Juanita Nepomuceno

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Juanita Lumanlan Nepomuceno (born Juanita Cuyugan Lumanlan; August 21, 1914 – August 13, 2000), also known colloquially as "Apung Saning", was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as governor of Pampanga from 1976 to 1980. She represented the first district of Pampanga at the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1961 to 1969.[1] She also represented Pampanga at the Regular Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986.[2][3]

Early life and education

Nepomuceno was born on August 21, 1914 in Porac, to Bonifacio Lumanlan and Potenciana Cuyugan. She attended Mabalacat Primary School and Porac Elementary School for her elementary education. She attended Sacred Heart Academy in Santa Rita for her high school education. She studied University of Santo Tomas for pre-law course. She later studied law in Philippine Law School. In 1939, Nepomuceno passed the bar examinations.

Political career

Nepomuceno started her career in politics as representative in Pampanga's first district after succeeding her husband.[4]

During the Marcos era, Nepomuceno became governor of Pampanga from 1976 to 1980.

In 1984, Nepomuceno became a member of the Regular Batasang Pambansa along with Aber Canlas, Rafael Lazatin and Emigdio Lingad.

Personal life

Nepomuceno was married to Francisco Nepomuceno,[5] who also served as governor of Pampanga and representative of the first district of Pampanga and has eight children including, Francis Nepomuceno who served as mayor of Angeles City and former congressman. Nepomuceno has also a brother, Belarmino Cuyugan, who served as mayor of Porac from 1932 to 1935.

Death

Nepomuceno died on August 13, 2000 in Angeles City.

References

  1. 1.Gallego, John Ryann F. (July 3, 2017). "Sangil: A glimpse of yesterday's politics". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
  2. 2.Magbanua, Mijares & Associates, ed. (1967). The Philippines Officials Review '67. Pasay, Philippines: M & M Publications. p. 176.
  3. 3."Kapampangans honor 'Apung Saning'". SunStar. August 21, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  4. 4.Congress (1965-1969), Philippines (1967). The Philippine Congress, 1965-1969. Capitol Publishing House, Inc.
  5. 5.Gallego, John Ryann F. (January 30, 2013). "Sangil: The Nepomucenos and the Lazatins". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved February 28, 2026.