Joet Garcia
Jose Enrique S. Garcia III | |
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25th Governor of Bataan | |
Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
Vice Governor | Cris Garcia |
Preceded by | Albert Garcia |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bataan's 2nd district | |
In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Tet Garcia |
Succeeded by | Albert Garcia |
Mayor of Balanga | |
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Melanio S. Banzon Jr. |
Succeeded by | Francis Garcia |
Personal details | |
Born | Jose Enrique Sandejas Garcia III November 12, 1971 Balanga, Bataan, Philippines |
Political party | PFP (2024-present) |
Other political affiliations | PDP (2021-2024) NUP (2011-2021) Lakas-CMD (2007-2011) |
Spouse | Maria Isabel Fernandez |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | University of Asia and the Pacific (BA) |
Jose Enrique Sandejas Garcia III (born November 12, 1971)[1] is a Filipino politician from Bataan. He is the incumbent governor of Bataan since June 30, 2022.[2] He served as Representative of Bataan's 2nd District from 2016 to 2022.[3] He also served as Mayor of Balanga from 2007[4] to 2016.
Biography
[edit]Garcia is the son of the former governor Enrique "Tet" Garcia[5] and Mrs. Vicky Garcia. His older brother, Albert "Abet" S. Garcia, is a representative of the province's 2nd congressional district.[2]
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (General Humanities with specialization in Political Economy) from the University of Asia and the Pacific.
Personal life
[edit]Garcia is married to Maria Isabel Fernandez, and has three sons, Diego (born 2002), Paolo (born 2005) and Nicolo (born 2009).
References
[edit]- ^ Dalisay Jr, Jose (12 October 2017). A Man Called Tet: The Biography of Congressman Enrique "Tet" Garcia, Jr (in Tagalog). Anvil Publishing, Inc. ISBN 978-971-27-3188-4. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ a b Refraccion, Greg (2022-05-11). "5 members of Garcia clan in Bataan proclaimed winners in local polls". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ Esconde, Ernie (2019-05-16). "All election winners in Bataan proclaimed". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Esconde, Ernie B. (21 May 2007). "Garcia family still prevailed in Bataan polls". The Manila Times. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Esconde, Ernie B. (30 March 2007). "3 Garcias running; dynasty issue left to voters". The Manila Times. Retrieved 10 May 2023.