After Gabby sold to Ramon Ang, Piki Lopez is securing the family’s crown jewels

Rappler - Sep 28, 2026

Gabby Lopez' branch turned part of their inheritance into cash—and put some of it toward keeping ABS-CBN alive. Their cousin Piki Lopez is securing control over what remains below.

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