1. Hidilyn Diaz (1991)

Filipino Weightlifter

Weight lifter and airwoman who is the first Filipino person to win an Olympic gold medal. She also took home a silver medal in the 2016 Olympic Games. She won...

2. Ben Villaflor (1952)

Filipino Boxer

2-time WBA Super Featherweight Champion, he was the Ring Super Featherweight Champion from October 1973–October 1976.

3. Ruru Madrid (1997)

Filipino Actor

Known as the 2012 runner-up in the reality talent competition called Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break, this Filipino actor subsequently appeared on such GMA Network dramas as...

4. Christian Morones (2000)

Reality Star

One of the teen players of the seventh season of Pinoy Big Brother, a season dubbed Lucky 7.

5. Cornillo Muhajil (1999)

Reality Star

Rocketed to fame in 2016 as one of the teen housemates on the seventh season of Pinoy Big Brother.

6. Buddy Zabala (1971)

Filipino Musician

Though he also performed with indie and new wave rock bands called Cambio and The Dawn, this Filipino bassist and songwriter is most famous for his earlier work with The...

7. Carlo Gonzales (1990)

Actor

8. Alyssa Alano (1987)

Actor

9. Cesar Climaco (1916)

Filipino Politician

Cesar Cortez Climaco was a Filipino politician who served as mayor of Zamboanga City for 11 years and three nonconsecutive terms. A prominent critic of the martial law regime of...

10. Carlos Camins (1887)

Journalist

Carlos Camins Y Hernandez was the former governor of the old Zamboanga Province from 1931 to 1934. His parents were Francisco Camins a member of the Spanish Navy Unit stationed...

11. Abu Sabaya (1962)

Filipino Islamist

Abu Sabaya born Aldam Tilao was one of the leaders of the Abu Sayyaf in the southern Philippines until he was killed by soldiers of the Philippine Army in 2002.

12. Maria Isabelle Climaco Salazar (1966)

Filipino Politician

Maria Isabelle Climaco Salazar also known as Beng Climaco is a Filipino politician and currently the mayor of Zamboanga City the Philippines. Prior to this she was councilor of the...

13. Maria Clara Lobregat (1921)

Filipino Politician

María Clara Rafols Lorenzo Lobregat was a Latina Zamboangueña - Filipina politician from Zamboanga City where she served as its first woman mayor and also a representative to the Philippine...

14. Roseller T. Lim (1915)

Filipino Politician

Roseller Tarroza Lim was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the Senate and House of Representatives from 1949 to 1963. He also served as Court of Appeals...

15. Erico Basilio Fabian (1957)

Filipino Politician

Erico Basilio Apolinario Fabian served in the Zamboanga City's Council Vice-Mayor Mayor and a Representative.

16. Mark Villon (1983)

Filipino Footballer

Mark Villon is a Filipino international footballer who plays as a defender for Manila Jeepney F. C.. Villon previously played for San Beda College and made his international debut in...

17. Roberto Gomez (pool player) (1978)

Billiards Player

Roberto Gomez is a professional pocket billiards player from Zamboanga City Philippines.

18. Mark Barroca (1986)

Basketball Player

Andy Mark C. Barroca is a Filipino professional basketball player currently plays for the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers in the Philippine Basketball Association. He currently wears the number 14...

19. Alfonso Marquez (basketball) (1938)

Filipino Basketball Player

Alfonso R. Marquez better known as Alfonso Boy Marquez is a former Filipino basketball player. Marquez was born in Zamboanga City Philippines. A product of Ateneo de Zamboanga High School...

20. Rudy Lingganay (1986)

Filipino Basketball Player

Rudy B. Lingganay Jr. is a professional basketball player. He plays for the GlobalPort Batang Pier in Philippine Basketball Association.

21. RR Garcia (1990)

Basketball Player

Ryan Roose Garcia is a Filipino basketball player currently playing for the GlobalPort Batang Pier of the Philippine Basketball Association. He was selected 6th overall in the 2013 PBA Draft...

22. Gec Chia (1979)

Filipino Basketball Player

George Christian T. Chia better known as Gec Chia is a Filipino professional basketball player who last played for the Barako Bull Energy Boosters in the Philippine Basketball Association. Chia...