are known to produce Medicine related graduates. They have the College of Allied Medical Professions, College of Dentistry, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, College of Medicine, and a lot more that has anything to do with Health. This school is believed to be one of the oldest schools here in the Philippines. A lot of students who would want to study Medicine dream to enter this school. UP Manila can be found along Taft Avenue.
by Kia Subido
by Kia Subido
De La Salle University
De La Salle College was founded in 1911 by Brothers of the Christian school. They held their first school opening in Manila. Since then they started molding students to become good Christian leaders. Brothers of Christian school believe that they can offer quality standard education by sharing their values and principles. They do this to develop their student’s activeness to solve the nation’s problems.
Here are some of the proud lasalista!
Mike Enriquez- a common household face in TV's. Known for being a good newscaster in Philippine Tv. his credibility in Public service is exemplary. He is now Senior Vice-President for radio of GMA.
Ralph Recto- He is a Filipino politician. He was the one who passed the law about E-VAT (Expanded Value Added Tax)
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Here are some of the proud lasalista!
Mike Enriquez- a common household face in TV's. Known for being a good newscaster in Philippine Tv. his credibility in Public service is exemplary. He is now Senior Vice-President for radio of GMA.
Ralph Recto- He is a Filipino politician. He was the one who passed the law about E-VAT (Expanded Value Added Tax)
by Jam Jesm Tutanes
College of Saint Benilde
They started as a community or night school for working students based in De La Salle University-Manila. The school expanded and became a school that offered various degree courses from what the other schools had offered. Their curriculum was based and patterned from the different De La Salle schools and followed the same Mission Vision. They started to accept students through the admissions test at 1993 and they joined the National Collegiate Athletic Association at 1997.
They offer courses which enhances the talents or the interests of the students who are enrolling here through the courses they offer such courses that's major in music, art, cooking and more. They are known for their facilities for the mentioned courses that they offer. They have recording studios for musicians, sewing rooms for the clothing technology students, cooking rooms for HRIM students and more. They are really focusing on improving the skills of students.
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They offer courses which enhances the talents or the interests of the students who are enrolling here through the courses they offer such courses that's major in music, art, cooking and more. They are known for their facilities for the mentioned courses that they offer. They have recording studios for musicians, sewing rooms for the clothing technology students, cooking rooms for HRIM students and more. They are really focusing on improving the skills of students.
by Kia Subido
Far Eastern University
Far Eastern University or commonly known as FEU was founded on 1928 by Dr. Nicanor Reyes, it’s considered as one of the country’s leading universities. FEU is considered as the first Accountancy and Business school for Filipinos. Guided by the core values of Fortitude, Excellence and Uprightness, Far Eastern University aims to be a university of choice in Asia. True to its mission of producing graduates who have contributed to the advancement of the country, FEU is proud of its alumni have been successful key government officials, influential accountants and businessmen, famous media personalities, innovative education administrators and faculty, expert physicians and nursing leaders, decorated national and professional athletes, cutting edge architects, artists and engineers. FEU can be found in Sampaloc, Manila.
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By Jaclyn Siapno
Dr. Nicanor Reyes Sr.
He dreamed of an educational institution that would be the leading school of Accountancy for Filipinos, a program back then was only accessible to foreigners. He envisioned Filipinos who are capable and trustworthy in dealing with immense enterprises that would soon cause the economic stability of the country. He earned an A.B. from the University of the Philippines in 1915, bachelor’s degree in Commercial Science from New York University in 1917, and a Master of Arts degree in Ph.D. in Acoountancy from Cloumbia, he is the first Filipino to achieve this, which was also the first degree of it’s kind to be awarded by Columbia.
"FEU is dedicated not only to train our student in various profession, but also, to inculcate in the minds of our youth, the love of fatherland and God. ”
- Dr. Nicanor Reyes Sr.
By Jaclyn Siapno
"FEU is dedicated not only to train our student in various profession, but also, to inculcate in the minds of our youth, the love of fatherland and God. ”
- Dr. Nicanor Reyes Sr.
By Jaclyn Siapno
Notable FEU Alumni
- Corazon Aquino- Former President of the Philippines
- Artemio Panganiban- Former Chief Justice of the Supreme court
- Henry Sy- Founder and Chairman of SM Prime Holdings.
