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Lilia Pineda
Pineda in 2025
Pineda in 2025
33rd and 35th Governor of Pampanga
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2025
Vice Governor Dennis Pineda
Preceded by Dennis Pineda
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Vice Governor Yeng Guiao
(2010–2013)
Dennis Pineda
(2013–2019)
Preceded by Eddie Panlilio
Succeeded by Dennis Pineda
Vice Governor of Pampanga
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025
Governor Dennis Pineda
Preceded by Dennis Pineda
Succeeded by Dennis Pineda
Member of the Pampanga Provincial Board from the 2nd district
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007
Serving with Liberty Lim (2001–2007)
Edna David (2001–2004)
Eduardo Chu (2004–2007)
22nd Mayor of Lubao
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001
Preceded by Conrado Jimenez
Succeeded by Dennis Pineda
Personal details
Born Lilia Paule Garcia
February 21, 1951
Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines[1]
Party NPC (2003–2004; 2024–present)
KAMBILAN (local party; 2012–present)
Other political
affiliations
NUP (2011–2024)
KAMPI (2007–2008)
Lakas (2004–2011)
NPK (2003–2004)
Independent (until 2003)
Spouse Bong Pineda
Children 5, including Dennis and Mylyn
Alma mater José Rizal College

Lilia Garcia Pineda (born Lilia Paule Garcia; February 20, 1951[2]), also known as Nanay Lilia, is a Filipino politician and businesswoman who is the incumbent governor of Pampanga since 2025,[3][4] previously serving from 2010 to 2019. She also served as Vice Governor of Pampanga under her son Dennis Pineda from 2019 to 2025.[4][5] 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.[6]

She established the local party, Kapanalig at Kambilan ning Memalen Pampanga (Kambilan) in 2012.[7]

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.[8]

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.[9]

Her daughter, Esmeralda Pineda,[10] is currently serving as mayor of Lubao since 2019.

Electoral performance

2025

2025 Pampanga gubernatorial election
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

2022 Pampanga vice gubernatorial election
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

2019 Pampanga vice gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
KAMBILAN Lilia Pineda (incumbent) 808,015 100.00
Total votes 808,015 100.00
KAMBILAN hold

2016

2016 Pampanga gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
KAMBILAN Lilia Pineda (incumbent) 737,481 100.00
Total votes 737,481 100.00
KAMBILAN hold

2013

2013 Pampanga gubernatorial election
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

2010 Pampanga gubernatorial election
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

2007 Pampanga gubernatorial election
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. Back to citation Commission on Elections (2025). "Certificate of Candidacy: Lilia G. Pineda (Governor of Pampanga)" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  2. Back to citation "Lilia Garcia Pineda". Rappler. May 12, 2025. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  3. Back to citation Arcellaz, Princess Clea (May 14, 2025). "Comelec proclaims winning candidates". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  4. Back to citation occurrence 4.0 Back to citation occurrence 4.1 "Pineda clans, allies dominate Pampanga polls". Rappler. May 14, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  5. Back to citation "Delta Pineda elected as 14th Governor of Pampanga". Philippine Information Agency. May 17, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  6. Back to citation 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.
  7. Back to citation Untalan, Sherylin (May 13, 2025). "Pinedas maintain control of Pampanga capitol". GMA News Online. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  8. Back to citation Moncada, John David (January 5, 2010). "Mercado: Mrs. Lilia G. Pineda: Woman of the Year". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  9. Back to citation 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.
  10. Back to citation Alquitran, Non (September 25, 2001). "Pineda's daughter faces probe on hubby's death". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved June 10, 2022.