ALUMNI

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of the Philippines Diliman is proud of its alumni, who have made significant contributions to industry, academia, and society worldwide.

Our Alumni Community

Graduates of the Department’s degree programs are part of a legacy of excellence spanning over 100 years. Alumni lead in fields such as automotive, energy, robotics, manufacturing, and aerospace, driving innovation and shaping the future of engineering.

Alumni are employed by industry-leading companies, and many have founded startups or led community initiatives globally.

Where Our Graduates Work

Our alumni thrive across diverse sectors—automotive, aerospace, energy, tech, consulting, government, and academia—demonstrating the reach and versatility of a Mechanical Engineering degree.

Summa Cum Laude Honor Roll

The Department recognizes its summa cum laude graduates, who have achieved a weighted average grade (WAG) of 1.20 or better, exemplifying academic excellence.

1.150
Lance L. Calamiong
(2025)
1.184
Diego S. Amoranto
(2025)
1.198
Franz Daniel C. Co
(2025)
1.107
Mheriel Ann C. Alba
(2024)
1.116
John Robbie S. Laurio
(2024)
1.139
Jan Paul B. Aplacador
(2024)
1.0276
Caelan Joseph Consing
(2023)
1.0790
Christopher Banzon
(2023)
1.1471
Mathieu Raphael Alonzo
(2023)
1.0807
Vinz Keenan Go
(2022)
1.0994
Gerald Go
(2022)
1.1662
Carlos Emmanuel Garcia
(2019)
1.1159
John Ian Baytamo
(2013)
1.1291
Kenji Miyazaki
(2012)
1.1397
Stanley Jordan Siahetiong
(2011)
No GWA
Manuel Felizardo
(1922)

Licensure Exam Achievements

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of the Philippines Diliman prepares graduates for the Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination (MELE), a critical step towards professional mechanical engineering practice. The MELE tests knowledge in mathematics, engineering sciences, mechanical engineering law, power and industrial plant engineering, and machine design.

February 2025 MELE:
UP Diliman ranked 1st with a passing rate of 92.31% (48 out of 52 examinees).

Robert Adrian E. Ng 
Rank 5 (91.15%)

February 2024 MELE

Dominic P. Casio 
Rank 7 (90.80%)

February 2024 MELE

Rowill Christian R. Rempillo 
Rank 2 (93.60%)

August 2023 MELE

John Michael L. Bustamante 
Rank 4 (91.90%)

August 2023 MELE

UPAE Awards for BSME and ME Alumni

The UP Alumni Engineers Association (UPAE) has recognized numerous BSME and ME alumni for their contributions to mechanical engineering and related fields. Below is a comprehensive list of awardees, their graduation years, award years, and award titles:

2017 – Ferdinand M. Dela Cruz (BSME ’87) – Most Distinguished Alumnus
2017 – Cesar G. Romero (BSME ’87) – Professional Degree Award for Mechanical Engineering
2017 – Catalino A. Corpuz Jr. (BSME ’71) – National Achievement Award in Community Service
2016 – Ferdinand G. Manegdeg (BSME ’79) – Professional Degree Award for Mechanical Engineering
2014 – Cerlito G. San Juan (BSME ’69) – Professional Degree Award for Mechanical Engineering
2013 – Edwin N. Quiros (BSME ’82) – Professional Degree Award for Mechanical Engineering
2012 – Philamer C. Torio (ME ’79) – Professional Degree Award for Mechanical Engineering
2011 – Angelito D. Bermudo (ME ’81) – Professional Degree Award for Mechanical Engineering
2008 – Fernando V. Corrales (ME ’80) – Professional Degree Award in Mechanical Engineering
2007 – Bienvenido M. Gonzalez (ME ’78) – Professional Degree Award in Mechanical Engineering
2005 – Manuel V. Hernandez (ME ’75) – Departmental Award for Mechanical Engineering
2005 – Virgilio L. Isidro (ME ’79) – Achievement Award for Manufacturing
2004 – Leonardo B. De Ocampo (ME ’61) – Departmental Award for Mechanical Engineering
2004 – Henry Bon Liong Lim (ME ’73) – Achievement Award for Entrepreneurship
2002 – Jerry R. Tugade (ME ’79) – Departmental Award for Mechanical Engineering
2002 – Minerva P. Franco (ME ’64) – Achievement Award for Service to Industry
2000 – Ruben A. Garcia (ME ’54) – Achievement Award for Engineering Education
2000 – Eli Casimero (ME ’69) – Departmental Award for Mechanical Engineering
2000 – Manuel H. Torres (ME ’69) – Presidential Award
2000 – Reynaldo B. Vea (ME ’78) – Most Distinguished Alumnus
1999 – Francisco P. Bernardo Jr. (ME ’56) – Outstanding Achievement Award
1999 – Angelo V. Manahan (ME ’61) – Outstanding Achievement Award for Banking
1999 – Rodolfo C. Salazar (ME ’63) – Departmental Award for Mechanical Engineering
1999 – Cerlito G. San Juan (ME ’68) – Presidential Award
1999 – Domingo T. Toledo (ME ’68) – Outstanding Achievement Award
1998 – Leopoldo T. De Ocampo (ME ’27) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1998 – Rodolfo M. Murga (ME ’58) – Departmental Award for Mechanical Engineering
1998 – Leonides De Ocampo (ME ’93) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1998 – Leonardo De Ocampo (ME ’61) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1997 – Victor A. Lim (ME ’48) – Most Distinguished Alumnus
1995 – Leopoldo V. Abis (ME ’54, EE ’54) – Most Distinguished Alumnus
1994 – Manuel T. Zabat Jr. (ME ’54) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1994 – Mark Anthony G. Zabat (ME ’93) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1988 – Santiago R. Cruz (ME ’29, EE ’30) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1988 – Ernesto F. Sanvictores (ME ’53) – Most Distinguished Alumnus
1988 – Ibarra E. Cruz (ME ’54) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1987 – Michael G. Zabat (ME ’83) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1986 – Crisostomo A. Ortigas (ME ’24) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1986 – Clodoveo R. Soriano (ME ’27) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1986 – Gaston C. Ortigas (ME ’52) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1986 – Franklin A. Sison (ME ’57) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1986 – Emmanuel V. Soriano (ME ’59) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1986 – Gaston Ortigas Jr. (ME ’79) – Three Generations of U.P. Engineers
1985 – Tobias P. Marcelo (ME ’34) – Diamond Jubilee Award
1985 – Perfecto K. Guerrero (ME ’39) – Diamond Jubilee Award
1978 – German A. Yia (ME ’28) – Most Distinguished Service
1974 – David Sycip (ME ’37) – Most Distinguished Alumnus
1973 – Vicente T. Paterno (ME ’48) – Most Distinguished Alumnus
1972 – Cesar A. Virata (ME ’52) – Most Distinguished Alumnus
1967 – Juan L. Tiongson (ME ’21) – Citation of Merit
1966 – Estanislao P. Angeles (ME ’21) – Citation of Merit
1966 – Domingo S. Mendoza Sr. (ME ’25) – Citation of Merit
1965 – Crisostomo A. Ortigas (ME ’24) – Citation of Merit
1963 – Manuel I. Felizardo (ME ’22) – Citation of Merit