GENAT01R: The Nationalian Course

Lecture Notes
Faculty: Dr. Marcon R. Espino, Dean, SABM
Source: The Nationalian Course Packet

THE FOUNDER’S LEGACY

(Lesson 3)

Learning Outcomes:
• Identify the values and motivation of the Founder that led him in establishing an
educational institution.
• Recognize the value of education.

The Founder’s Life History

• The JHOCSON ORIGIN.

o Oral tradition within
the family has it that
a Hoc-Sung from
Amoy, China was the
progenitor of the
Jhocson clan in the
Philippines.
o Mariano Fortunato
Jhocson’s lineage
has been traced back
four generations to
Tomas Jocson, likely
born in the late 18th
century, who married
Juana Francisca de
los Reyes.
o Marriage certificates were found in archives for Tomas’s son Feliciano who married
Florentina Velasco on February 28,1824, and Feliciano’s son Remigio who married Marta
Papa on February 15, 1846.
o Remigio’s son was the father of Mariano.

CRISPULO JHOCSON
Birth date: June 9, 1850
Birthplace: Manila
Profession: Sculptor and wood carver
Awards: Honorable mention by the Ministerio de Ultramar
Honorable mention by the Jurado Internacional de
Premios
Wife: Marcela Dela Cruz
Children: 8

Mariano was the third child.

 GENAT01R: The Nationalian Course
Lecture Notes
Faculty: Dr. Marcon R. Espino, Dean, SABM
Source: The Nationalian Course Packet

MARIANO FORTUNATO JHOCSON (Jocson Y Cruz)

Birth date: October 14, 1877
Birthplace: Sta. Cruz, Manila
Primary and
Secondary education: Ateneo Municipal de Manila
Character as
a young child: Practical, business-minded
First work: Bookkeeper at Bazar Filipino
Secondary education: 1891-1892; 1895-1897
Degrees: Bachiller en Artes (today's high school)
and Certificate as Perito Mercantil (Expert
in Business, equivalent to today's
business administration courses) in 1897
with a grade of Aprobado (passed).
Work during
the revolution: Schoolteacher
Character during
the revolution: Pacifist
Death: March 17, 1928
▪ Atoy, as he was fondly called in the family.
▪ He learned by example the value of honest work from
Crispulo.

• Marriages

MARIANO AND CONSUELO

▪ Mariano married his first wife Consuelo Luciano from Cavite in
1901. They had two children:
o Domingo
o Ramon
▪ Consuelo died in 1908

MARIANO AND CONSUELO

▪ Mariano married Miguela Martin with whom he had eight (8)
children:
o Florencia
o Recaredo
o Remedios
o Leticia
o Teodoro
o Jesus
o Mariano
o Pacita
 GENAT01R: The Nationalian Course
Lecture Notes
Faculty: Dr. Marcon R. Espino, Dean, SABM
Source: The Nationalian Course Packet

• The Families

o MARIANO and CONSUELO

Domingo L. Jhocson (son)
• Married to Josefa Lim; they had 13 children.
• President of National University (1945-1987)
• First alumnus of National University to graduate from
Columbia University. Upon his return from his studies abroad,
he taught Accounting at National University, and a year later,
was appointed Acting Dean College of Commerce.
• He and Josefa brought several deserving student scholars from
Marinduque to study in NU. Most of them went on to become
successful in their respective districts
• PACU President, 1962-1963

Consuelo Jhocson Miguel

• Eldest daughter of Domingo and Josefa
Jhocson.
• Graduated with a Commerce degree
from National University and Library
Science from National Teachers’
College.
• Chief Librarian in NU for close to two
decades.

o MARIANO and MIGUELA

Doña Miguela Martin Vda de Jhocson (wife)
• Took over as NU’s comptroller
• Inculcated in her children the values of respect for authority
and deep religious faith
• Closed NU during the Japanese Occupation
• Reopened the school after the liberation in 1945
• Assigned her children to serve in the NU administration

Florencia Jhocson-Javier (1st child; daughter)

• Bachelorate of Science in Education
• Married Major Melchor M. Javier of the Philippine Medical
Corps.
• Taught Spanish subjects and helped manage the NU Girls’
Dormitory, and later became Treasurer.
 GENAT01R: The Nationalian Course
Lecture Notes
Faculty: Dr. Marcon R. Espino, Dean, SABM
Source: The Nationalian Course Packet

Emmanuel J. Javier
• Son of Dr. Melchor Javier and Florencia
Jhocson-Javier,
• Graduated with a Bachelor of Science
in Chemistry from National University
• Faculty and Head of Laboratories.

