Dennis Pineda
Dennis Pineda | |
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.jpg) Pineda in November 2019 | |
| 33rd Governor of Pampanga | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Governor | Lilia Pineda |
| Preceded by | Lilia Pineda |
| Vice Governor of Pampanga | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Governor | Lilia Pineda |
| Preceded by | Yeng Guiao |
| Succeeded by | Lilia Pineda |
| 23th Mayor of Lubao | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Lilia Pineda |
| Succeeded by | Mylyn P. Cayabyab |
| Member of the Lubao Municipal Council | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dennis Garcia Pineda May 6, 1974 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Political party | NPC (2012-present) KAMBILAN (local party) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas-CMD (2008-2012) KAMPI (2007-2008) |
| Spouse |
Yolly Miranda (m. 1997) |
| Children | Danico Pineda Dale Yancy Pineda Princess Dy Pineda Denyelle Pineda |
| Parent(s) | Lilia Pineda Rodolfo Pineda |
| Residence(s) | Lubao, Pampanga |
| Education | Don Bosco Academy, Pampanga |
| Alma mater | Guagua National Colleges (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician, basketball coach, businessman |
| Basketball career | |
| Pampanga Delta | |
| Position | Head coach |
| League | PSL |
| Personal information | |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Coaching career | 2018–present |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 2018–2023, 2024–present | Pampanga Giant Lanterns |
| 2019–present | Pampanga Delta |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Dennis "Delta" Garcia Pineda (born May 6, 1974) is a Filipino politician, basketball head coach and businessman from the province of Pampanga in the Philippines. He currently serves as the 33rd Governor of Pampanga.[1] He was a former Vice Governor of the province in the past years, and he was elected in 2019 as the 33rd Governor of the province.[2][3] Previously, he served as the mayor of Lubao from 2001 until 2010.
Early life and education
[edit]Dennis Pineda was born on May 6, 1974 in Quezon City to Rodolfo "Bong" Pineda and Lilia Pineda are from Lubao, Pampanga. He studied Don Bosco Academy, Pampanga for his secondary education. He also studied Guagua National Colleges with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Management and graduated in 1997.
Political career
[edit]Pineda became a Municipal Councilor of Lubao from 1998 to 2001. He served as Mayor of Lubao from 2001 to 2010. He also served as Vice Governor of Pampanga from 2013 to 2019. In 2019, Pineda elected as Governor of Pampanga.
Coaching career
[edit]In sport, he is also the head coach of various Pampanga-based basketball teams, most notably, the Pampanga Giant Lanterns of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. In 2023, he brought the Giant Lanterns to their first MPBL Finals appearance, and later, their first MPBL championship.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Pineda is the son of former governor and now-vice governor Lilia Pineda and businessman Rodolfo "Bong" Pineda. He is married to Yolanda "Yolly" Miranda and has four children.
References
[edit]- ^ "New, re-elected Pampanga officials take reins in ceremonies". Inquirer.net. June 29, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
- ^ "Dennis Pineda elected as 14th Governor of Pampanga". Philippine Information Agency. May 17, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
- ^ "Pampanga governor to seek vice gov post". Sunstar. October 2, 2018. Archived from the original on July 29, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
- ^ "Pampanga nips San Juan to seize MPBL North Division title". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Province of Pampanga Archived August 15, 2020, at the Wayback Machine
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