Stephen James Tan | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Samar’s 1st District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Edgar Mary Sarmiento |
| House Deputy Minority Leader | |
| Assumed office July 30, 2022 | |
| Leader | Marcelino Libanan |
| Vice Governor of Samar | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Governor | Sharee Ann Tan |
| Preceded by | Jesus Redaja |
| Succeeded by | Reynolds Michael Tan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stephen James Tee Tan (1983-09-13) September 13, 1983 |
| Party | Nacionalista (2012–present) |
Other party | Lakas (2009–2012) |
| Parent(s) | Ricardo Tan (father) Milagrosa Tan (mother) |
| Relatives | Reynolds Michael Tan (brother) Sharee Ann Tan (sister) |
| Cebu Institute of Technology | |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Stephen James "Jimboy" Tee Tan (born September 13, 1983)[1] is a Filipino politician and businessman.[2] He is currently serving as representative of the 1st District of Samar in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2022.[3][4] He also served as vice governor of Samar from 2010 to 2019.[5][6]
Early life and education
Tan was born on September 13, 1983, in Cebu City, to Ricardo Tan and Milagrosa Tee. He attended Colegio de San Francisco Javier Inc. – Palompon for his secondary education. He studied Cebu Institute of Technology for his college education.
Political career
In 2010, Tan was elected as vice governor of Samar where he served for three consecutive terms.
In 2019, Tan ran as representative for first district of Samar but he lost to Edgar Mary Sarmiento.[7]
In 2022, Tan was elected as representative for first district of Samar after he beat Edgar Mary Sarmiento over 93,875 votes.
Personal life
Tan is previously married to Stephany Uy-Tan and has two daughters.
References
- "Stephen James Tan". Rappler.com. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- Balea, Judith (April 21, 2013). "The Tans of Samar: Expanding a dynasty". Rappler. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- Desacada, Miriam (21 June 2022). "Incoming Samar lawmaker found guilty of misconduct". Philstar Global. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- De Loyola, Zaldy (27 November 2024). "E. Visayas solons, execs slam VP Sara for reckless, divisive actions". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
- "Stephen James "Jimboy" Tan". Serbisyo.ph.
- Eastern Visayas, NDF- (February 20, 2013). "The people's government confronts Tan political dynasty in Western Samar for serious crimes". Samar News.com. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- Amazona, Roel (18 October 2018). "4 members of Tan family vie for key Samar posts". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 3 April 2026.