Ricardo Penson

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Lagdameo and the surname or paternal family name is Penson.
Ricardo Penson
Personal details
Born (1952-06-09) June 9, 1952 (age 72)
Caloocan, Rizal, Philippines
Political partyIndependent
Spouse
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(m. 1996; ann. 2004)​
ChildrenRicky Asler Penson
Residence(s)Pasig, Metro Manila
Alma materSan Beda College (BSBA, Marketing)

University of Cincinnati (BBA, Marketing Management)

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (MDP, Management)
OccupationBusiness executive, social activist

Ricardo Lagdameo Penson (born June 9, 1952) is a Filipino business executive and social activist. At present, he is the president and chief executive officer of Ausphil Tollways Corporation a Manila-based transport infrastructure development company and Penson & Company, Inc.[1][2] He ran and lost as an independent candidate for the 2013 Philippine Senate elections.[2]

He advocates for an end to political dynasties in the Philippines and believes that immediate family members should be prohibited from running for public office regardless of the place or position.[3] In November 2012, he launched the Krusada Kontra Dynasty movement in order to further campaign for this advocacy. If elected as senator, he vows to pass a bill prohibiting political dynasties and that he would resign if it fails to become a law.[4]

Penson is single but was previously married to four women, the most notable of which was with Filipina actress Dina Bonnevie in 1996. His marriage to Bonnevie was annulled in 1999 amid accusations that he was psychologically incapable of being married.[5]

Penson, aside from being the CEO of Ausphil Tollways, is Chairman of Defense Resources Inc and Philco Aero Inc., original proponent of the Clark International Airport Terminal 2 Project.[6]

References

  1. ^ AUSPHIL Official Website, retrieved 2013-01-03
  2. ^ a b Santos, Reynaldo Jr. (2012-10-26). "Comelec approves 5 more senatorial bets". Rappler. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
  3. ^ "Should relatives be allowed to run in different areas?". Rappler. 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
  4. ^ Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (2012-11-06). "Senatorial bet vows to resign if he fails to pass anti-pol dynasty bill". GMA News. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
  5. ^ Araia, Rio N. (1999-07-04). "Dina Bonnevie seeks annulment from Dick Penson". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
  6. ^ Aning, Jerome (2013-03-03). "Ricardo Penson seeks to represent those left out f". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2013-03-11.


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