Soledad Oppen Cojuangco (born 1940) is a Filipino freelancer and philanthropist from Negros Occidental, Philippines. She worked as an associate in her ancestral business. Her husband named Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. (Politician and Businessman) died on June 16, 2020 in Taguig, Philippines.
Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. passed away on June 16, 2020.
Mr. Cojuangco Jr. suffered from heart failure and pneumonia and was admitted to St. Luke’s Medical Center, Global City. However, he was unable to survive during the treatment process and died.
He served as the President and CEO of the largest food company in the Philippines, San Miguel Corporation. He became the biggest businessman in the country as his business empire was worth about 25% of the GDP of his country.
Additionally, he was one of the members of the NPC political party from 1991 to 2020. He served as the Governor of Tarlac.
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| true full name | Soledad “Gretchen” Oppen-Cojuangco. |
| Nickname | Loneliness. |
| in the news for | Her husband Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. died on June 16, 2020. |
| Profession | Freelancer and philanthropist. |
| Age (as of 2020) | 80 years . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | 1940. |
| Nationality | Philippine |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Negros Occidental, Philippines. |
| Gender | Woman. |
| ethnicity | Philippine |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Religion | Christian. |
| zodiac birth sign | N/A |
| house location | Philippines. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 5″ . Centimeters: 165cm . Meters: 1.65 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 56 kg . Pounds: 124 pounds . |
| eye color | Black. |
| Hair color | Black. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Not known. Mom : Will update soon. |
| Brothers | Not known. |
| personal life relationships | |
| Marital status | Married. |
| husband’s name | Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. |
| Son | Mark Cojuangco and Carlos Cojuangco. |
| Daughter | Margarita Cojuangco Barrera and Luisa Cojuangco Cruz. |
| Last update | On June 29, 2020 (© Dreshare.com). |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduate. |
| College | High school. |
| College | Private school in Manila. |
Early life
Soledad “Gretchen” Oppen-Cojuangco was born in 1940 in Negros Occidental, Philippines. Her calculated age of her as of 2020 is 80 years old.
Still, she did not reveal her mother and father on the internet sources. Eduardo Cojuangco Jr.’s wife studied at the community secondary school. Later, she moved to Manila for her graduate studies.
Personal life
Soledad Oppen Cojuangco & Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. (Husband)
Eduardo and Soledad were married in the early 1980s. The couple shared two daughters, Margarita Cojuangco Barrera and Luisa Cojuangco Cruz. Soledad Oppen Cojuangco is the mother of her two sons whose names are Mark Cojuangco and Carlos Cojuangco.
However, she separated from her husband in the year 2000. Eduardo then began living with Aileen Damiles (1996 Binibining Pilipinas Universe winner) and their two daughters. The news published in The Philippine Star.
Some facts about Soledad Oppen Cojuangco
- Soledad and Eduardo defended the importance and value of sport in our lives.
- The late business executive had been known as the godfather of basketball in the early 1980s.
- Cojuangco Jr. showed his strong association with the Consolidated Team of the North.
- Through the San Miguel Corporation, he received ownership of the three basketball teams San Miguel Beermen, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, and Star Hotshots in the Philippine Basketball Association.
- He became the main benefactor of the De La Salle Green Archers men’s basketball team.
- He spoke English and other native languages such as Tagalog (Filipino), Ilocano and
- In addition, he completed his studies at Lafayette College (New Jersey) and De La Salle University (Pennsylvania).
- His food and beverage company became the largest organization in Southeast Asia.
- He assumed the political roles in 1986 and assigned the ambassador of the Philippines.
- Soledad Oppen Cojuangco helped her husband in business and political work.
- Eduardo Cojuangco Jr.’s wife effectively managed his appointments and tasks.
- He established his close bond with Ferdinand E. Marcos (President, Philippines).
- He played an important role during the imposition of Martial Law in 1972. Also, he was the only civilian in the Rolex 12 people group.
- Cojuangco Jr. accused as the mastermind behind Benigno Aquino Jr.
- However, her name was also dragged up in the Coco Levy Fund Controversy over the dispute over the funds.
- He expressed his plan to encourage the planting of coconuts among farmers in the Philippines.
- Still, Soledad Oppen Cojuangco’s wife realized that all the funds went to the Marco family and their known associates.
- Apart from that, the government said it used the maximum funds from the coconut tax to gain control of the 72% stake in the United Coco Planters Bank.
- He acquired the assets and money valued at around US$1.16 billion as a well-known business personality from his home country. In addition, she made the biggest investment of hers in the food and beverage sector and made huge profits.
- He served in the military with the rank of colonel in the Philippine Air Force.
- He was up for the 2004 Philippine presidential election, and later withdrew his name.
- Soon, he announced as the NPC party chairman with his power and planning, he earned the title and valor of a kingmaker in the party and Philippine politics.
- He participated in the 1992 presidential elections. However, he lost the elections and secured third place. It was the moment in which he founded his Popular Nationalist Coalition to fulfill his dream. Fidel V. Ramos won the presidential elections (1992) with 23% of the vote.
- Mrs. Soledad is a lover and a philanthropist.
- He gave his generous support in the restoration of the churches in Tarlac and Negros.
- She learned that the art of forgiving people is the secret of her enduring 55-year married relationship.