Career
A meteorologist with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Pineda began doing weather forecasts for the evening newscast of Global Media Arts Network in the 1970s until the 1980s. Pineda made several cameo appearances in films, in roles mostly spoofing himself. The comedian Tessie Tomas also gained renown with her own spoof of Pineda appearing on CHAMPOY, her character named Amada Pineda.
Pineda was the head of Weathernews Philippines, Incorporated., a commercial weather bureau.
He died at the age of 77 due to cardiac arrest.