Died 1994 | Religion Roman Catholic Children Linda Garcia-Ocampos Name Leonila Garcia | |
Spouse Carlos P. Garcia (m. 1924–1971) People also search for Carlos P. Garcia, Policronio Garcia, Linda Garcia-Ocampos, Ambrosia Polistico | ||
Leonila "Inday" de la Serna Dimataga-García (1906 – 1994) was the wife of Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia, and was eighth First Lady of the Philippines. She assumed the title on March 18, 1957 upon the accession of her husband, who was then-Vice President, shortly after the death of President Ramon Magsaysay.
Fondly called "Indáy", the native of Opon (now Lapu-Lapu City), Cebu was a professional pharmacist. As First Lady, Garcia became active in cultural and social activities in line with her husband's Filipino First Policy.
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