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Sharee Ann Tan

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.

Early life

Tan 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

Tan 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

She is married to businessman Richard de los Santos, and have three children together.

References

  1. ^ Balea, Judith (April 21, 2013). "The Tans of Samar: Expanding a dynasty". Rappler. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  2. ^ "Election in Samar is all in the family". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  3. ^ Roy Lando (November 28, 2019). "Sharee Ann Tan Biography - PeoPlaid Profile, Congresswoman". Peoplaid.com. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  4. ^ Gabieta, Joey (October 8, 2021). "Samar governor won't run for reelection but…". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 28, 2021.