3 Notable alumni of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute
Updated: June 09, 2026 EliteDegrees
De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute is ranked #8,800 in the world and #84 in Philippines by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 3 notable alumni from De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Honey Lacuna
1965-. (aged 61)
civil servant
Maria Sheilah "Honey" Honrado Lacuna-Pangan is a Filipina physician and politician who served as the 28th mayor of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, from 2022 to 2025. The first woman to become the city's mayor, Lacuna previously served as the city's 33rd and second female vice mayor from 2016 to 2022, as officer-in-charge of the Manila Department of...
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2. Willie Ong
1963-. (aged 63)
cardiologist
Willie Tan Ong is a Filipino cardiologist, internist and media personality who rose to prominence for giving medical advice through his Facebook page and YouTube channel. Ong was also a candidate for the 2019 Philippine Senate election, largely capitalizing on his social media presence. He was a candidate for vice president in the 2022 Philippine presidential election as the running...
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3. Maria Rosario Vergeire
health officer
Doctor
Maria Rosario Clarissa Singh-Vergeire is a Filipino physician and public health official. She formerly served as the top undersecretary of the Department of Health from June 2023 to July 2025. She also served as the officer in charge of the department from July 14, 2022, to June 5, 2023, following her appointment by President Bongbong Marcos. She was also the...
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