Andres Soriano III Death; Brother of billionaire Andres Soriano III dies
A lesser-known scion of the late Filipino industrialist and long-time CEO of San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Andres Soriano Jr. died on Monday, February 17, Monday.
A. Soriano Corporation (Anscor), the Soriano family’s holding company behind the high-end Amanpulo Resort in Palawan as well as wire manufacturer Phelps Dodge, announced on Tuesday that its vice-chairman, Eduardo J. Soriano, 69, had passed on. The cause of his death was not disclosed.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Eduardo J. Soriano, our vice-chairman and director, today, February 17, 2025. He served as director of A. Soriano Corporation (‘Anscor’) since 1980 and became vice-chairman in 1990. He was Anscor’s treasurer prior to his retirement in 2018,” the company said.
“Our Chairman, Mr. Andres Soriano III, the Board of Directors, and the entire Anscor group of companies extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Eduardo J. Soriano. We are profoundly grateful for his invaluable contributions and service to Anscor,” the publicly-listed company said.
One of Anscor’s subsidiaries is Seven Seas Resorts and Leisure Incorporated, owner of the world-renowned Amanpulo Resort, a 90-hectare island in Pamalican, Palawan province. The premium resort with 40 casitas and 9 luxury villas, has been patronized by some of the Philippines’ rich and famous as well as Hollywood stars and other foreign VIPs. One night in the secluded and private resort costs around P100,000. Amanpulo is operated by Amanresorts Management, a firm based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
