5 Notable alumni of Mindanao State University
Updated: June 09, 2026 EliteDegrees
Mindanao State University is ranked #6,397 in the world and #28 in Philippines by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 5 notable alumni from Mindanao State 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 Mindanao State University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Samira Gutoc-Tomawis
1974-. (aged 52)
environmentalist
politician
journalist
Samira Ali Gutoc is a Filipina civic leader, journalist, environmentalist, women's rights advocate and politician. She served as a member of the Regional Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Transition Commission, which was tasked to draft the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
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2. Bruce Tolentino
1953-. (aged 73)
economist
Victor Bruce Jularbal Tolentino, is a Filipino economist, author, professor, and economic policymaker.
3. Harold Clavite
1977-. (aged 49)
Harold Clavite was the Director-General of the Philippine Information Agency. He was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte in July 2016 and remained in office until August 2019.
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4. Ronald dela Rosa
1962-. (aged 64)
politician
police officer
Ronald Marapon dela Rosa, known by his nickname Bato, is a Filipino politician and retired police officer who has served as a senator of the Philippines since 2019. He served under the Duterte administration as the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from July 1, 2016 to April 19, 2018, overseeing the government's war on drugs. He also served...
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5. Melisa Cantiveros
1988-. (aged 38)
television presenter
comedian
television actor
Melisa Bunayog Cantiveros is a Filipino comedian, television personality and actress. She rose to fame in 2009, after winning Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up. In 2015, she won the first season of the Filipino version of Your Face Sounds Familiar. She is currently one of ABS-CBN's contract talents and one of the host of the networks longest running morning show,...
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