Angelina "Helen" de Luna Tan, (born October 1, 1971) is a Filipina physician and politician who is the incumbent governor of Quezon. She previously served as a three-term representative of Quezon's 4th district from 2013 to 2022 when she was elected in 2022 to become Quezon's governor, becoming the first woman to hold the office.[2]
Angelina "Helen" Tan M.D, MBAH | |
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 Official portrait as Governor of Quezon | |
| 30th Governor of Quezon | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor | Anacleto Alcala III |
| Preceded by | Danilo Suarez |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon's 4th district | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Erin Tañada |
| Succeeded by | Keith Micah Tan |
| Chairman of the House Committee on Health | |
| In office October 13, 2020 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ma. Lucille Nava |
| Succeeded by | Ciriaco Gato Jr. |
| In office July 22, 2019 – October 6, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Herself |
| Succeeded by | Ma. Lucille Nava |
| In office August 2, 2016 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Eufemio Eriguel |
| Succeeded by | Herself |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Angelina Beredo de Luna October 1, 1971 Rosario, Batangas, Philippines |
| Political party | NPC (2016–present) |
| Other political affiliations | UNA (2012–2016) |
| Spouse |
Ronnel Tan (m. 1991) |
| Children | 3 (including Mike) |
| Occupation | Physician, Politician |
| Website | doktorahelentan.com |
Political career
editHouse of Representatives (2013–2022)
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Tan ran in Quezon's 4th congressional district in 2013 under United Nationalist Alliance and won. She was re-elected in 2016 and in 2019, then under Nationalist People's Coalition. During her tenure as a congresswoman, Tan filed notable bills such as Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Plan Act, Physician Act, Mandatory PhilHealth Coverage for All Senior Citizens, and the House Bill No. 6633.[3] In 2019, she became the chairman of the House of Representatives' House Committee on Health. Not long after, Tan was removed from the chairmanship, being replaced by Guimaras representative Ma. Lucille Nava. Tan was able to regain the chairmanship as she was elected again to be the committee chair. Tan has led the passage of notable bills as a chairman such as the Universal Health Care Law and the ratification of Tobacco Excise Tax.[4]
Governor of Quezon (2022–present)
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Tan ran for governor of Quezon in 2022, challenging incumbent Danilo Suarez, who was seeking reelection. She had Lucena councilor Anacleto Alcala III as her running mate for vice governor. She won in all 39 municipalities and 2 cities, and garnered around 790,534 votes over Suarez's 320,296 votes. Tan became the first woman to hold the post.
Personal life
editTan is married to Ronnel Tan, an engineer and regional director for the Department of Public Works and Highways,[5] and together, they have three children and two grandchildren.[6] Their son, Keith Micah ("Atorni Mike"), succeeded her as representative for Quezon's 4th congressional district in 2022.
References
edit- ^ "Nakuha sa baol...1991". Facebook. Doktora Helen Tan. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "Quezon province gets first female governor". pna.gov.ph. May 11, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ "Legislation - Bills". doktorahelentan.com. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "Achieve! Helen Tan ends 17th Congress stint with a bang". southluzon.politics.com.ph. June 10, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ Lalu, Gabriel (October 29, 2020). "Lawmaker denies lavish lifestyle raps vs DPWH exec hubby". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
- ^ "The Governor". Official Website of the Provincial Government of Quezon. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
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