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Fernando Lopez
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Fernando Lopez

Vice President of the Philippines from 1949 to 1953 and 1965 to 1972

Fernando "Nanding" Hofileña Lopez Sr. (April 13, 1904 – May 26, 1993) was a Filipino statesman.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Fernando Lopez (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Apr 13, 1904, died May 26, 1993.1

About

A member of the influential López family of Iloilo, he served as vice president of the Philippines under Presidents Elpidio Quirino from 1949 to 1953 under the Liberal Party and Ferdinand Marcos from 1965 to 1972, under the Nacionalista Party. He was also the chairman of ABS-CBN Corporation from 1986 to his death in 1993.

From Wikipedia’s article on Fernando Lopez, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedUniversity of Santo Tomas3
  • Date not recordedUniversity of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law3
  • Date not recordedColegio de San Juan de Letran3

Lopez was born on April 13, 1904, in Jaro, Iloilo City to Benito Villanueva Lopez and Presentacion Javelona Hofileña. He was the younger brother and only sibling of Eugenio Lopez Sr. The Lopez family was the richest and most influential family in the province.

Lopez studied high school at Colegio de San Juan de Letran, finishing in 1921. He studied law in the University of Santo Tomas, earning his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1925. After passing the bar examinations, he did not go into private practice, but helped his older brother manage the family business.

In 1945, with no prior political experience, Lopez was chosen by President Sergio Osmeña to be mayor of Iloilo City. In 1947, he ran for senator and won.

Lopez was one of the founders of University of Iloilo and the FEATI University in Manila.

The brothers Eugenio and Fernando owned the Iloilo-Negros Air Express Company (the first Filipino owned air service), the Iloilo Times (El Tiempo), the Manila Chronicle, and ABS-CBN Corporation.

From Wikipedia’s article on Fernando Lopez (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Career

Occupation: politician, entrepreneur, minister.9

  • 1965 to 1972Vice President of the Philippines6 7
  • 1954 to 1993Chair, University of Iloilo8
  • 1949 to 1953Vice President of the Philippines6 7
  • Date not recordedFounded ABS-CBN Corporation4
  • Date not recordedFounded University of Iloilo5
  • Date not recordedMember of the Senate of the Philippines6

After the removal of Marcos from power as a result of the People Power Revolution of 1986, Lopez became chairman of FHL Investment Corporation and vice-chairman of First Philippine Holdings Corporation.

He died on May 26, 1993, a month after his 89th birthday, leaving behind his wife Mariquit Javellana with whom he had six children: Yolanda, Fernando Jr. (Junjie), Alberto (Albertito), Emmanuele, Benito and Mita. He was the longest living vice president until he was surpassed by Teofisto Guingona Jr. in 2017.

From Wikipedia’s article on Fernando Lopez (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Personal life

  • BornApr 13, 1904, Iloilo City10
  • DiedMay 26, 1993, Iloilo City11
  • CitizenshipPhilippines12
  • SpouseMariquit Lopez13

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