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He was married to Maria Clara Suniel-Canoy. He has six children, respectively Eric, Rebecca, Ike aka "Butch", Charley, Tessa and Harriet. |
He was married to Maria Clara Suniel-Canoy. He has six children, respectively Eric, Rebecca, Ike aka "Butch", Charley, Tessa and Harriet. |
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His brother, Nestor Rabe Canoy (1927-2017), was Renowned Radiation Oncologist at the Ellis Fischel State Cancer Hospital and was in Private Practice as well.<ref>https://saintjohnjackson.org/on-the-death-of-fr-chas-father-nestor-canoy/</ref> |
His brother, Nestor Rabe Canoy (1927-2017), was a Renowned Radiation Oncologist at the Ellis Fischel State Cancer Hospital and was in Private Practice as well.<ref>https://saintjohnjackson.org/on-the-death-of-fr-chas-father-nestor-canoy/</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:16, 7 August 2020
Henry Canoy | |
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| Born | Henry Rabe Canoy[1] November 1, 1923 |
| Died | May 16, 2008 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Don Henry |
| Occupation(s) | businessman, broadcaster |
| Known for | founder of Radio Mindanao Network |
| Spouse | Maria Clara Suniel |
Henry Rabe Canoy[2] (November 1, 1923 – May 16, 2008) was a Filipino businessman and founder of Radio Mindanao Network.
Canoy was born in Cagayan de Misamis, Misamis Province into a family of teachers and traders.
In 1952 Canoy started the DXCC radio station, this was Cagayan de Oro's first radio station. Canoy wanted to use radio for public broadcasting to inform, educate and also entertain listeners. Up until this time the main source of news for most Filipinos came from Manila based newspapers.
Canoy went on to open up many more local radio stations throughout the Philippines, together these stations formed the Radio Mindanao Network.
In 2002 Philippines President Gloria Arroyo praised Canoy for his achievements in and contributions to broadcast journalism.
After Canoy's death President Arroyo released a statement praising his legacy,
Henry Canoy elevated local radio as exponents of rural progress and development. His legacy in the field of broadcast journalism goes beyond the airwaves of Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) and into the realm of genuine service to the country
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Personal life
He was married to Maria Clara Suniel-Canoy. He has six children, respectively Eric, Rebecca, Ike aka "Butch", Charley, Tessa and Harriet.
His brother, Nestor Rabe Canoy (1927-2017), was a Renowned Radiation Oncologist at the Ellis Fischel State Cancer Hospital and was in Private Practice as well.[3]
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