Chino Roces

Joaquin "Chino" Pardo Roces (June 29, 1913 – September 30, 1988) was a Filipino businessman and newspaper publisher. He was best known for being the founder of the Associated Broadcasting Corporation (now known as TV5) and a former owner of The Manila Times, as well as his staunch opposition of the administration of Ferdinand Marcos.

For the road named after him, see Chino Roces Avenue.
Not to be confused with China Roces.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Pardo and the surname or paternal family name is Roces.

Chino Roces
Born
Joaquin Pardo Roces

(1913-06-29)June 29, 1913
San Miguel, Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedSeptember 30, 1988(1988-09-30) (aged 75)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Known forFounder of Associated Broadcasting Corporation
Former owner of The Manila Times
SpousePacita Carvajal
Children3
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