Sharee Ann Tee Tan-delos Santos (born May 11, 1982) is a Filipino politician. She currently serves as Governor of Samar since 2022, a position she previously held from 2010 to 2019.
Sharee Ann T. Tan | |
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22nd Governor of Samar | |
Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Reynolds Michael Tan |
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Milagrosa Tan |
Succeeded by | Milagrosa Tan |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Samar's 2nd District | |
In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Milagrosa Tan |
Succeeded by | Reynolds Michael Tan |
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Catalino Figueroa |
Succeeded by | Milagrosa Tan |
Personal details | |
Born | Sharee Ann Tee Tan May 11, 1982 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines |
Political party | Nacionalista (2021-present) |
Other political affiliations | Lakas-CMD (2007-2012) NPC (2012-2018) PDP–Laban (2018-2021) |
Spouse | Richard Delos Santos |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | University of San Carlos (BS) |
Occupation | Pharmacist, politician |
Early life
editTan was born on May 11, 1982, to Ricardo Tan and Milagrosa Tee. She is a sister to Angelie, Stephen James ("Jimboy") and Reynolds Michael.[1][2]
She earned a pharmacy degree at University of San Carlos in Cebu City.[3]
Political career
editTan first served as representative of Samar's 2nd congressional district from 2007 to 2010. At the age of 25, she was the youngest member of the House of Representatives during the 14th Congress.
In 2010, Tan ran and won as governor of Samar, to which she held on to her seat in the 2013 and 2016 elections. In 2019, Tan ran and reclaimed her post as Samar's 2nd district representative.
In the 2022 local elections, she ran, won, and reclaimed her post as governor of Samar, switching places with her brother Reynolds Michael.[4]
Personal life
editShe is married to businessman Richard de los Santos, and have three children together.
References
edit- ^ Balea, Judith (April 21, 2013). "The Tans of Samar: Expanding a dynasty". Rappler. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ "Election in Samar is all in the family". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Roy Lando (November 28, 2019). "Sharee Ann Tan Biography - PeoPlaid Profile, Congresswoman". Peoplaid.com. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Gabieta, Joey (October 8, 2021). "Samar governor won't run for reelection but…". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 28, 2021.