List of Polytechnic University of the Philippines people

PUPians are the coined term for the people at Polytechnic University of the Philippines, although "Iskolar ng Bayan" is the official term used to denote PUP's students. PUPians are persons affiliated to the university, commonly including alumni, current and former faculty members, students, and others. Here follows a list of notable PUPians.

The Board of Regents

Governance of PUP is conducted by the Board of Regents through policy-making functions to carry out decisions and transactions of daily affairs of the university. These day-to-day standard operating procedures are administered by an appointed president who is assisted by five vice-presidents.

As of 2012, the members of the Board of Regents of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines System are as follows:

	Board Member
Chairman	Hon. Patricia B. Licuanan, Ph.D	Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education
Co-Chairman	Hon. Emanuel C. De Guzman, Ph.D	President of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Member	Hon. Edgardo J. Angara	Chairperson, Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture
Member	Hon. Juan Edgardo M. Angara	Chairperson, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education
Member	Hon. Hon. Margarita R. Songco	Deputy-Director General, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
Member	Hon. Mario G. Montejo	Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Member/PUP Alumni Representative	Hon. Rene A. Tanasas	President, Federation of Alumni Association in PUP, Inc.
Member/PUP Faculty Representative	Hon. Edna S. Lavadia	President, PUP Federated Faculty Association, Inc.
Member/PUP Students Representative	Hon. Helen J. Alfonso	President, ANAK-PUP Student Council Federation
Member/Private Sector Representative	Hon. Edicio G. dela Torre	President, Civil Network for Education Reform, Inc.
Member/Private Sector Representative	Hon. Corazon Alma G. de Leon	Secretary, Board of Governors and Chairman Chapter Development Committee, Philippine Red Cross
Board Secretary	Hon. Estelita Wi Dela Rosa, LL.B	Vice-President for Administration, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

University Officials

Name	Position
Emanuel de Guzman	President
Victoria Naval, DEM	Executive Vice President
Samuel Salvador, EdD	Vice President for Academic Affairs
Engr. Manuel M. Muhi, D.Tech.	Vice President for Research, Extension, Planning and Development
Prof. Alberto Guillo	Vice President for Administration
Dr. Juan C. Birion, DPA	Vice President for Student Services
Marissa Legaspi, CPA	Vice President for Finance
Joseph Mercado, DEM, D.Crim/Ph.D.	Vice President for Branches and Campuses

Notable Professors

• Eddie Villanueva - Religious Leader/2004 and 2010 Philippine Presidential election candidate/2013 Philippine Senatorial election candidate
• Ted Failon - Broadcast Journalist/Former Politician
• Ave Perez Jacob - Palanca Awardee, Writer
• Efren Abueg - Writer
• Domingo De Guzman, Lecturer - Palanca Awardee, Psychoanalyst
• Willard Riano, Professor - Dean, San Sebastian College of Law/National Reviewer in Remedial Law/Book author
• Rustica Carpio, Doctor - Educator/Writer/Actress
• Salvador Poquiz, Attorney - National Reviewer in Labor Law/Book author
• Romy Macalintal, Attorney - Topnotch election lawyer
• Jun Cruz Reyes, Professor - Writer
• Ofelia Carague, Doctor - former University President
• Alfredo Cuenca, Professor - two-time Palanca Awardee
• Rovelina B. Jacolbia, Doctor - Executive Vice President of the Philippine Association of Educators in Office Administration and Secretary of the Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business
• Francis Sababan, Professor - Taxation Law Expert/Book author/National reviewer in taxation
• Ave Prez Jacob, Professor - Multi-awarded writer/Poet
• Rogelio Ordonez, Professor - Writer/Poet
• Emanuel De Guzman, Doctor - Noted scholar and sociologist
• Siegfredo Calabig, Prof - Conductor of the world-renowned Banda Kawayan
• Cyril Ramos, Attorney - Deputy Ombudsman
• Tony Carreon, Professor - Stage, Film and Television Actor/Book author
• Mar Roxas, Senator - Professorial Chair Holder in Economics
• Ismael Bernal - Film Director/National Artist for Film
• Lilia Bautista - Former Chairperson of SEC
• Hector Villanueva, Professor - Former Philippine Press Minister on Demand
• Blas Ople - Former Senator/Lecturer
• Dante Tinga, Professor - Philippine Supreme Court Justice/College Dean
• Hans Kochler, Doctor - Professorial Lecturer
• Nemesio Prudente, Doctor - Former PUP President, political activist
• Albert Torres - The voice behind GMA Network
• John Gemperle -"Papa Jack"

