The UP Vanguard Hall of Fame
President Ferdinand E. Marcos
Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralín Marcos was President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. He was a lawyer, member of the Philippine House of Representatives (1949-1959) and a member of the Philippine Senate (1959-1965). During World War II he claimed to be the leader of Ang Maharlika, a guerrilla force in northern Luzon. In 1963 he became Senate President.
President Manuel A. Roxas
President Manuel A. Roxas, the last President of the Commonwealth and First President of the Republic of the Philippines, served as a Brigadier General during World War II. An exemplary student in his days in the University of the Philippines, he embarked in a career in public service in both the executive and legislative branches.
Senator Mamintal A. Tamano
Senator Mamintal Tamano comes from a long line of scholars among Muslim families. He had distinguished himself in his personal studies as well as in politics. He held the distinction as the Muslim senator with the longest time in office.
Vanguard Luis D. Beltran
Vanguard Luis D. Beltran was a staple of Filipino life. We listened to his radio program at dawn. We read his newspaper column during breakfast. His evening TV shows entertained and informed us. Louie was the “King of TriMedia” – a giant in radio, print, and television.
