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Maria Bettina “Mabeth” Patricio Mobo-Garcia, the Aklan provincial chairman of PDP-Laban, has filed her candidacy for governor of the province known for its Ati-atihan festivals and Boracay beach. A double major graduate in Economics and Political Science at the University of the Philippines, Mabeth is a topnotch bank manager and a scion of three previous governors, including her father Ben Hur Mobo, her maternal grandfather, Virgilio Patricio, and her father-in-law, Roberto Garcia. She is also married to re-electionist Ibajay mayor, Roberto “Jun” Monfort Garcia, Jr.
 
“There is unrest and dissatisfaction in the barangays, and they long for change of leadership in the province. We have to move Aklan forward,” she pointed out. Citing a recent survey, she added that  majority of Aklanons deemed the current provincial administration unable to address wide-ranging issues including unemployment, lack of affordable quality education, limited affordable quality health services, inefficient government service, shortage of rural electrification, deteriorating roads and other infrastructure,  falling agricultural production, inefficient tax collection system, lack of comprehensive youth and family support programs, and inhospitable business environment. Mabeth promises to bring to the provincial capitol her vast banking expertise, proven managerial records, and firm understanding of economic realities faced by Aklanons. Teaming up with nationally renowned women’s right advocate and fellow UP alumna Nelia Sancho, Mabeth also hopes to bring women’s issues to the forefront.  
Above: New PDP-Laban Aklan Chairperson Mabeth Mobo-Garcia with PDP-Laban National Chairman Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay & Former Senate President Ernesto Maceda of NPC
 
On the Left: (from the left) Showing their certificates of candidacy are Sangguniang Panlalawigan candidate Nelia Sancho, Ibajay town mayor Roberto Garcia Jr, PDP-Laban gubernatorial bet Mabeth Mobo-Garcia, and Sangguniang Panlalawigan candidate Ernie Sambuang
New Face in Aklan Politics
      profile
Name:
      Maria Bettina Mobo-Garcia
Nickname: Mabeth
Date of Birth: January 19, 1967
Age: 40
Religion: Roman Catholic
Height: 5’6 inches
Civil Status: Married
      (Municipal Mayor of Ibajay)
Father: Ben Hur Zabal Mobo+
    (Former Governor of Aklan)
Mother: Rebecca Patricio Mobo
    (Various NGO organizations)
Children: Nikki - 18 yrs., 2nd yr. college at the University of Asia & the Pacific; Cecca - 7 yrs., 2nd Gr.
at Infant Jesus Academy; Tobey - Prep, Infant Jesus Academy
 
    Previous occupation
Branch Manager:
2002-2007
Equitable PCI Bank, Kalibo
Best New Branch Awardee, 2002
Best Performing Branch, Visayas                      Division, 2004
Consistent top 10% Performer            Nationwide
Branch Manager:
2000-2001
Bank of Philippine Islands
Branch Head:
1997-2001
Far East Bank & Trust Company
Junior Officer:
1995-1997
Far East Bank & Trust Company
Various Staff Positions
1989-1995
Far East Bank & Trust Company
Flight Attendant:
1987-1988
Philippine Airlines