Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
AUGUST 21, 1976
Jose Chichioco Cojuangco Sr. (July 3, 1896 – August 21, 1976), one of the patriarchs of the Cojuangco clan passed away during the time all his businesses were scrutinized by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
Born in Malolos, he founded Mantrade, the Bank of Commerce, the First United Bank (renamed UCPB) and Pantranco Bus Co.
He served as Representative of the 1st District of Tarlac from 1934-1946. Don Pepe married Demetria Sumulong and was the father of President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino and the grandfather of President Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
Photo credit: R. A. Uy
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