Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. | |
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![]() Cojuangco in 2020 | |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Tarlac's 1st District | |
In office December 30, 1969 – September 23, 1972 | |
Preceded by | José Cojuangco Jr. |
Succeeded by | Vacant[a] Post later held by Jose Cojuangco Jr. |
19th Governor of Tarlac | |
In office December 30, 1967 – December 30, 1969 | |
Preceded by | Benigno Aquino Jr. |
Succeeded by | Jose Macapinlac |
Chairman of the Philippine Racing Commission | |
In office 1975–1978 | |
President | Ferdinand Marcos |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Nemesio Yabut |
Personal details | |
Born | Eduardo Murphy Cojuangco Jr. June 10, 1935 Paniqui, Tarlac, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands |
Died | June 16, 2020 Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines | (aged 85)
Political party | Nationalist People's Coalition (1991–2020) |
Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (1967–1991) |
Spouse | Soledad "Gretchen" Oppen-Cojuangco |
Children | 6 (including 2 daughters with Aileen Damiles) |
Relatives | Henry Cojuangco (brother) |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines Los Baños California Polytechnic State University |
Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Philippine Air Force |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Reserves |
Eduardo "Danding" Murphy Cojuangco Jr. (June 10, 1935 – June 16, 2020) was a Filipino businessman and politician. He was the chairman and CEO of San Miguel Corporation,[1] the largest food and beverage corporation in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. He served as a Philippine ambassador and governor of Tarlac.[2] In 2016, his personal wealth was estimated at US$1.16 billion,[3] and it was estimated that at one time, his business empire accounted for 25% of the gross national product of the Philippines.
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