Freddie M. Garcia
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Freddie M. García | |
|---|---|
| President, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation | |
| In office May 26, 1997 – December 31, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Eugenio Lopez III |
| Succeeded by | Luis F. Alejandro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Federico M. García July 13, 1944 |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Occupation | Co-founder, Star Magic Judge, Pilipinas Got Talent |
Federico "Freddie" M. García (Tagalog pronunciation: [gaɾˈsɪa]; born July 13, 1944), also known as FMG, is a Filipino business executive who served as President of ABS-CBN Corporation, the largest media conglomerate in the Philippines, from May 26, 1997 to December 31, 2003, and one of the four co-founders of Star Magic.[1]
García attended the College of Business Administration at the University of the Philippines Diliman.[2]
Career
García began his career with ABS-CBN as sales executive in 1966 until 1972, when the network was shut down following the declaration of Martial law in the Philippines. He then moved to GMA Radio Television Arts from 1974 to 1986.
García rejoined ABS-CBN in 1987 as Executive Vice-President and General Manager. He became its president and chief operating officer in 1998 until 2003. He rejoined ABS-CBN as a board director and management consultant in 2006.
Pilipinas Got Talent
In 2010, García joined as a judge of Pilipinas Got Talent until midway to its sixth season.[3][4][5] In 2025, Garcia returned as a judge for the seventh season.
