Manuel Araneta Jr.
Manuel "Manolet" Ledesma Araneta Jr. was a Filipino basketball player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. Araneta Jr. was the father of Liza Araneta-Marcos, wife of Philippine president Bongbong Marcos.
Early life
Araneta Jr. was born on December 8, 1926, in Jaro, [Iloilo City|Jaro], Iloilo but grew up in Bago, Negros OccidentalCareer
Araneta would be a player for Iloilo City-based Colegio de San Agustin prior to the outbreak of World War II. He played in the Knights of Columbus league during the Japanese occupation at [Santa Isabel College of Manila|Real Colegio de Santa Isabel] in Manila.He would also suit up for Mapua Institute of Technology, Far Eastern University, and De [La Salle University]. At the Manila Industrial Commercial Athletic Association, Araneta played for Philippine Air Lines. He was named Most Valuable Player for the team in 1947.
Araneta would play for the Philippines men's national [basketball team|Philippines national team] at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London where the team placed tenth.