Edgardo Roces

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Edgardo "Eddie" Carvajal Roces (born April 19, 1949) is a Filipino businessman. He is credited alongside Edward U. Tan with reviving his father Chino Roces' television station ABC (now TV5) in 1992. [1] He is also a long-time advocate for child-sensitive television programming in the Philippines, having served as president of the Southeast Asian Foundation for Children's Television (SEAFCTV) in the 2000s and as the chairman of Anak TV. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Roces served as president of the Associated Broadcasting Company (now TV5 Network) from 1992 until 2003, upon which the company was sold to Antonio "Tonyboy" Cojuangco Jr. of PLDT. [7] [8] [1] During his tenure, the revived company attempted to produce its own local shows but eventually resorted to relying on imported programs due to a lack of audience support. [9] In August 2009, he formed the Noynoy Aquino for President Movement (NAPM), a nationwide campaign that aimed to convince Sen. Benigno Aquino III to run for president in the 2010 elections via a signature drive. [10] [11] In 2013, he supported senatorial candidate Ricardo Penson's campaign against political dynasties. [12] Roces is also a founding member of the Volkswagen Club of the Philippines (VWCP), which was established in 1985. [13]

Personal life

Edgardo Roces is married to Julie Sarmiento Roces, and has three children. [14]

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  2. ↑ Torre, Nestor U. (July 23, 2005). "Roces receives Min-On's highest honor". Philippine Daily Inquirer . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A3-3. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  3. ↑ Arevalo, Rica (September 30, 2006). "MTRCB, SEAFCTV team up to boost child-sensitive programs". Philippine Daily Inquirer . The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. G3. Retrieved June 6, 2024. 'The biggest concern we've encountered going around the country is people asking us what TV programs are good enough for their children,' shared [Edgardo] Roces.
  4. ↑ Policarpio, Allan (December 8, 2012). "Kid-friendly TV shows, model TV celebs". Inquirer Entertainment . INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 6, 2024. Four of the trophy presenters were Anak TV president Elvira Yap-Go, chair Edgardo Roces...
  5. ↑ "Child-friendly TV programs and stars to be honored". Eagle News . Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. December 6, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  6. ↑ Morato, Pia Roces (September 17, 2021). "A culture of security". Philstar.com . Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved June 6, 2024. It was here where my uncle, Edgardo Roces, gave me my very first education on media literacy.
  7. ↑ The 1993 Philippine Media Factbook and Other Facts and Figures. Philippine Information Agency, Research Department. 1993. p. 97. Retrieved June 6, 2024. Edgardo Roces, Pres. [...]
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