Henry Rabe Canoy (November 1, 1923 – May 16, 2008) was a Filipino businessman and founder of

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. Canoy was born in

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into a family of teachers and traders. In 1952, Canoy started the DXCC, the first radio station in Cagayan de Oro. Canoy wanted to use radio for

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to inform, educate and also entertain listeners. Up until this time the main source of news for most Filipinos came from

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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, Philippine President

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praised Canoy for his achievements in and contributions to

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After Canoy's death President Arroyo released a statement praising his legacy,

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

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and was in Private Practice as well, His Youngest Brother

Reuben Canoy Reuben Rabe Canoy (June 6, 1929 – July 5, 2022) was a Filipino lawyer, writer, film producer and politician who served as mayor of Cagayan de Oro from 1971 to 1976 and as legislator in the 1970s and 1980s. Initially allied with president Ferdi ...

Served as Mayor of Cagayan de Oro and Ran For President in The

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But Lost

References

Canoy obituaryCanoy obituarySunstar story on President Arroyo's statement on Canoy

External links

Radio Mindanao Network
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