Samier Tan
Samier Tan | |
|---|---|
سَمِرْ تَنْ | |
.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Sulu’s 1st District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tupay Loong |
| Mayor of Maimbung | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
Vice Mayor | Pando Mudjasan |
| Succeeded by | Shihla Tan-Hayudini |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samier Abubakar Tan March 3, 1982[1] Jolo, Sulu, Philippines |
| Party | Lakas (2009–2012; 2022–present)[2] |
Other party | PDP–Laban (2018–2022) Liberal (2012–2018) |
| Parent(s) | Abdusakur Mahail Tan (father) Nurunisah Abubakar (mother) |
| Relatives | Abdusakur Tan II (brother) Shernee Tan-Tambut (sister) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Samier Abubakar Tan (born March 3, 1982)[1] is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as representative for the 1st District of Sulu in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2019.[3][4] He served as mayor of Maimbung from 2010 to 2019.[5][6]
Early years
[edit]Tan was born on March 3, 1982, in Jolo, Sulu, to then-Councilor Abdusakur Mahail Tan and Nurunisah Abubakar.
Political career
[edit]Mayor of Maimbung (2010–2019)
[edit]In 2010, Tan was elected as mayor of Maimbung where he served for three consecutive terms.
House of Representatives (2019–present)
[edit]In 2019, Tan was elected as representative for first district of Sulu.[7][8]
Personal life
[edit]Tan is married to Patrice Ting and has two children.
His brother, Abdusakur Tan II, is the current governor of Sulu since 2025. His sister, Shernee Tan-Tambut, is the current vice mayor of Maimbung since 2025.
Electoral history
[edit]| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | Ref. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | Swing | ||||||
| 2010 | Mayor of Maimbung | Lakas–Kampi | 8,488 | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | [9] | |
| 2013 | Liberal | 15,385 | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | |||
| 2016 | 22,465 | N/a | 1st | N/a | Unopposed | [10] | |||
| 2019 | Representative (Sulu–1st) | PDP–Laban | 83,670 | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | [11] | |
| 2022 | 186,240 | 100.00% | 1st | N/a | Unopposed | [12] | |||
| 2025 | Lakas | 204,178 | 98.29% | 1st | N/a | Won | [13] | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Samier Tan". Rappler.com. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ^ Cervantes, Filane Mikee (June 9, 2022). "23 more House members join Lakas-CMD party". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
- ^ Luci-Atienza, Charissa (6 September 2020). "House of Representatives has 69 confirmed COVID-19 cases". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ^ "Samier Tan". Serbisyo.ph.
- ^ Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (8 June 2017). "Top Sulu political clan indicted for SALN violations". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ^ Raymundo, Jr., Perfecto (19 February 2018). "Ombudsman indicts ex-Sulu guv, son for non-filing of SALNs". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ^ "Sulu congressional candidates win reelection bids unopposed". ABS CBN News. 12 May 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ^ Carreon, Frencie (2022-05-12). "Political clans easily win reelection in Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-tawi". Rappler. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ^ "2010 National and Local Elections - Maimbung" (PDF). COMELEC. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ^ "Eleksyon Results 2016: Maimbung, Sulu". GMA News. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ^ "Local Results: Sulu election 2019". GMA News. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ^ "SULU". Commission on Elections.
- ^ "COC Results". Commission on Elections.
- 1982 births
- Living people
- 21st-century mayors of places in the Philippines
- Filipino Muslims
- Filipino politicians of Chinese descent
- People from Sulu
- Tausūg people
- Mayors of places in Sulu
- Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Sulu
- Lakas–CMD politicians
- Liberal Party (Philippines) politicians
- Partido Demokratiko Pilipino politicians