James Lindenberg

James Lindenberg
Chairman, Bolinao Electronics Corporation (now ABS-CBN Corporation)
In office
June 13, 1946 – 1952
Succeeded byAntonio Quirino (1952–1957 as Chairman of Alto Broadcasting Corporation)
Eugenio Lopez, Sr. (Chronicle Broadcasting Network)
Personal details
Born(1921-12-20)December 20, 1921
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 2009(2009-04-28) (aged 87)
Makati, Philippines
SpouseSoledad S. Lindenberg
ProfessionEngineer

James Lindenberg (December 20, 1921 – April 28, 2009)[1] was an American-born Filipino engineer and businessman. He moved to the Philippines in the 1940s. He is credited for his founding of Bolinao Electronics Corporation (BEC), the precursor of ABS-CBN Corporation, and dubbed as the Father of Philippine Television.[2]

  1. ^ "Farewell to the Father of Philippine Television". www.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  2. ^ Salterio, Leah C. "2003: A good year for ABS-CBN — and how!". The Philippine Star.