Lilia Garcia Pineda (born Lilia Paule Garcia; February 20, 1951[1]), also known as Nanay Lilia, is a Filipino politician and businesswoman who is the incumbent governor of Pampanga since 2025,[2][3] previously serving from 2010 to 2019. She also served as Vice Governor of Pampanga under her son Dennis Pineda from 2019 to 2025.[3][4] and as Mayor of Lubao from 1992 until 2001. Pineda was a close ally of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during the latter's presidency from 2001 to 2010.[5]
She established the local party, Kapanalig at Kambilan ning Memalen Pampanga (Kambilan) in 2012.[6]
Early life and education
Pineda was born on February 20, 1951 in Lubao to Sisenando Garcia and Rosario Paule. She studied at the José Rizal College.[7]
Political career
In 1992, Pineda was elected as mayor of Lubao where she served for three consecutive terms.
In 2001, Pineda became a member of the Pampanga Provincial Board for two terms.
In 2007, Pineda ran for governor of Pampanga but she lost to Eddie Panlilio.
In 2010, Pineda was elected as governor of Pampanga after she beat Eddie Panlilio over 246,154 votes.
In 2019, Pineda was elected as vice governor of Pampanga after her son Dennis Pineda succeeded her.
In 2025, Pineda returned as governor of Pampanga after she succeeded her son.
Personal life
Pineda is married to businessman Bong Pineda and has five children including Dennis Pineda and Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab.[8]
Her daughter, Esmeralda Pineda,[9] is currently serving as mayor of Lubao since 2019.
Electoral performance
2025
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilia Pineda | Kambilan | 709,694 | 59.48 | |
| Danilo Baylon | Independent | 476,642 | 39.95 | |
| Amado Santos | Independent | 6,864 | 0.58 | |
| Total | 1,193,200 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
2022
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilia Pineda (incumbent) | Kambilan | 895,160 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 895,160 | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 1,201,852 | – | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,374,651 | 87.43 | ||
| Kambilan hold | ||||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
2019
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAMBILAN | Lilia Pineda (incumbent) | 808,015 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 808,015 | 100.00 | ||
| KAMBILAN hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAMBILAN | Lilia Pineda (incumbent) | 737,481 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 737,481 | 100.00 | ||
| KAMBILAN hold | ||||
2013
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAMBILAN | Lilia Pineda (incumbent) | 594,011 | 78.91 | |
| Liberal | Ed Panlilio | 148,376 | 19.71 | |
| Independent | Jose Montemayor Jr. | 6,262 | 0.83 | |
| Independent | Joe Ocampo | 4,110 | 0.55 | |
| Total votes | 752,759 | 100.00 | ||
| KAMBILAN hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas–Kampi | Lilia Pineda | 488,521 | 65.98 | ||
| Liberal | Eddie Panlilio (incumbent) | 242,367 | 32.74 | ||
| Independent | Ricardo Ocampo, Sr. | 9,479 | 1.28 | ||
| Total votes | 802,667 | 100.00 | |||
| Lakas–Kampi gain from Liberal | |||||
2007
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Panlilio | Independent | 219,706 | 33.81 | |
| Lilia Pineda | Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino | 218,559 | 33.63 | |
| Mark Lapid (incumbent) | Lakas–CMD | 210,875 | 32.45 | |
| Edna Guillermo | Independent | 304 | 0.05 | |
| Elly Pamatong | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | 300 | 0.05 | |
| Arnold Maniago | Independent | 107 | 0.02 | |
| Total | 649,851 | 100.00 | ||
| Independent gain from Lakas–CMD | ||||
References
- 1."Lilia Garcia Pineda". Rappler. May 12, 2025. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- 2.Arcellaz, Princess Clea (May 14, 2025). "Comelec proclaims winning candidates". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- 3.[3.2]"Pineda clans, allies dominate Pampanga polls". Rappler. May 14, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- 4."Delta Pineda elected as 14th Governor of Pampanga". Philippine Information Agency. May 17, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
- 5.Orejas, Tonette (August 24, 2015). "For Pineda, it's going beyond 'jueteng' issue, Lilia Pineda". Inquirer News. City of San Fernando: INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- 6.Untalan, Sherylin (May 13, 2025). "Pinedas maintain control of Pampanga capitol". GMA News Online. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- 7.Moncada, John David (January 5, 2010). "Mercado: Mrs. Lilia G. Pineda: Woman of the Year". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- 8.Kreuzer, Peter (2012). PRIF-Report No. 114 | Mafia-style domination: the Philippine province of Pampanga (PDF). Frankfurt am Main: Peace Research Institute Frankfurt. p. 12. ISBN 978-3-942532-43-3. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- 9.Alquitran, Non (September 25, 2001). "Pineda's daughter faces probe on hubby's death". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved June 10, 2022.