Samier Tan

Samier Tan
سَمِرْ تَنْ
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the House of Representatives from Sulu’s 1st District
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Preceded byTupay Loong
Mayor of Maimbung
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Vice MayorPando Mudjasan
Succeeded byShihla Tan-Hayudini
Personal details
BornSamier Abubakar Tan
(1982-03-03) March 3, 1982 (age 44)
Jolo, Sulu, Philippines
PartyLakas (2009–2012; 2022–present)
Other political
affiliations
PDP–Laban (2018–2022)
Liberal (2012–2018)
Parent(s)Abdusakur Mahail Tan (father)
Nurunisah Abubakar (mother)
RelativesAbdusakur Tan II (brother)
Shernee Tan-Tambut (sister)
OccupationPolitician

Samier Abubakar Tan (born March 3, 1982) 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. He served as mayor of Maimbung from 2010 to 2019.

Early years

Tan was born on March 3, 1982, in Jolo, Sulu, to then-Councilor Abdusakur Mahail Tan and Nurunisah Abubakar.

Political career

Mayor of Maimbung (2010–2019)

In 2010, Tan was elected as mayor of Maimbung where he served for three consecutive terms.

House of Representatives (2019–present)

In 2019, Tan was elected as representative for first district of Sulu.

Controversies

SALN Proceedings

On September 27, 2016, the Office of the Ombudsman found Samier Tan administratively liable for the administrative offense of "habitual failure" to file his Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) and imposed a six-month suspension without pay. The administrative case arose from his failure to file his SALNs for 2010 to 2011.

Section 8(a) of Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) requires public officials and employees to file a sworn SALN annually by April 30, as well as within 30 days of assuming and leaving public service. In February 2018, the Office of the Ombudsman filed criminal charges before the Sandiganbayan against Samier Tan and his father, former Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan Sr. for violating Section 8 of the Act by "willfully, unlawfully, and criminally" failing to file their SALNs, together with the required Disclosure of Business Interest and Financial Connections and Identification of Relatives in Government Service.

Samier Tan was charged with two counts for allegedly failing to file his SALNs for 2010 and 2011, while his father faced five counts for the alleged non-filing of SALNs from 2007 to 2011. The Office of the Ombudsman recommended bail of ₱50,000 and ₱20,000 for Abdusakur Tan Sr. and Samier Tan, respectively, in connection with the criminal charges. Later in 2018, Abdusakur Tan Sr. was convicted on five counts for failing to file his SALNs for 2007-2011 after pleading guilty before the Sandiganbayan. He was ordered to pay a fine of ₱25,000.

Personal life

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

Electoral history of Samier Tan
Year Office Party Votes received Result Ref.
Total % P. Swing
2010 Mayor of Maimbung Lakas–Kampi 8,488 N/a 1st N/a Won
2013 Liberal 15,385 N/a 1st N/a Won
2016 22,465 N/a 1st N/a Unopposed
2019 Representative (Sulu–1st) PDP–Laban 83,670 N/a 1st N/a Won
2022 186,240 100.00% 1st N/a Unopposed
2025 Lakas 204,178 98.29% 1st N/a Won

References

  1. 1 2 "Samier Tan". Rappler.com. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
  2. ↑ Cervantes, Filane Mikee (June 9, 2022). "23 more House members join Lakas-CMD party". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ Luci-Atienza, Charissa (6 September 2020). "House of Representatives has 69 confirmed COVID-19 cases". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
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  5. ↑ Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (8 June 2017). "Top Sulu political clan indicted for SALN violations". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
  6. ↑ Raymundo, Jr., Perfecto (19 February 2018). "Ombudsman indicts ex-Sulu guv, son for non-filing of SALNs". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "Sulu congressional candidates win reelection bids unopposed". ABS CBN News. 12 May 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
  8. ↑ Carreon, Frencie (2022-05-12). "Political clans easily win reelection in Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-tawi". Rappler. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
  9. ↑ Gloria, Glenda (2016-10-25). "Ombudsman suspends Sulu Governor Tan, father and brother". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  10. ↑ Marcelo, Elizabeth. "Ex-Sulu governor fined over SALN violations". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  11. ↑ News, JOSEPH TRISTAN ROXAS, GMA (2018-02-19). "Ex-Sulu gov Tan, son face raps for non-filing of SALNs". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2026-08-02. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  12. ↑ News, JOSEPH TRISTAN ROXAS, GMA (2018-02-19). "Ex-Sulu gov Tan, son face raps for non-filing of SALNs". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2026-08-02. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. ↑ "2010 National and Local Elections - Maimbung" (PDF). COMELEC. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Eleksyon Results 2016: Maimbung, Sulu". GMA News. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Local Results: Sulu election 2019". GMA News. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  16. ↑ "SULU". Commission on Elections.
  17. ↑ "COC Results". Commission on Elections. [dead link]