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Jose Cojuangco Jr. | |
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 Cojuangco in 2016 | |
| 9th President of the Philippine Olympic Committee | |
| In office January 2005 – March 5, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Celso Dayrit |
| Succeeded by | Victorico P. Vargas |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Tarlac's 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | District recreated Post last held by Danding Cojuangco |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert Teodoro |
| In office December 30, 1961 – December 30, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Roy |
| Succeeded by | Danding Cojuangco |
| Mayor of Paniqui, Tarlac | |
| In office 1959–1961 | |
| Vice Mayor of Paniqui, Tarlac | |
| In office 1957–1959 | |
| Member of the Paniqui Municipal Council | |
| In office 1955–1957 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | José Sumulong Cojuangco Jr. September 19, 1934[1] Intramuros, Manila, Philippine Islands[2] |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2008–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (1955–1965) Liberal (1965–1978) Laban (1978–1983) PDP–Laban (1983–1988) LDP (1988–1997) KAMPI (1997–2008) |
| Spouse | Margarita de los Reyes |
| Children | 5 (inc. Mikee) |
| Residence(s) | Dasmariñas Village, Makati, Metro Manila[3] |
José "Peping" Sumulong Cojuangco Jr. (born September 19, 1934) is a Filipino politician, sports administrator, and businessman. He served as the 9th president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) from 2004 to 2018.[4] He previously served as the Representative of Tarlac's 1st district from 1961 to 1969 and 1987 to 1998.[5] He began his political career in Paniqui, Tarlac where he served as councilor, vice mayor, and then mayor. A member of the Cojuangco political dynasty, President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino was his sister and President Benigno Aquino III was his nephew.
- ^ "NOC PHI CV Cojuangco" (PDF). Philippine Olympic Committee. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 28, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ José Cojuangco Jr.'s Birth Certificate
- ^ Atencio, Peter (February 24, 2018). "Cojuangco vows to be still an active POC member". Manila Standard. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (June 9, 2011). "Lopez is PHL's chief of mission for 2012 Olympics". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 13, 2011.
- ^ "Official biography". Philippine Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2016.