Lilia Pineda

Lilia Pineda
Pineda in 2025
33rd and 35th Governor of Pampanga
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2025
Vice GovernorDennis Pineda
Preceded byDennis Pineda
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Vice GovernorYeng Guiao
(2010–2013)
Dennis Pineda
(2013–2019)
Preceded byEddie Panlilio
Succeeded byDennis Pineda
Vice Governor of Pampanga
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025
GovernorDennis Pineda
Preceded byDennis Pineda
Succeeded byDennis 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 byConrado Jimenez
Succeeded byDennis Pineda
Personal details
BornLilia Paule Garcia
(1951-02-21) February 21, 1951 (age 75)
Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines
PartyNPC (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)
SpouseBong Pineda
Children5, including Dennis, Mylyn and Esmeralda
EducationJosé Rizal College

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

2025 Pampanga gubernatorial election
CandidatePartyVotes%
Lilia PinedaKambilan709,69459.48
Danilo BaylonIndependent476,64239.95
Amado SantosIndependent6,8640.58
Total1,193,200100.00
Source: Commission on Elections

2022

2022 Pampanga vice gubernatorial election
CandidatePartyVotes%
Lilia Pineda (incumbent)Kambilan895,160100.00
Total895,160100.00
Total votes1,201,852–
Registered voters/turnout1,374,65187.43
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
CandidatePartyVotes%
Eddie PanlilioIndependent219,70633.81
Lilia PinedaKabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino218,55933.63
Mark Lapid (incumbent)Lakas–CMD210,87532.45
Edna GuillermoIndependent3040.05
Elly PamatongKilusang Bagong Lipunan3000.05
Arnold ManiagoIndependent1070.02
Total649,851100.00
Independent gain from Lakas–CMD

References

  1. ↑ Commission on Elections (2025). "Certificate of Candidacy: Lilia G. Pineda (Governor of Pampanga)" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Lilia Garcia Pineda". Rappler. May 12, 2025. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  3. ↑ Arcellaz, Princess Clea (May 14, 2025). "Comelec proclaims winning candidates". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Pineda clans, allies dominate Pampanga polls". Rappler. May 14, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Delta Pineda elected as 14th Governor of Pampanga". Philippine Information Agency. May 17, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  6. ↑ 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. ↑ Untalan, Sherylin (May 13, 2025). "Pinedas maintain control of Pampanga capitol". GMA News Online. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
  8. ↑ Moncada, John David (January 5, 2010). "Mercado: Mrs. Lilia G. Pineda: Woman of the Year". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  9. ↑ Estacio, Ahyenne Neleah (August 27, 2026). "The Pinedas of Pampanga: A dynasty by succession". Rappler. Retrieved September 10, 2026.
  10. ↑ Orejas, Tonette (May 18, 2007). "(UPDATE 2) Catholic priest elected Pampanga governor". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 20, 2007. Retrieved June 1, 2007.
  11. ↑ Anna Valmero (February 11, 2010). "Pineda is Pampanga governor—Comelec". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 14, 2010. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
  12. ↑ "Panlilio bares accomplishments in final report". SunStar. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  13. ↑ Flora, Ian Ocampo (May 14, 2019). "Big winners, losers in Pampanga polls". Sunstar. Retrieved September 10, 2026.
  14. ↑ Carbungco, Marie Joy (May 14, 2025). "Pinedas retain top posts in Pampanga capitol". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved September 10, 2026.
  15. ↑ 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.