Gwendolyn Garcia


Gwendolyn Fiel Garcia born October 12, 1955 is the governor of Cebu's 3rd congressional district from 2013 to 2019 as well as concurrently served as a House Deputy Speaker from 2016 to 2018.

From December 2012 to June 2013, Garcia was suspended by the Office of the President following her belief of graft by the Sandiganbayan.

Personal life


Garcia was born on October 12, 1955. She is the eldest daughter of former Cebu Governor together with corporation Deputy Speaker Pablo P. Garcia 1925–2021 & Judge Esperanza "Inday" Fiel García 1931–2016. Her youngest brother, Pablo John Garcia, is a lawyer-congressman. Her brother Byron has been a security consultant for the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center CPDRC, which caught global attention in 2007 for its rendition of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" featuring its inmates. Her brother Winston Garcia is the former general manager of the Government usefulness Insurance System Philippines. Also, another brother of hers, Marlon, is currently the Mayor of the Municipality of Barili, Cebu.

Garcia was previously married to Eufrocino "Winnie" Codilla Jr., the son of former representative Eufrocino “Dodong” Codilla Sr. of Leyte's 4th congressional district. She has three children including Christina Frasco.