- Lucio Tan- Asia Brewery, Tanduay Holdings, Fortune Tobacco, University of the East, Philippine National Bank,Allied Bank, Eton Properties Philippines
- Patricia Santo Tomas- Chairman of the Board, Development Bank of he Philippines, Former Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment ,Former Chairwoman, Philippine Civil Service Commission
- Alfonso Yuchengco- Yuchengco Group of Companies
- Ramon Ang- President of San Miguel Corporation
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- Benjamin Punongbayan- CEO, Punongbayan & Araullo
- Bong Revilla- Philippine Sentor
- Blas Ople- Fromer sentor and Secratary of Labor
- Alfredo Lim- Mayor of Manila City, former Senator
- Carlos Palanca, Jr.- former Chairman of the BoardLa Tondeña, Inc., Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co., Beneficial Life Insurance Co., Inc., Filipinas Synthetic Fiber Corporation, ,Manila Peninsula Hotel, Inc., Philippine Oil and Geothermal Energy, Inc.
- Alfredo Parungao- Senior VP and Chief Finance Officer Fort Bonifacio
President CEO Philcom - Menardo Jimenez- Former President and CEO, GMA Network Inc.
- Teresita Turla- Vice President Insular Bank of Asia and America,President PCI Capital Corporation,Chair Multigrade Securities Corporation
San Beda College
San Beda College was founded on June 17, 1901 by Thirteen Spanish Benedictine monks, under the leadership of Abbot Jose Deas y Villar. San Beda College upholds fides or faith, Scientia or knowledge, and virtus or virtues as their communal core values as an educational institution. San Beda College envisions a community that is fully human, wholly Christian, truly Filipino, and globally competitive. San Beda College is located at the historic Mendiola street.
By Jaclyn Siapno
By Jaclyn Siapno
Abbot Jose Deas y Villar
Abbot Jose Deas y Villar from the Abbey of Montserrat in Spain, He first arrived in the Philippines on September 1, 1895. Together with his companion of 13 Spanish Benedictine priests they stayed for a short time with the Jesuit community in Sta. Ana, Manila with their primary plan of missionary plans in the Surigao province. After their missionary works they came back to Manila due to the 1896 Revolution.
By Jaclyn Siapno
By Jaclyn Siapno
San Beda College Alumni
Bedan Media and Entertainment
- Fernando Poe, Jr.
- Francis Magalona
- Eddie Guttierez
- Aga Muhlach
- Nino Muhlach
- Dingdong Dantes
- Hajji Alejandro
- Siegfred Fuster
- Rachelle Ann Go
- Jolo Revilla
Bedan Sports and Athletics
- Carlos Loyzaga
- Benjie Paras
- Ramon Pineda
- Xavier Baylon
- Ato Morano
Bedan Arts and Humanities
- Jaime Licauco
- Arturo Luz
- Gualberto Cuna
- Alejo Villanueva
- Frederick Peralta
- Jose Maria Zaragoza
Bedan Heroes and Icons
- Benigno Aquino, Jr.
- Raul Roco
Bedan Politicians
- Gregorio Honasan II
- Gregorio Perfecto
- Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.
- Enrico Echiverri
- Mike Rama
- Winston F. Garcia
- Herbert Bautista
- Lilian Heftin
Bedan Businessmen/women
- George Tan Yang
- Eugenio Lopez, Jr.
- Ricardo Cuna
- Ramon Medina
- Manuel Uy
- Andrew Gotianun
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Sources:www.wikipedia.com
Lyceum of the Philippines University
Lyceum of the Philippines University or LPU is an institute of higher education located in Intramuros in the City of Manila. It was founded by Dr. Jose P. Laurel in 1592.
Dr. Jose P. Laurel was born in Tanauan, Batangas to Sotero Laurel Sr. and Jacoba Garcia. He was enrolled in Manila South High School in Intramuros. He was also the 3rd president of the Philippines.
When he retired from public life he concentrated on the development of the Lyceum of the Philippines established by his family.
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References:
http://www.wikipedia.com
Dr. Jose P. Laurel was born in Tanauan, Batangas to Sotero Laurel Sr. and Jacoba Garcia. He was enrolled in Manila South High School in Intramuros. He was also the 3rd president of the Philippines.
When he retired from public life he concentrated on the development of the Lyceum of the Philippines established by his family.
by Janine Aldover
References:
http://www.wikipedia.com
St.Scholastica College
St. Scholastica college was established on the year 1906. It's an exclusive school for girls. The school is managed by the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing. They accept students for the levels of Junior Prep to Grade 6, High School, College and Night Secondary School. For College, they have seven colleges:
Their school is known for winning at sports competitions/tournaments. They are part of the WNCAA, WCSA and Manila Athletics. Sports likem Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Swimming, Track and Field, Taekwondo, Futsal, Pepsquad and more.
