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Milagrosa "Mila" Tan
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| 21st Governor of Samar | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – November 30, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Sharee Ann Tan |
| Succeeded by | Reynolds Michael Tan |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Jose Roño |
| Succeeded by | Sharee Ann Tan |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Samar's 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Sharee Ann Tan |
| Succeeded by | Sharee Ann Tan |
| Member of the Samar Provincial Board from the 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 |
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Milagrosa Tee
February 25, 1958 Palompon, Leyte, Philippines |
| Died | November 30, 2019 (aged 61) Taguig, Philippines |
| Political party | PDP–Laban (2016–2019) Nationalist People's Coalition (2010–2016) Lakas–Kampi–CMD (until 2010) |
| Spouse | Ricardo Tan |
| Children | Angelie Tan Sharee Ann Tan Stephen James Tan Reynolds Michael Tan |
Milagrosa Tee Tan (born February 24, 1958 – died November 30, 2019) was an important politician from the Samar province in the Philippines. She was born in Palompon, Leyte. She became the first woman to be the Governor of Samar province.
She served as Governor from 2001 to 2010. After her daughter, Sharee Ann Tan, finished her term, Milagrosa Tan was re-elected as Governor in 2019. She also served as a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
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Milagrosa Tan's Political Career
Milagrosa Tan had a long career in public service. She held several important positions. She worked to help the people of Samar province.
Serving as Governor
Milagrosa Tan was the Governor of Samar for many years. A governor is like the leader of a province. They help manage local government and services. She was the first woman to hold this top position in Samar.
She first served as Governor from 2001 to 2010. Later, she was elected again in 2019. This showed that people trusted her leadership.
Role in the House of Representatives
Before her last term as Governor, Milagrosa Tan was a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines. She represented the 2nd District of Samar. The House of Representatives is where laws are made for the country.
As a representative, she worked to bring the needs of her district to the national government. She served in this role from 2010 to 2019.
Family Life
Mila Tan was married to Ricardo Tan. They had four children together. Her children are Sharee Ann, Angelie, Stephen James, and Reynolds Michael. Some of her children have also become involved in public service.
Passing Away
Milagrosa Tan passed away on November 30, 2019. She died at a hospital in Taguig, Philippines. She was 61 years old. Her passing was due to a cardiac arrest.