Notable alumni

• Satur Ocampo - Party List Representative/Legislature/Journalist
• Ted Failon - Broadcast Journalist/Former Politician
• Romulo Macalintal - Lawyer, Broadcaster and President GMA's Election Lawyer
• Bayani Agbayani - Actor
• Carlo Pagulayan - Artist
• Steve Dailisan - GMA Reporter
• Love Añover - News Anchor/Television Hostess
• Jesli Lapus - Philippine's Department of Education Minister
• Rey Danseco - Journalist/Sports Commentator/International boxing judge
• Tado Jimenez - Comedian/Business Man
• Marc Logan - TV Personality
• Maan Macapagal - Correspondent
• John Gemperle - Radio DJ of Love Radio 90.7(Papa Jack) former instructor at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
• Eddie Villanueva - Religious Leader/2004 Philippine Presidential election candidate
• Vehnee Saturno, Composer
• Carlos Padilla, Congressman - Legislature
• Emanuel De Guzman, Doctor - Noted sociologist from University of Manchester
• Alexander Rojas - Writer
• Rogelio Ordoñez - Writer
• Denille Lou Valmonte - Bb. Pilipinas International 2006
• Jaime Flor Cruz - Beijing Bureau Chief of CNN
• Liezel Garcia - Pinoy Dream Academy Top Scholar
• Francisco Borlain - Mr. Universe 2006-07
• Rustica Carpio - Writer/Educator/Actress
• Richard Gomez - Actor/Model/Television Host
• Marco Sison - Singer, Composer
• Cristina Decena - Celebrity businesswoman
• Crispin Aranda, Immigration Expert
• James Ronald and Rodfil Obeso (aka Moymoy Palaboy) - Internet celebrities, Comedians
• Aljo Bendijo - News Anchor/Broadcast Journalist
• Jonathan Manalo- Song writer, composer of "Tara Tena " etc.
• Royal Pineda - Notable Modern Architect, "Budji Layug+Royal Pineda Designs" [1]
• Keirvin Anthony B. Viado - Marine Biologist, Model, Song Writer
• James Santiago - Noted Fashion Designer, Fashion Photographer,Stylist
• Maricel Halili, News Anchor/Reporter, TV5
• Kathrine S. Tan, Women Rights Advocate
• Arlyn Dela Cruz, Journalist
• Mike "Pekto" Nacua, Comedian
• Joven Tan, Film Director
• Ihman Esturco, Film Director
• Mosang, Comedian
• Nyerson Dexter Tualla, Bar Topnotcher
• Jerry Donato, Entertainment Subeditor, Philippine Star
• Salve Asis, Editor, Star Ngayon
• Carlo Carongoy, RPN 9 Reporter, Program Manager BITAG
• Dindo Flora, TV5, Reporter
• Francisco Canuto, CFO, Megaworld Corp.
• Joash Bermejo, Reporter/Writer, ZOE TV
• Emmanuel Paz, RPN 9 Reporter
• Weng Dela Fuente, Net 25 Newscaster and Reporter
• Albert "Betong" Sumaya, Comedian
• Kyla, Performing Artist
• Victoria Espano, Punongbayan & Araullo COO
• Henry Tan, Partner, SGV
• Mateo Gelito Montano, DSWD Undersecretary
• Yen Mempin, Radio DJ
• Rolino C. Bucao Jr., Banco De Oro Vice President for Information Technology
• Oliver C. Bucao, Accountancy professor at the University of Santo Thomas
• Rovelina B. Jacolbia, professor, Executive Vice President of Philippine Association of Educators in Office Administration