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This is a list of notable students, professors, alumni and honorary degree recipients of Arellano University . The following Arellanites were distinguished in various fields including public service, religion, literary arts, commerce, and medicine. The list includes people who have studied at various levels in the university, from elementary up to postgraduate school.
Gardo Versoza | Filipino actor |
Bayani Agbayani | Filipino actor and comedian |
Charee Pineda | Filipino actress and politician |
Joey de Leon | Broadcast journalist, comedian, actor, and television presenter |
Ted Failon [1] | Broadcast journalist and former Congressman |
Richard Gomez | Actor |
Aljo Bendijo | Broadcast journalist |
Yasmien Kurdi | Actress, Magna Cum laude |
Kevin Santos | Actor, Cum laude |
Mike Tan | Actor, dancer, model |
Isko Moreno [2] | Mayor of Manila |
Higino A. Acala Sr. | Lawyer and civil servant |
Timmy Chipeco | Politician |
Rodolfo Biazon | Senator |
Samira Gutoc-Tomawis | Politician |
Jhong Hilario | Actor, Councilor of the First District of Makati |
Alvin Teng | Filipino basketball player |
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