J. Amado Araneta | |
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| Born | Jesús Amado Sitchon Araneta February 26, 1907 |
| Died | November 17, 1985 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | University of the Philippines Manila (BSBA) |
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| Known for | Araneta Center Bacolod Murcia Milling Company |
| Spouse | Ester Bustamante Araneta-Araneta |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Marciano Yulo Araneta (father) Natividad Sitchon (mother) |
Jesús Amado "Amading" Sitchon Araneta (February 26, 1907 – November 17, 1985) was a Filipino businessman. He was initially involved in sugar plantations, but invested in commercial real estate following the Second World War. He is best known for the development of the Araneta Center in Quezon City and for his influence in the Philippines both before and after the Second World War.