Lilia Garcia Pineda (born Lilia Paule Garcia; February 20, 1951), also known as Nanay Lilia, is a Filipino politician and businesswoman who is the incumbent governor of Pampanga since 2025, previously serving from 2010 to 2019. She also served as Vice Governor of Pampanga under her son Dennis Pineda from 2019 to 2025. 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.
She established the local party, Kapanalig at Kambilan ning Memalen Pampanga (Kambilan) in 2012.
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.
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 lost to Eddie Panlilio by a narrow margin of 1,147 votes out of over 600,000 votes cast. Following an appeal and a recount, the COMELEC ruled that Pineda had won. As a result, it ordered Panlilio to step down from as governor, but he only stepped down after he lost to Pineda in the 2010 elections.
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, Mylyn and Esmeralda.
Electoral history 2025
2022
2019
2016
2013
2010
2007
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