Juanita Nepomuceno
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Juanita Nepomuceno | |
|---|---|
 Nepomuceno in 1967 | |
| Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Pampanga | |
| In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986 | |
| 26th Governor of Pampanga | |
| In office April 11, 1976 – March 3, 1980 | |
| Vice Governor | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Brigido Valencia |
| Succeeded by | Estelito Mendoza |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Pampanga's 1st District | |
| In office December 30, 1961 – December 30, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Francisco Nepomuceno |
| Succeeded by | Jose B. Lingad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juanita Cuyugan Lumanlan August 21, 1914 |
| Died | August 13, 2000 (aged 85) Angeles City, Philippines |
| Party | Liberal (1961–2000) |
| Other political affiliations | UNIDO (1984–1986) |
| Spouse | Francisco Nepomuceno |
| Relations | Bryan Matthew Nepomuceno (grandson) |
| Children | 8, including Francis |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas Philippine Law School (LL.B.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Juanita Lumanlan "Saning" Nepomuceno (born Juanita Cuyugan Lumanlan; August 21, 1914 – August 13, 2000) was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as governor of Pampanga from 1976 to 1980. She represented the first district of Pampanga at the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1961 to 1969.[1] She also represented Pampanga at the Regular Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986.[2][3]
Nepomuceno was born on August 21, 1914 in Porac, to Bonifacio Lumanlan and Potenciana Cuyugan. She attended Mabalacat Primary School and Porac Elementary School for her elementary education. She attended Sacred Heart Academy in Santa Rita for her high school education. She studied University of Santo Tomas for pre-law course. She later studied law in Philippine Law School. In 1939, Nepomuceno passed the bar examinations.
Political career
Nepomuceno has started her career in politics as representative in Pampanga's first district after succeeded her husband.
During Marcos era, Nepomuceno became governor of Pampanga from 1976 to 1980.
In 1984, Nepomuceno became a member of the Batasang Pambansa along with Aber Canlas, Rafael Lazatin and Emigdio Lingad.
