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- ↑ Weider, Joe; Weider, Ben; Steere, Mike (15 September 2006). Book. ISBN 9781596701243.
- 1 2 "IN MEMORIAM Let us remember our former President of Bodybuilding Sport and Mr. Philippines STAN CARBUNGCO, who passed away March 10 at the age of 80. His remains lie at Funenaria Paz, Araneta Ave., QC. Internment on Thursday march 15". IRONPINOY.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
