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Samier Tan

Samier Abubakar Tan 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.

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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 Mayor
Pando Mudjasan
Succeeded byShihla Tan-Hayudini
Personal details
BornSamier Abubakar Tan
(1982-03-03) March 3, 19821
Jolo, Sulu, Philippines
PartyLakas (2009–2012; 2022–present)2
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)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 2019.34 He served as mayor of Maimbung from 2010 to 2019.56

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.78

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 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

References

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  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.
  4. "Samier Tan". Serbisyo.ph.
  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. "2010 National and Local Elections - Maimbung" (PDF). COMELEC. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  10. "Eleksyon Results 2016: Maimbung, Sulu". GMA News. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  11. "Local Results: Sulu election 2019". GMA News. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  12. "SULU". Commission on Elections.
  13. "COC Results". Commission on Elections.