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Fernando Lopez
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| 3rd and 7th Vice President of the Philippines | |
| In office December 30, 1949 – December 30, 1953 |
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| President | Elpidio Quirino |
| Preceded by | Elpidio Quirino |
| Succeeded by | Carlos P. Garcia |
| In office December 30, 1965 – September 23, 1972 |
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| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Emmanuel Pelaez |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished Title next held by Salvador Laurel |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office December 30, 1953 – December 30, 1965 |
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| In office December 30, 1947 – December 30, 1949 |
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| Mayor of Iloilo City | |
| In office September 26, 1945 – December 30, 1947 |
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| Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources | |
| In office 1965–1971 |
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| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Jose Y. Feliciano |
| Succeeded by | Arturo R. Tanco |
| In office December 30, 1949 – December 30, 1953 |
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| President | Elpidio Quirino |
| Preceded by | Placido Mapa |
| Succeeded by | Placido Mapa |
| 9th Senate President pro tempore of the Philippines | |
| In office 1958–1965 |
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| President | Carlos P. Garcia Diosdado Macapagal |
| Preceded by | Manuel Briones |
| Succeeded by | Lorenzo Sumulong |
| Chairman, ABS-CBN Corporation | |
| In office February 28, 1986 – May 26, 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Eugenio Lopez Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Eugenio Lopez Jr. |
| Personal details | |
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Fernando Hofileña Lopez
April 13, 1904 Jaro, Iloilo, Philippine Islands |
| Died | May 26, 1993 (aged 89) Iloilo City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Nacionalista (1945–1946; 1957–1993) |
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Democratic (1953–1957) Liberal (1946–1953) |
| Spouse | Maria Salvacion "Mariquit" Javellana-Lopez |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Statesman, politician |
Fernando Hofileña Lopez Sr. (April 13, 1904 – May 26, 1993) was an important Filipino statesman. He was a member of the well-known Lopez family of Iloilo. He served as Vice President of the Philippines three times.
He was Vice President under Elpidio Quirino from 1949 to 1953. Later, he served under Ferdinand Marcos from 1965 to 1972. He was also the chairman of ABS-CBN Corporation from 1986 until he passed away.
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Early Life and Political Beginnings
Fernando Lopez was born on April 13, 1904, in Jaro, Iloilo City. His parents were Benito Villanueva Lopez and Presentacion Javelona Hofileña. He was the younger brother of Eugenio Lopez Sr.. The Lopez family was very wealthy and powerful in their province.
Fernando went to high school at Colegio de San Juan de Letran. He finished there in 1921. He then studied law at the University of Santo Tomas and earned his law degree in 1925. After passing his exams, he chose not to work as a lawyer. Instead, he helped his older brother manage their family's many businesses.
In 1945, President Sergio Osmeña chose Lopez to be the mayor of Iloilo City. This was surprising because he had no political experience before this. In 1947, he ran for senator and won the election.
Lopez also helped start two universities. These were the University of Iloilo and the FEATI University in Manila. The Lopez brothers owned several important companies. These included the first Filipino-owned airline, newspapers like the Manila Chronicle, and the media giant ABS-CBN Corporation. They also owned companies in sugar, telecommunications, and power.
Serving as Vice President
The Vice President of the Philippines is the second-highest official in the country. They are ready to take over if the President cannot do their job.
First Term: Working with President Quirino (1949–1953)
In 1949, Fernando Lopez became Vice President. He served alongside President Elpidio Quirino. During this time, he also worked as the Secretary of Agriculture. He held these positions until 1953. After this, he was elected as a senator again. He was re-elected as senator in 1959.
Second and Third Terms: Partnering with President Marcos (1965–1972)
In 1965, Lopez ran for Vice President with Ferdinand Marcos. They won the election. He was re-elected in 1969. This made him the only Vice President in Philippine history to serve two terms that were not back-to-back. He also served under two different presidents and belonged to different political parties.
When martial law was declared in 1972, the Lopez family faced many challenges. They had spoken out against President Marcos. Because of this, the position of Vice President was removed. The Lopez family also lost many of their political and business assets.
Later Life and Legacy
After President Marcos was removed from power in 1986, Fernando Lopez returned to business. He became the chairman of FHL Investment Corporation. He also became the vice-chairman of First Philippine Holdings Corporation.
Fernando Lopez passed away on May 26, 1993. He was 89 years old. He left behind his wife, Mariquit Javellana, and their six children. He was the longest-living Vice President for many years. Later, Teofisto Guingona Jr. surpassed this record in 2017.
Honors and Awards
: He received the Knight Grand Cross of Rizal (KGCR) from The Order of the Knights of Rizal.
