Edgardo Roces Explained

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: TV5 Network Incorporated. Media Ownership Monitor. Vera Files. June 6, 2024.
2. News: Torre. Nestor U.. Roces receives Min-On's highest honor. June 6, 2024. Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.. July 23, 2005. A3-3.
3. News: Arevalo. Rica. MTRCB, SEAFCTV team up to boost child-sensitive programs. June 6, 2024. Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.. September 30, 2006. G3. '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. News: Policarpio. Allan. Kid-friendly TV shows, model TV celebs. June 6, 2024. Inquirer Entertainment. INQUIRER.net. December 8, 2012. Four of the trophy presenters were Anak TV president Elvira Yap-Go, chair Edgardo Roces....
5. News: Child-friendly TV programs and stars to be honored. June 6, 2024. Eagle News. Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. December 6, 2017.
6. News: Morato. Pia Roces. A culture of security. June 6, 2024. Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp.. September 17, 2021. It was here where my uncle, Edgardo Roces, gave me my very first education on media literacy..
7. Book: The 1993 Philippine Media Factbook and Other Facts and Figures. 1993. Philippine Information Agency, Research Department. 97. June 6, 2024. Edgardo Roces, Pres. [...].
8. News: Gatdula. Leah Salterio. Joko Diaz surfaces after year-long hiatus. June 6, 2024. Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.. April 26, 2000. B15.
9. News: Sad state of kiddie TV programming. June 6, 2024. Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp.. May 29, 2002. 23.
10. News: GMANews.TV. Noynoy for president campaign reaches Iloilo. June 6, 2024. GMA News Online. GMA Network. August 28, 2009.
11. News: August 27, 2009. 'Noynoy for President' signature drive launched. ABS-CBN News. live. June 11, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20150810223433/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/08/27/09/noynoy-president-signature-drive-launched. August 10, 2015.
12. News: Aning. Jerome. Ricardo Penson seeks to represent those left out. June 6, 2024. Inquirer News. INQUIRER.net. March 3, 2013.
13. News: Bug fans shell out ₱300,000 to restore a ₱40,000 beetle. June 6, 2024. Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.. November 19, 2000. B1.
14. News: Francisco-Prieto. Ria. Sugarland's sweetest union: Isabel Roces and Fean Trebol. June 6, 2024. Lifestyle.INQ. INQUIRER.net. December 5, 2014.