 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (May 2023) |
Margarita “Tingting” R. Cojuangco | |
|---|---|
| 28th governor of Tarlac | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Mariano Ocampo III |
| Succeeded by | Jose V. Yap Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Margarita Manzano de los Reyes April 29, 1944 Quezon City, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Political party | UNA (2012–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas–CMD (2008–2012) KAMPI (1997–2008) PDP–Laban (1992–1997) |
| Spouse | Peping Cojuangco |
| Children | Mikee Josephine Luisita Margarita Demetria Regina Patricia Jose |
| Residence | Makati |
| Profession | Public servant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Republic of the Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1989 - Present |
| Rank |  Colonel |
Margarita "Tingting" de los Reyes Cojuangco (born Margarita Manzano de los Reyes on April 29, 1944) is a Filipina politician, philanthropist and socialite. She was the former chairman of the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi) party and a member of the Council of Philippine Affairs (COPA). She was a candidate for a seat in the Senate in the 2013 Philippine Senate Election. Cojuangco lost in the election. She is the aunt of former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III.[1]
- ^ Saturnino M. Borras Pro-Poor Land Reform: A Critique - 2007 Page 166 "The landholding in this case involves a landlord who has special ties with the national ruling elites: Geronimo de los Reyes is the father of Margarita “Tingting” Cojuangco, who is the wife of Jose “Peping""