Leonila Garcia
This name uses Philippine naming customs for married women. The birth maternal family name is de la Serna, the birth paternal family name is Dimataga, and the marital name is Garcia.
Leonila Dimataga | |
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8th First Lady of the Philippines | |
In office March 23, 1957 – December 30, 1961 | |
President | Carlos P. Garcia |
Preceded by | Luz Magsaysay |
Succeeded by | Eva Macapagal |
Personal details | |
Born |
Opon, Cebu, Philippines Islands | November 11, 1906
Died |
June 17, 1994 87) Philippines | (aged
Spouse(s) | Carlos P. García |
Children | Linda García-Campos |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Leonila "Inday" de la Serna Dimataga-García (1906 – 1994) was the wife of Philippine President Carlos P. García, and was eighth First Lady of the Philippines. She assumed the title on 17 March 1957 upon the accession of her husband, who was then-Vice-President, shortly after the death of President Ramón Magsaysay.
Fondly called "Indáy", the native of Opon (now Lapu-Lapu City), Cebu was a professional pharmacist. As First Lady, García became active in cultural and social activities in line with her husband's Filipino First Policy.
Honorary titles | ||
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Preceded by Luz Magsaysay |
First Lady of the Philippines 1957–1961 |
Succeeded by Eva Macapagal |
Preceded by Mariquit López |
Second Lady of the Philippines 1953–1957 |
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