Eugenio López Sr.

For other people with the same name, see Eugenio Lopez (disambiguation).
In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Hofileña and the surname or paternal family name is López.

Eugenio H. López Sr.
Chairman, Chronicle Broadcasting Network (now ABS-CBN Corporation)
In office
September 24, 1956 – September 22, 1972
Preceded byAntonio Quirino (1952–1957; as Chairman of Alto Broadcasting System, later merged with Chronicle Broadcasting Network)
James Lindenberg (Bolinao Electronics Corporation)
Succeeded byFernando López (reopened ABS-CBN)
Personal details
BornEugenio Hofileña López
(1901-07-20)July 20, 1901
Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippine Islands
DiedJuly 5, 1975(1975-07-05) (aged 73)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
SpousePacita de Santos Moreno
ChildrenEugenio López Jr.
Oscar M. López
Presentación M. López-Psinakis
Manuel M. López
Roberto M. López
OccupationJournalist, broadcaster
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Eugenio "Eñing" Hofileña López Sr. (Tagalog: [juˈhɛnjo ˈlɔpɛs]; July 20, 1901 – July 5, 1975) was a leading business figure in the Philippines. He was the founder of López Group of Companies. He belonged to the prominent López family of Iloilo, one of the leading political families in the Philippines.

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