Eugenio López Sr.
Filipino journalist and broadcaster (1901–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people with the same name, see Eugenio Lopez (disambiguation).
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Hofileña and the surname or paternal family name is López.
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.
Quick Facts Chairman, Chronicle Broadcasting Network (now ABS-CBN Corporation), Preceded by ...
Eugenio H. López Sr. | |
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Chairman, Chronicle Broadcasting Network (now ABS-CBN Corporation) | |
In office September 24, 1956 – September 22, 1972 | |
Preceded by | Antonio Quirino (1952–1957; as Chairman of Alto Broadcasting System, later merged with Chronicle Broadcasting Network) James Lindenberg (Bolinao Electronics Corporation) |
Succeeded by | Fernando López (reopened ABS-CBN) |
Personal details | |
Born | Eugenio Hofileña López (1901-07-20)July 20, 1901 Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippine Islands |
Died | July 5, 1975(1975-07-05) (aged 73) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Nationality | Filipino |
Spouse | Pacita de Santos Moreno |
Children | Eugenio López Jr. Oscar M. López Presentación M. López-Psinakis Manuel M. López Roberto M. López |
Occupation | Journalist, broadcaster |
Known for | Father of Philippine TV |
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