Recaredo “Danding” Jhocson (2nd child; son)

• BS Commerce, 1933
• He was a member of the underground guerilla movement
during the Japanese occupation and was incarcerated at Fort
Santiago.
• He served as Registrar.

Remedios Jhocson (3rd child; daughter)

• Remedios Jhocson-Custodio
• Bachelor of Arts
• Married Eligio Custodio in 1931.
• She served as Treasurer and Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

Leticia Jhocson-Paguia (4th child; daughter)

• BS Commerce, 1949
• Taught at the College of Commerce and served as Registrar.
• Director of the Physical Education Department.
• President of the Manila Bay Baseball League and was called
the “Czarina of Philippine Baseball”.
• First woman President of the UAAP for its 1952-1953 season.
• Fondly called “Mommy” by everyone.
• All of her six children – Celerino Jr., Roberto, Teresita, Arline,
Carla, and Elaine – served in various significant roles in the
administration of the school.

Celerino J. Paguia, Jr.

• The eldest son of Leticia Jhocson and
Celerino Paguia, Sr.
• Long time coach of the NU Bullpups and
the NU Bulldogs, as well as football
games of the Philippine Youth Football
Team.
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Lecture Notes
Faculty: Dr. Marcon R. Espino, Dean, SABM
Source: The Nationalian Course Packet

Dr. Arline Paguia-Asensi-Royo

• Second child of Leticia Jhocson and
Celerino Paguia, Sr.
• Bachelor of Science in Commerce and a
Doctor of Education from NU.
• Served NU for 50 years from 1959 to
2009 as: Secretary of the Board of
Trustees, High School Principal,
University Registrar and Vice President
for Academic Affairs, and UAAP Board
Member.

Pauline A. Paggao
• Oldest daughter of Arline Paguia
and Nestor Asensi.
• BS in Banking and Finance and
an MA in Educational
Management from NU.
• University Registrar for 42 years

Engr. Carla P. Falconit

• Fifth child of Leticia Jhocson and
Celerino Paguia Sr.
• Served as Dean of Student Affairs, Vice
President for External Affairs, and
Engineering Acting Dean.
• Organized and united the different
fraternities, sororities, and other
“samahan” groups into one brotherhood
called the United Students Organization
of the National University (USONU).
• Technical Panel member on Engineering
Education of the Commission of Higher
Education.
• PRC commended her “for contributing
to the enhancement not only of the
Chemical Engineering profession but
also of the entire engineering academic
program.”
 GENAT01R: The Nationalian Course
Lecture Notes
Faculty: Dr. Marcon R. Espino, Dean, SABM
Source: The Nationalian Course Packet

Teodoro Jhocson (5th child; son)

• Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Comptroller until his
death in 1999.
• He and his wife, Lourdes “Nelly” Intengan, devoted their lives
to service of the University.
• While his brothers Domingo and Jesus served as presidents of
the University, Teddy inherited the post of comptroller from his
mother, Doña Miguela, thus making him the head of the
Jhocson clan after her death.

Jesus Jhocson (6th child; son)

• NU President (1987-2003)
• Board of Trustees (1959 - 1962)
• Treasurer (1948 - 1966)
• VP (1967 - 1987)
• HS Principal and Faculty Member
• PACU President, 1974-1978

Dr. Gabriel T. Jhocson

• Third child of Jesus Jhocson and Alma
Tavanlar.
• Served as Director of the NU Graduate
School that experienced an influx in
terms of student enrollees during the SM
Partnership period.

Mariano, Jr. “Naning” (7th child; son)

• BS Commerce
• Property Custodian and as member of the Board of Trustees.

Pacita Jhocson-Ocampo (8th child; daughter)

• Property Custodian and Head of the Purchasing Department.
• The mother of former NU President Teodoro Ocampo, current
VP for Administration Jose Nilo Ocampo, and Musical Director
Louie Ocampo.
 GENAT01R: The Nationalian Course
Lecture Notes
Faculty: Dr. Marcon R. Espino, Dean, SABM
Source: The Nationalian Course Packet

Teodoro J. Ocampo
• Is the eldest son of Pacita Jhocson and
Benigno Ocampo.
• NU President (2003-2018).
• Vice-Chairman of the Board (2018-
present)

Jose Ricardo SA Ocampo

• Son of Teodoro Ocampo.
• Served as High School Principal
and Dean of Student Affairs in
NU Manila.
• Administrative Director, NU
Laguna (2018-2024).
• Executive Director, NU Las Piñas
(2024-Present)

Jose Nilo J. Ocampo

• Son of Pacita Jhocson and Benigno
Ocampo.
• Industrial Engineering degree from
National University.
• He is the current Vice-President for
Administrative Services and member of
the UAAP Board.

