Danding Cojuangco

The Honorable Eduardo Cojuangco Jr.
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.
Governor of Tarlac
In office December 30, 1967 – December 30, 1969
Preceded by	Benigno Aquino Jr.
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. (1935-06-10)June 10, 1935 Paniqui, Tarlac, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands
Died	June 16, 2020(2020-06-16) (aged 85) Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
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	Philippines
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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