MANILA, Philippines — Business tycoon Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco has died. He was 85.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of Cojuangco, chairman and chief executive officer of San Miguel Corporation, the largest food and beverage conglomerate in the country. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Eduardo ‘Danding’ Cojuangco, Jr.,” said Roque in a statement.Aside from SMC, his flagship company, Cojuangco was also chairman of Petron Corporation and various other enterprises.
A former ambassador to the United States, Cojuangco’s influence also spread over to politics, being the chairman of the Nationalist People’s Coalition party.In a tweet, the Philippine Basketball Association paid tribute to Cojuangco, for his “countless contribution” to the PBA, and to Philippine sports.Thank you for your countless contribution to the PBA and 🇵🇭 sports!
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