St.Scholastica Manila is located at Taft just behind the College of Saint Benilde Campus.
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- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Commerce
- School of Accountancy
- School of Music and Instrumental Vocalize
- School of Fashion
- Institute for Catering Management and Hospitality Technology (I-CATHY)
- School of International Business & Economics
Their school is known for winning at sports competitions/tournaments. They are part of the WNCAA, WCSA and Manila Athletics. Sports likem Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Swimming, Track and Field, Taekwondo, Futsal, Pepsquad and more.
St.Scholastica Manila is located at Taft just behind the College of Saint Benilde Campus.
by Kia Subido
Alumni of St.Scholastica College
Showbiz
-Gloria Diaz: Miss Universe
-Pia Guanio
-Helen Nicolette Henson: Binibining Pilipinas
-Barbie Almalbis: Singer
-Aia de Leon: Singer
-Andrea Del Rosario
-Tina Monzon Palma: Prgram Drector ABS-CBN
-Maria Ressa: Head of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs department
-Toni Leviste: Equestrianne
Politics
-Corazon C. Aquino: Former President
-Dulce Sagisag: Former secretary of DSWD
-Cecilia Munoz-Palma: First woman supreme court justice
-Maria Clara Lorenzo-Lobregat: Former Mayor and Congresswoman
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Sources: www.wikipedia.com
-Gloria Diaz: Miss Universe
-Pia Guanio
-Helen Nicolette Henson: Binibining Pilipinas
-Barbie Almalbis: Singer
-Aia de Leon: Singer
-Andrea Del Rosario
-Tina Monzon Palma: Prgram Drector ABS-CBN
-Maria Ressa: Head of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs department
-Toni Leviste: Equestrianne
Politics
-Corazon C. Aquino: Former President
-Dulce Sagisag: Former secretary of DSWD
-Cecilia Munoz-Palma: First woman supreme court justice
-Maria Clara Lorenzo-Lobregat: Former Mayor and Congresswoman
by Kia Subido
Sources: www.wikipedia.com
Centro Eskolar University
The school was established on June 3,1907 by Donya Librada Avelino and Fonya Carmen de Luna. They have three campuses which is located at Manila, Malolos and Makati. They are a private school, a nonsectarian higher education instituion. They are known for the courses that they offer like Pharmacy, Dentistry, Optometry, Accounting and more. They have 9 degree programs which you will be able to choose from as to the course you would want take up. They also produce top notchers of the passers of the nursing board examinations. They are located at Mendiola right infront of San Beda College.
by Kia Subido
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Victorino Mapa Highschool
Victorino Mapa High School (formerly Manila East High School), situated in San Miguel, Manila. It has produced a list of successful graduates in various fields since its foundation in 1923. The institution is considered as one of the top schools in Manila in terms of its performance in achievement tests and competitions.
GUESS WHAT? It is one of the oldest high schools in city. Plus, in 2007, VMHS was named one of the cleanest schools in Manila.
by Janine Aldover
References:
http://www.wikipedia.com
GUESS WHAT? It is one of the oldest high schools in city. Plus, in 2007, VMHS was named one of the cleanest schools in Manila.
by Janine Aldover
References:
http://www.wikipedia.com
La Consolacion College
La Consolacion College Manila was founded in 1902 when His Excellency Msgr. Placido Chapelle, the Papal Nuncio, offered the first ten Filipino Augustinian Sisters a house at R. Hidalgo St., Quiapo near the Basilica of San Sebastian.
La Consolacion College Manila is composed of its College Department with its six schools, namely -
- School of Business and Accountancy
- School of Arts and Sciences,
- School of Nursing ,
- School of HRM and Tourism,
- School of Information Technology & Computer Studies
- School of Music and the Basic Education Department.
by Janine Aldover
References:
http://www.lccm.edu.phhttp://www.wikipedia.com
University of the East
The founder of University of the East is Dr. Francisco Dalupan Sr. He first Chairman of the Board and the President of the University of the East (UE). He is the father of the legendary Filipino basketball coach Virgilio "Baby" Dalupan. It started to be a review center for those who will take a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) board exam. Luckily four of their students got in the top rank. With these he led his colleagues to open a university to aid the need of our country because back then Filipinos are still adjusting to the effects of the war. It was named Philippine College of Commerce and Business Administration (PCCBA) and located in Manila. Because of their hardship to PCCBA was flourished and was granted by a university status (July 3, 1951). It was then called University of the East. Still growing in number University of the East has two university extensions, UE Caloocan and UE Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center.
by Jam Jesm Tutanes
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