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as Cojuangco (). He adopted the Christian name José Cojuangco ("''El Chino''" José) in 1865 when he moved to

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. The Cojuangco clan is among the most powerful and influential

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, exercising economic control over several banks (such as

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', GMA News Network, Stephanie Dychiuu, 18 January 2010 The clan has at various time been highly involved in Philippine politics, with several members having entered public office in both local and national positions.

Alphabetical listing of family members

* Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III,

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(2010–2016) * Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino,

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(1986–1992) * Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino, actress * Eduardo Cojuangco Jr., businessman and politician * José "Pepe" Cojuangco Sr., politician (grandson and namesake of José "''El Chino''" Cojuangco) * José "Peping" Cojuangco Jr., politician * Mark Cojuangco, politician * Mikee Cojuangco Jaworski, equestrienne and actress * Gilbert Cojuangco Teodoro, lawyer and politician * Josephine Cojuangco Reyes, educator and school administrator

References

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