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José Cojuangco Jr.
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Cojuangco in 2016
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| 9th President of the Philippine Olympic Committee | |
| In office January 2005 – March 5, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Celso Dayrit |
| Succeeded by | Victorico P. Vargas |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Tarlac's 1st district |
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| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 |
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| Preceded by | District recreated Post last held by Danding Cojuangco |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert Teodoro |
| In office December 30, 1961 – December 30, 1969 |
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| Preceded by | Jose Roy |
| Succeeded by | Danding Cojuangco |
| Mayor of Paniqui, Tarlac | |
| In office 1959–1961 |
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| Vice Mayor of Paniqui, Tarlac | |
| In office 1957–1959 |
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| Member of the Paniqui Municipal Council | |
| In office 1955–1957 |
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| Personal details | |
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José Sumulong Cojuangco Jr.
September 19, 1934 Intramuros, Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Political party | Lakas (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 |
| Relations | Robert Jaworski Jr. (son-in-law) |
| Children | 5, including Mikee |
| Residences | Dasmariñas Village, Makati, Metro Manila |
José "Peping" Sumulong Cojuangco Jr. was born on September 19, 1934. He is a well-known Filipino politician, sports leader, and businessman. He served as the 9th president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) for many years, from 2004 to 2018.
Before leading the POC, he was a Representative for Tarlac's 1st district. He held this position from 1961 to 1969 and again from 1987 to 1998. His political journey started in Paniqui, Tarlac, where he was a councilor, then vice mayor, and finally mayor. He is part of the famous Cojuangco political family. Former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino was his sister, and President Benigno Aquino III was his nephew.
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Early Life and Family
José Cojuangco Jr. was born on September 19, 1934. His parents were José Cojuangco Sr. and Demetria Sumulong. He is married to Margarita "TingTing" de los Reyes. They have five daughters, including Mikaela Ma. Antonia.
Political Journey
José Cojuangco Jr. had a long and active career in Philippine politics. He served in local government and later in the national legislature.
Starting in Local Government
Cojuangco began his public service in Paniqui, Tarlac.
- From 1955 to 1957, he was a member of the town's municipal council.
- He then became the Vice Mayor of Paniqui, serving from 1957 to 1959.
- In 1959, he was elected Mayor of Paniqui and held the position until 1961.
Serving in Congress (1960s)
In 1961, Cojuangco was elected to the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He represented the First District of Tarlac province. At that time, he was the youngest member of the House.
He was part of a special committee that helped create the first Land Reform Code of the Philippines. This law aimed to help farmers own the land they worked on. Cojuangco also wrote the Agriculture Marketing News Services Law. This law helped farmers get better information about selling their products. He was also Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture.
Cojuangco was re-elected in 1965 for a second term as a congressman. He served until 1969.
Working with Political Parties
Cojuangco played important roles in several political parties.
- In 1978, he was the campaign manager for the LABAN party. This party was led by Senator Benigno Aquino Jr..
- He became the Secretary-General of PDP–Laban in 1983 and later its president.
- He managed the presidential campaign for his sister, Corazon Aquino, in 1986.
- After the election, he joined leaders who called for President Ferdinand Marcos to step down during the 1986 People Power Revolution.
Returning to Congress (1980s–1990s)
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Cojuangco was elected to the House of Representatives again in 1987. He represented Tarlac's First District and won re-election in 1992 and 1995. He served in Congress until 1998.
During his time in the 8th Congress, he led the Committee on Agriculture. Later, he chaired the Committee on Public Order and Security. He also helped write the law that created the Philippine National Police. This law brought public safety agencies under the Department of the Interior. In the 9th Congress, he led the Special Committee on Food Security. He also authored the Agrarian Reform Communities Act.
Involvement with KAMPI
Cojuangco was a founder of Kampi party. This party was formed in 1997 to support Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for president. Later, Arroyo decided to run for vice president instead. Cojuangco remained with Kampi, which supported Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidential campaign in 2004.
Sports Leadership Career
José Cojuangco Jr. has also been a leader in the world of sports. He led several sports groups. He was the former President of the Philippine Junior Bowlers and the RP Golf Association. He also helped start the Metropolitan Association of Race Horse Owners. He is also the president of the Equestrian Association of the Philippines.
Leading the Philippine Olympic Committee
Cojuangco became the President of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) in January 2005. He ran for the position in November 2004 and won against the previous president, Celso Dayrit. He promised to get funding from private businesses to support sports.
He also led the Phil Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee. This group organized the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. Under his leadership, the Philippines won the most medals at these games. However, the country's ranking dropped in later games. The Philippines did not win any medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Cojuangco was re-elected as POC president in 2008 and again in 2012. He won a fourth term without anyone running against him in 2016. However, this election was later canceled by a court. A new election was held on February 23, 2018. Ricky Vargas won this election, ending Cojuangco's 13-year term as POC president. Vargas officially started his term on March 5, 2018.
Business Activities
As of July 2010, Cojuangco was a board member of Hacienda Luisita Inc. and Tarlac Development Corporation.
Images for kids
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Cojuangco in 2016
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Cojuangco's official portrait during the 8th Congress.
