Sharee Ann Tan

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Tee, the birth surname or paternal family name is Tan, and the marital name is de los Santos.

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.

The Honorable Sharee Ann T. Tan
22nd Governor of Samar
Incumbent
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 (1982-05-11) May 11, 1982 (age 43) 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

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

YOUNGEST MEMBER OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE ENTIRE HISTORY

Sharee Ann Tan holds the distinction of being the youngest person ever elected to the House of Representatives of the Philippines. She was elected on May 14, 2007, just three days after her 25th birthday on May 11, the minimum age required by law to become a member of Congress. Representing the 2nd District of Samar, her election made history and marked the beginning of her notable career in public service.

in 2007, 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, where she voted to reject the renewal of the then-recently expiring franchise of broadcast giant ABS-CBN Corporation.

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.