In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Murphy and the surname or paternal family name is 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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^Conde, Carlos H. (June 18, 2005). "Spotlight: The Philippines' power broker". The New York Times. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
^Drogin, Bob (January 1, 1991). "Profile : The King of Cronies Eyes Power in the Philippines : Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. amassed a fortune under Ferdinand Marcos and survived his ouster. He remains an embarrassing thorn in the side of Corazon Aquino". Los Angeles Times.
^"Eduardo Cojuangco". Forbes. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
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the assassination, alleged that his co-conspirators told him that DandingCojuangco ordered the assassination. Martinez also alleged that only he and...
obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 June 2020. "Tycoon and kingmaker DandingCojuangco dies". ABS-CBN News. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2020. "'The Boss'...
through which he gained control of the copra industry together with DandingCojuangco, and being the general put in charge of logging in the Philippines...
President Ferdinand Marcos and his cronies. It was alleged that Marcos, DandingCojuangco, Juan Ponce Enrile, and others conspired to tax coconut farmers, promising...
former Batasang Pambansa member Mercedes Cojuangco-Teodoro.[citation needed] He is also the nephew of DandingCojuangco, chairman of San Miguel Corporation...
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owned by Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr., a fellow Filipino businessman and politician. On April 15, 2021, ten months following the death of Cojuangco, SMC amended...
aftermath of the People Power Revolution, San Miguel Corporation chairman DandingCojuangco fled the country. At the start of the 1986 season, some Magnolia players...
president, slid down to become the vice presidential running mate of DandingCojuangco and won. President Ramos handpicked Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. as...
focusing his duties as head coach in 1991. "It was former ambassador DandingCojuangco who asked me to become a head coach in 1985," Black relates, "I had...
station chains in the Philippines "Who We Are". "Petron appoints DandingCojuangco as chairman". ABS-CBN News. "Page 48 -Definitive Information Statement...
included prominent personalities and future Marcos cronies Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco Jr.: 286 and pharmaceuticals magnate Jose Yao Campos. Marcos first...
scene. But in 1999, a controversy erupted when Ginebra owner Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco, Jr. announced the promotion of Allan Caidic as playing assistant...
Supreme Council of Bishops of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI). DandingCojuangco - chairman and CEO of San Miguel Corporation, the largest food and...
Radio Corp. of the Philippines of businessman and former ambassador DandingCojuangco. "RadioCorp". Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas. Retrieved...
latter's passing. In 1992, after the party nominated Doy Laurel, a pro-DandingCojuangco faction broke away and established the Nationalist People's Coalition...
group of the Philippines. It was founded in May 2001 by Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco and musician Ryan Cayabyab and aims to be a staunch advocate in the...
Edgardo Angara's Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino, business tycoon DandingCojuangco's Nationalist People's Coalition and Estrada's Partido ng Masang Pilipino...
presidential debate was held on March 22 among Laurel, Mitra, and Eduardo Cojuangco Jr., moderated by Puno and broadcast live on RPN. The debate was also...
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