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.
Jose Enrique S. Garcia III | |
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.jpg) Portrait during the 18th Congress | |
| 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 | PDP–Laban (2022-present) |
| Other political affiliations | National Unity Party (until 2022) |
| Spouse | Maria Isabel Fernandez |
| Children | 3 |
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.
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