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 | NUP (2011-2022) Lakas-CMD (2007-2011) |
| Spouse | Maria Isabel Fernandez |
| Children | 3 |
Biography
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
Garcia is married to Maria Isabel Fernandez, and has three sons, Diego (born 2002), Paolo (born 2005) and Nicolo (born 2009).