Joet Garcia
Joet Garcia | |
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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 Manila, Philippines |
| Party | PFP (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP (2021–2024) NUP (2011–2021) Lakas-CMD (2007–2011) |
| Spouse | Maria Isabel Fernandez |
| Children | 3 |
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.
Early life and education
Jose Enrique Garcia III was born on November 12, 1971 in Sampaloc, Manila.[2]
Career
Joet Garcia served as Mayor of Balanga from 2007 to 2016.[3][4]
Garcia later served as Representative of Bataan's 2nd District from 2016 to 2022.[5]
He got elected as governor of Bataan in the 2022 election and has assumed office since June 30, 2022.[6]
Personal life
Joet Garcia is part of a political family. His father Enrique "Tet" Garcia was governor of Bataan.[7] His older brother, Albert Garcia, is a representative of the province's 2nd congressional district.[6]
Joet Garcia is married to Maria Isabel Fernandez with whom he had three sons.[2][8][4]
References
- ^ Dalisay Jr, Jose (October 12, 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 May 10, 2023.
- ^ a b "Joet Garcia". RAPPLER. April 28, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ^ Esconde, Ernie B. (May 21, 2007). "Garcia family still prevailed in Bataan polls". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ a b "Hon. Jose Enrique S. Garcia III". Bataan.gov.ph. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ Esconde, Ernie (May 16, 2019). "All election winners in Bataan proclaimed". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ a b Refraccion, Greg (May 11, 2022). "5 members of Garcia clan in Bataan proclaimed winners in local polls". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ Esconde, Ernie B. (March 30, 2007). "3 Garcias running; dynasty issue left to voters". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "Bataan Gov Garcia, wife join world congress on family development" (in English and Filipino). Politiko. February 28, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2026.