Eugenio Lopez Jr.
September 24, 1956 – May 26, 1993[b]
(1928-11-04)November 4, 1928
Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippine Islands
Hillsborough, California, U.S.
Regina Paz L. Lopez
Maria Rosario L. Lopez
Rafael Kevin L. Lopez
Roberta Pilar L. Lopez
Ernesto Miguel L. Lopez
Ramon Javier L. Lopez
Eugenio "Geny" Moreno Lopez Jr. (Tagalog: [juˈhɛnjo ˈlɔpɛs]; November 4, 1928 – June 28, 1999) was the chairman emeritus of ABS-CBN Corporation from 1997 to 1999. He was known within the Lopez Group of Companies as "Kapitán" (Filipino for "Captain"). His great-grandfather Eugenio J. Lopez (1839–1906) was known as "Kapitán Eugenio" ("Captain Eugenio") during his time.
Early life
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He was born as Eugenio Moreno Lopez in 1928 in Iloilo City. His parents were Eugenio Lopez Sr. and Pacita Moreno. He was a nephew of former Philippine Vice President Fernando Lopez. He was educated at San Beda College, the Ateneo de Manila, Virginia Military Institute where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, and Harvard University where he earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.[2]
In 1956, he purchased equipment for the radio and television stations of ABS-CBN Corporation, which his father owned. He would later lead ABS-CBN as its president until 1972. His father remained as the chairman and CEO.[citation needed]
Death
Lopez died of cancer on June 28, 1999, in Hillsborough, California,[3] six months before the inauguration of the Millennium Transmitter and the new office building and studio annex of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center. The office building was named in his memory.
In popular culture
Lopez was portrayed by Christopher de Leon in the 1995 film Eskapo.
References
- ^ "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ^ Brazil, Eric (2 July 1999). "Eugenio Lopez, Philippine mogul". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
- ^ "Eugenio Lopez, Philippine mogul". San Francisco Chronicle. July 2, 1999. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
Preceded by First | ABS-CBN Chairman-Emeritus May 26, 1997 – June 29, 1999 | Succeeded by Vacant |
Preceded by | ABS-CBN Chairman May 26, 1993 – May 26, 1997 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by First | ABS-CBN President September 24, 1956 – September 21, 1972 | Succeeded by Vacant |
Preceded by Vacant | ABS-CBN President/CEO February 28, 1986 – March 26, 1993 | Succeeded by |
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- Angelo Castro Jr.
- Antonio Quirino
- Bong Osorio
- Carlo Katigbak
- Charo Santos-Concio
- Cory Vidanes
- Dong Puno
- Eugenio Lopez III
- Eugenio Lopez Jr.
- Eugenio Lopez Sr.
- Fernando Lopez
- Freddie M. Garcia
- Gina Lopez
- James Lindenberg
- Jeff Canoy
- Johnny Manahan
- Kriz Gazmen
- Maria Ressa
- Mark Lopez
- Noli de Castro
- Olivia Lamasan
- Peter Musñgi
- Randy David
- Tamara Benitez
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