| Genoveva Garcia | |
 Genoveva Garcia on her 104th birthday in 2020 | |
| Birth: | 3 January 1916 Mendez, Cavite Province, Philippines |
| Age: | 109 years, 316 days |
| Country: |  PHL
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| Centenarian | |
Genoveva "Bebang" Garcia (née Ferma; born 3 January 1916) is a Filipino centenarian who is currently the oldest known (documented) living person in the Philippines.
Biography[]
Genoveva Garcia was born in Mendez, Cavite Province, Philippines, on 3 January 1916 to Sixto Ferma and Maria Dimapilis. She had 2 siblings. She was christened on 16 January 1916. One of her uncles (1863–1962) lived to be 99-years-old. She married Sixto Garcia, the couple then had offspring.
In January 2016, she celebrated her 100th birthday, becoming a centenarian.
On 10 August 2021, at the age of 105, she got vaccinated against COVID-19, making her one of the oldest people in the Philippines to receive the vaccine.
On 10 March 2024, at the age of 108, she was awarded as the "Oldest Woman in the Province of Cavite" by her barangay, Anuling Lejos I, Mendez, Cavite to honor the celebration of Women's History Month; although Juana Tagle was the oldest living woman in the province of Cavite at the time.
On 26 April 2024, following the death of 109-year-old Juana Tagle, she became the oldest known living person in the province of Cavite.
On 28 August 2024, following the death of 109-year-old Adela Dela Cruz, she became the oldest known living woman in the Philippines.
On 15 July 2025, following the death of 111-year-old Pablo Amiling, she became the oldest known living person in the Philippines.
Genoveva Garcia currently lives in Anuling Lejos I, Mendez, Cavite Province, Philippines, at the age of 109 years, 316 days. She is reported to be strong and able to walk as of 2025.
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References[]
- Verified living semi-supercentenarians Gerontology Research Group
- 99th birthday Gani Garcia on Facebook, 3 January 2015
- 100th birthday Maribel Rimpillo on Facebook, 5 January 2016
- 103rd birthday Local Government Unit of Mendez-Nuñez on Facebook, 3 January 2019
- 104th birthday Local Government Unit of Mendez-Nuñez on Facebook, 3 January 2020
- 105th birthday Local Government Unit of Mendez-Nuñez on Facebook, 4 January 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccination Local Government Unit of Mendez-Nuñez on Facebook, 13 August 2021
- 106th birthday Local Government Unit of Mendez-Nuñez on Facebook, 3 January 2022
- 107th birthday Local Government Unit of Mendez-Nuñez on Facebook, 9 January 2023
- 108th birthday Local Government Unit of Mendez-Nuñez on Facebook, 12 January 2024
- Awarded as the Oldest Living Woman in the Province of Cavite Anuling Lejos Uno Mendez on Facebook, 10 March 2024
- 109th birthday Office of the Vice Mayor - Mendez Nuñez on Facebook, 3 January 2025
- 109th birthday Mendez Public Information Office-Government on Facebook, 16 January 2025
- Oldest living Filipino Pinoy History on Facebook, 16 October 2025
| Philippines' Oldest Living Person Titleholders(V • E) |
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Flor de Liza Gonzales • Andres Gagui Lagman • Perpetua Gubatayao • Nicolas Dasmarinas • Adriano Pillotin • Peregrin Llavore Westre • Cornelia Mariano • Teofilo Latoza • Irenea Gevero • Esteban Gadayan • Agustin Rozario • Romana Canlas • Alfredo Cordova • Anecita Abellar • Florentina Gemoranon • Jovelyn Nabaja • Julian Ferrer • Cipriano Ocera • Tecla Arugay • Encarnacion Alzona • Bonifacio Tamesa • Anna Wilmot • Cynthia Guion • Henancio Touocan • Leoncito Almaden • Andres Traya • Henry Dy • Ceferina Giron Montverde • Florentina Alcon Razalan • Vestacion Cuartolano • Maurico Marasignan • Rizalina Alvarez Claravall • Isabel Valero Jumamoy • Flaviano Jubane • Rosita Montecillo Codilla • Botoy Capin • Lucas Palapar • Marcelina Sabio • Jessie Lichauco • Fidela Fajarda • Lauriano Soriano • Albina Geli • Rafaela Vicente • Pablo Amiling • Genoveva Garcia |