The Cojuangco (; ; ; ) clan is a prominent Filipino family descended from Co Yu Hwan (), who migrated to the Philippines in 1861 from Hongjian Village, Jiaomei, Zhangzhou, Fujian. He was commonly called Khoân ko ("Brother Khuan") or Khó͘ Khoân ko / Khó͘ Hoân ko ("Brother Kho Khuan") among Hoklo people , and the latter was Hispanicized as Cojuangco (). He adopted the Christian name José Cojuangco ("El Chino" José) in 1865 when he moved to Bulacan.
The Cojuangco clan is among the most powerful and influential family in the Philippines, exercising economic control over several banks (such as Bank of Commerce) and trade houses, notably the sugar trade (Hacienda Luisita and Central Azucarera de Tarlac).Article, Government loans given to Cojuangco, GMA News Network, Stephanie Dychiuu, January 18, 2010 The clan has at various time been highly involved in Philippine politics, with several members having entered public office in both local and national positions.
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