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
22nd Governor of Samar
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Preceded byReynolds Michael Tan
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byMilagrosa Tan
Succeeded byMilagrosa Tan
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Samar's 2nd District
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byMilagrosa Tan
Succeeded byReynolds Michael Tan
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010
Preceded byCatalino Figueroa
Succeeded byMilagrosa Tan
Personal details
Born
Sharee Ann Tee Tan

(1982-05-11) May 11, 1982 (age 42)
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Political partyNacionalista (2021-present)
Other political
affiliations
Lakas-CMD (2007-2012)
NPC (2012-2018)
PDP–Laban (2018-2021)
SpouseRichard Delos Santos
Children3
Alma materUniversity of San Carlos (BS)
OccupationPharmacist, politician

Early life

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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

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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

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

References

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  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.
Political offices
Preceded by Governor of Samar
2022–present
Incumbent
Preceded by
Milagrosa Tan
Governor of Samar
2010–2019
Succeeded by
Milagrosa Tan
House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Member of the House of Representatives
from Samar's 2nd district

2019–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Catalino Figueroa
Member of the House of Representatives
from Samar's 2nd district

2007–2010
Succeeded by
Milagrosa Tan