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Eugenio Lopez Jr.

Eugenio Lopez Jr.

Filipino businessman (1928–1999)

For other people with the same name, see Eugenio Lopez (disambiguation).
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Moreno and the surname or paternal family name is Lopez.

Eugenio "Geny" Moreno Lopez Jr. (Tagalog: [uˈhɛnjo 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.

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Early life

Historical marker installed by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines commemorating Geny Lopez

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.

Lopez was portrayed by Christopher de Leon in the 1995 film Eskapo.

References

  1. [1]
    "Our Heritage and the Departed: A Cemeteries Tour". Presidential Museum & Library (Philippines). Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  2. [2]
    Brazil, Eric (2 July 1999). "Eugenio Lopez, Philippine mogul". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
  3. [3]
    "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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