• The grandchildren of Mariano and Miguela grew up seeing their parents, uncles and aunts a
closely knit, family-oriented clan.
• They saw them as good people in loving relationships with one another and with strong
religious fervor.
• Yet, in the eyes of the third generation Jhocsons, they were almost rigid in their traditionalism
and old-fashion respect for authority. When a sibling made a wrong decision or was in error,
there were no recriminations. It was always important not to offend the other’s feelings.
 GENAT01R: The Nationalian Course
Lecture Notes
Faculty: Dr. Marcon R. Espino, Dean, SABM
Source: The Nationalian Course Packet

• Even sentiments were kept suppressed lest the other take offense. But it kept the Jhocsons
together.
• When the third generation Jhocsons became involved in running the University, they too
subjected themselves to the authority of the second generation in true Jhocson fashion, even
when they recognized red flags emerging from the dearth of progress and change.

OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS and RELATIVES

Feliciano Jocson
• The Founder’s 2nd degree uncle, a Chinese mestizo pharmacist who
owned a drugstore in Escolta.
• A Katipunero who became Secretary of Welfare of the Departmental
Government of Central Luzon under Emilio Aguinaldo’s revolutionary
government; he changed his name’s spelling to Hokson in nationalistic
fervor
• Opposed the signing of the Pact of Biak na Bato; executed at the hands
of fellow Filipinos and disappeared
Remigio Jocson
• The Founder’s younger brother and a Spanish writer and poet
• Taught at the Colegio Mercantil and later at National University and
headed its Spanish Department
• Published his textbook at the NU Press which was used not just in NU
but also in the University Belt
Isabelo Tampinco
• The husband of the Founder’s aunt Victoria Jocson.
• A sculptor and a classmate of Rizal at the Academia de Dibujo y Pintura.
• His works included:
o the Manila Cathedral's famous facade,
o the high relief on Santo Domingo Church's molave door
o the main altar of Laoag Cathedral
o wood carvings in San Agustin Church
o the interior of the Old Senate Session Hall of the National Museum,
Malacañang’s entablature, and
o the façade of NU Pharmacy and Dentistry Building (now Camilo
Osias Hall).
• A recipient of merito civil medal for his sculptures (1880), silver medal
at the tercentenary celebrations of Saint Theresa of Avila (1882), silver
medal and diploma of honor at the Philippine Exposition in Madrid
(1887), gold medal at the Exposicion Universal de Barcelona (1888),
gold medal at the Exposicion de Filipinas (1895) and gold medal at the
St. Louis Exposition (1904).
Dr. Nora Jocson-Claravall
• The Founder’s grandniece from brother Manuel Jocson’s family.
• Served as longtime University Chief Librarian.
 GENAT01R: The Nationalian Course
Lecture Notes
Faculty: Dr. Marcon R. Espino, Dean, SABM
Source: The Nationalian Course Packet

Motives and Desires of Mariano Fortunato Jhocson

Upholding the Vision and Legacy of the Founder

• Educational Highlights toward the End of the 19th Century before the Founder Was
Born. A school of mercantile accounting and modern languages patterned after the
Commercial School of Barcelona was inaugurated on July 15, 1840. It offered accounting,
mercantile correspondence, mathematics, French, English and other subjects; offered
by premiere schools in Manila.

• By the time National University celebrated its golden jubilee in 1950, the second
generation Jhocsons had collectively brought the Founder’s vision to fruition and the
Jhocsons of Sampaloc were deeply entrenched in their Manila community. National
University, being one of the first schools to open after the war, had quickly gained a huge
enrollment. For the Jhocsons, life revolved around the school.

• Don Mariano had a wide network of professionals who helped him succeed with his quest
for quality and accessible education.

• His hardships as a youth prompted him to establish a school for the Filipino masses.
o It was to his widow, Miguela, and his eldest son, Domingo, that the founder
expressed his desire for his family to continue the work that he had begun,
providing good education for the marginalized youth of his country.

• The Jhocsons are an underrated nationalistic clan.

• They are loved by many because they are family oriented.