Leonila Garcia
| Leonila Dimataga | |
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| First Lady of the Philippines | |
| In office March 23, 1957 – December 30, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Luz Magsaysay |
| Succeeded by | Eva Macapagal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1994 (aged 87–88) |
| Spouse(s) | Carlos P. García |
| Children | Linda García-Campos |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Leonila 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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