11 Notable alumni of Jose Rizal University
Updated: June 09, 2026 EliteDegrees
Jose Rizal University is ranked #9,499 in the world and #93 in Philippines by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 11 notable alumni from Jose Rizal University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Jose Rizal University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Philip Paniamogan
1991-. (aged 35)
basketball player
Phillip Criszam Jabar Paniamogan is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).
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2. Mel Lopez
1935-2017 (aged 82)
politician
Gemiliano "Mel" Campos Lopez Jr. was a Filipino politician who served as the 20th and 22nd Mayor of Manila from 1988 to 1992 and as OIC - Mayor of Manila from 1986 to 1987 and an assemblyman of the Batasang Pambansa of the Philippines from 1984 to 1986. He was also a former chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission from...
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3. Philip Cezar
1951-. (aged 75)
basketball player
basketball coach
Philip Dudley Cezar is a Filipino former basketball coach, player and politician. Known by the monikers "Mr. Stretch", "Tapal King" and "The Scholar", he was part of the fabled Crispa Redmanizers ballclub of the Philippine Basketball Association that won two Grand Slams in 1976 and 1983. He was named the Most Valuable Player in 1980. He was also a many-time...
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4. Marvin Hayes
1986-. (aged 40)
basketball player
Marvin Hayes is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Muntinlupa Cagers of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He was selected as the 21st overall pick in the 2010 PBA draft by Alaska.
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5. Archie Gamboa
1964-. (aged 62)
lawyer
Archie Francisco Feranil Gamboa is a Filipino lawyer and retired police general who served as the 23rd Chief of the Philippine National Police from October 2019 to September 2020.
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6. Ramon Magsaysay
1907-1957 (aged 50)
engineer
politician
Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay Sr. QSC GCGH KGE GCC was the seventh president of the Philippines, serving from 1953 until his death in 1957. An automobile mechanic by profession, Magsaysay was appointed military governor of Zambales after his outstanding service as a guerrilla leader during the Pacific War. He then served two terms as Liberal Party congressman for Zambales's at-large...
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7. Romeo Acop
1947-2025 (aged 78)
politician
Romeo Macusi Acop was a Filipino police officer, lawyer, and politician who served as the representative for Antipolo's second district from 2010 to 2019, and again in 2022 until his death in 2025.
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8. Vergel Meneses
1969-. (aged 57)
basketball player
Vergel Corpuz Meneses is a retired Filipino professional basketball player and a politician, serving as mayor of the municipality of Bulakan, Bulacan. He previously played in the Philippine Basketball Association and served as the former head coach for the JRU Heavy Bombers of the NCAA Philippines. He is also a former PBA Most Valuable Player and a many-time member of...
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9. Elmer Espiritu
1985-. (aged 41)
basketball player
Elmer Torres Espiritu is a Filipino former professional basketball player who last played for Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played five seasons for the University of the East Red Warriors in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines from 2005 to 2009. He captained the Warriors team that finished runner-up to the Ateneo...
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10. Mark Borboran
1981-. (aged 45)
basketball player
Mark Anthony Rosales Borboran is a Filipino professional basketball player who last played for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
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11. John Wilson
1987-. (aged 39)
basketball player
John Richard Wilson is a British journalist and broadcaster.