Reynolds Michael Tan

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The Honorable
Reynolds Michael Tan
25th Governor of Samar
Assumed office
December 2, 2019
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Vice GovernorAngelica Gomez-Teodoro
Preceded byMilagrosa Tan
Vice Governor of Samar
In office
June 30, 2019 – December 2, 2019
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
GovernorMilagrosa Tan
Preceded byStephen James Tan
Succeeded byAngelica Gomez-Teodoro
Personal details
Born18 November 1988
San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyPDP–Laban
OccupationPolitician

Reynolds Michael Tee Tan is a Filipino politician from the province of Samar. He currently serves as Governor of Samar since December 2, 2019, two days after the passing of then-Governor Milagrosa Tan.[1]

Political career[]

Tan previously served as vice governor until 2019.[1] In the 2022 local elections, he is running for representative of Samar's 2nd legislative district.[2]

Governorship[]

In 2021, a known anti-mining advocate,[3] Tan proposed for the redesign of the provincial seal of Samar to remove the logging and mining symbols and replace with a Philippine eagle.[4]

Personal life[]

He is the son of Ricardo Tan and Milagrosa Tee, and brother of Sharee Ann Tan and Stephen James Tan.[5][6]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Gabieta, Joey (4 December 2019). "Tan assumes post as new Samar gov after death of incumbent". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  2. ^ Gabieta, Joey (8 October 2021). "Samar governor won't run for reelection but…". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  3. ^ Amazona, Roel (15 December 2020). "Samar guv reaffirms stand against mining". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  4. ^ Marticio, Marie Tonette (5 January 2021). "Samar gov wants mining, logging icons removed from provincial seal". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  5. ^ Balea, Judith (2013-04-21). "The Tans of Samar: Expanding a dynasty". Rappler. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  6. ^ "Election in Samar is all in the family". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
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