Danding Cojuangco
Danding Cojuangco | |
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| 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 Post later held by Jose Cojuangco Jr. |
| 20th Governor of Tarlac | |
| In office December 30, 1967 – December 30, 1969 | |
| Vice Governor | Jose Macapinlac |
| 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 |
| Died | June 16, 2020 (aged 85) Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Party | NPC (1991–2020) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (1967–1978; 1986–1991) KBL (1978–1986) |
| Spouse | Soledad "Gretchen" Oppen-Cojuangco |
| Children | 6 (including Mark, Charlie, and 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 |
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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, the largest food and beverage corporation in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. He served as a Philippine ambassador and governor of Tarlac. In 2016, his personal wealth was estimated at US$1.16 billion, and it was estimated that at one time, his business empire accounted for 25% of the gross national product of the Philippines.