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Closing date for the transaction was Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the station’s Makati offices, followed by a private reception for the new owners with the management team of ABC 5.


Former Trade and Industry Secretary Jose T. Pardo is the broadcasting company’s new chairman, while Cojuangco will be the president and chief executive officer.


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Tonyboy acquires ABC 5

October 24, 2003 - 12:00am

An investor group led by Antonio ‘Tonyboy’ Cojuangco has formally acquired television network Associated Broadcasting Co. (ABC 5) from the group of Edward U. Tan. Closing date for the transaction was Wednesday,...

Business

NDC urged to allot P1-B for franchise industry

By Marianne V. Go | September 26, 2002 - 12:00am

Former Trade and Industry Secretary Jose T. Pardo, who is also the founding chairman of the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), urged yesterday the National Development Corp. (NDC) to allocate at least P1 billion...

Business