Reynolds Michael Tan
Reynolds Michael Tee Tan is a Filipino politician from the province of Samar. He currently serves as Governor of Samar since December 2, 2019, replacing his mother Milagrosa Tan, who died two days before he took office.[1]
Reynolds Michael Tan | |
|---|---|
| 25th Governor of Samar | |
| Assumed office December 2, 2019 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Vice Governor | Angelica Gomez-Teodoro |
| Preceded by | Milagrosa Tan |
| Vice Governor of Samar | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – December 2, 2019 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Governor | Milagrosa Tan |
| Preceded by | Stephen James Tan |
| Succeeded by | Angelica Gomez-Teodoro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 November 1988 San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | PDP–Laban |
| Occupation | Politician |
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
- Gabieta, Joey (4 December 2019). "Tan assumes post as new Samar gov after death of incumbent". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- Gabieta, Joey (8 October 2021). "Samar governor won't run for reelection but…". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- Amazona, Roel (15 December 2020). "Samar guv reaffirms stand against mining". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- Marticio, Marie Tonette (5 January 2021). "Samar gov wants mining, logging icons removed from provincial seal". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- Balea, Judith (2013-04-21). "The Tans of Samar: Expanding a dynasty". Rappler. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
- "Election in Samar is all in the family". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
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