Leopoldo Masa Araneta

Leopoldo M. Araneta (1900-1967) was born March 6, 1900 in La Carlota, Negros Occidental, Philippines, to Marciano Soriano Araneta of Molo, Iloilo and Rosario Masa of San Jose, Antique. As a businessman, Leopoldo was one ot the first Filipino entrepreneurs in the import and export trade business, circa 1946. Leopoldo died on February 26,1967 in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines and his remains was laid to rest at the Manila Memorial Park.