Peping Cojuangco

Philippine politician

José Sumulong Cojuangco Jr. (born José Cojuangco y Sumulong[note 1] on September 19, 1934[3]), more popularly known as Peping Cojuangco, is a Filipino politician. He was a Philippine Congressman[4] and the 9th president of the Philippine Olympic Committee from 2004 to 2018.[5]

José S. Cojuangco Jr.
9th President of the Philippine Olympic Committee
In office
January 2005 – March 5, 2018
Preceded byCelso Dayrit
Succeeded byVictorico P. Vargas
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Tarlac's First District
In office
June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998
Preceded byVacant
Post last held by Eduardo Cojuangco Jr.
Succeeded byGilberto C. Teodoro Jr.
In office
December 30, 1961 – December 30, 1969
Preceded byJose J. Roy
Succeeded byEduardo Cojuangco Jr.
Municipal Mayor of Paniqui, Tarlac
In office
1959–1961
Personal details
Born
Jose Cojuangco y Sumulong

(1934-09-19) September 19, 1934 (age 90)
Intramuros, Manila, Philippine Islands[1]
Political partyLABAN (c. 1978)
PDP-Laban (1983-1988)
LDP (1988-1997)
KAMPI (1997-2009)
Spouse(s)Margarita de los Reyes
Children5 (inc. Mikaela Ma. Antonia)
ResidenceDasmariñas Village, Makati, Metro Manila[2]

He is the younger brother Corazon Aquino and uncle of Benigno Aquino III, both were Philippine presidents.

References

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  1. José Cojuangco Jr.'s Birth Certificate
  2. Atencio, Peter (24 February 2018). "Cojuangco vows to be still an active POC member". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on 26 February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  3. "NOC PHI CV Cojuangco" (PDF). Philippine Olympic Committee. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  4. "Official biography". Philippine Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  5. Terrado, Reuben (9 June 2011). "Lopez is PHL's chief of mission for 2012 Olympics". GMA News Online. Retrieved 13 June 2011.