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Biboy Enriquez

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Leandro "Biboy" Enriquez is a Filipino hotelier and a two-time world champion cockfighter.[1] He is the founder of beauty contests such as Miss Asia Pacific International.[2]

He brought in the Playboy Club in the country in the 1970s. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of Manila nightlife, owning popular clubs around the city.[3] Coming from a family of hoteliers, Enriquez has been in the hotel business since the 1960s and was the owner of The Sulô Hotel in Manila, Puerto Azul and The Silahis Hotel in Roxas Boulevard to name a few.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Inigo, Manolo R. (2010-01-18). "RICHEST WORLD SLASHER CUP UNFOLDS". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  2. ^ "Official Website of Miss Asia Pacific International". asiapacificintl.com. Archived from the original on 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
  3. ^ Lao, Jervina (1988-08-07). "Bunnies droop Sleaze and decay overtake Manila bunny club". United Press International.
  4. ^ Rubico, Jennee Grace U. (2006-08-09). "Sulo Hotel owner trims asking price to find buyer". BusinessWorld.
  5. ^ Burgos, Rowena C. (2001-03-11). "SUNDAY LIFESTYLE DIVE INTO ANOTHER WORLD". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. 6.