Stephany Uy-Tan

Stephany Uy-Tan is a Filipino politician who served as mayor of Catbalogan, Samar for two consecutive terms.[3][4][5][6]

The Honourable

Stephany Uy-Tan
Stephany Uy-Tan in 2014
Mayor of Catbalogan
In office
2013–2019
Preceded byCoefredo Uy (father)[1]
Succeeded byDexter Uy (brother)[2]
Councilor of Catbalogan
Assumed office
2019
Personal details
Born
Stephany M. Uy

(1983-08-28) August 28, 1983
Catbalogan, Samar
Nationality Filipino
Political partyNacionalista Party
Other political
affiliations		PDP-Laban
Spouse(s)Stephen James Tan
EducationCatbalogan I Central Elementary School
Samar National High School
Saint Mary’s College of Catbalogan
OccupationPolitician
Nickname(s)Step

Early life

Tan was born in Catbalogan, Samar to then-Catbalogan Mayor now Vice Mayor Coefredo “Tekwa” Uy.[7]

She attended her elementary days in Catbalogan I Central Elementary School and spent her high school life at Samar National High School. She pursued her degree in college at Saint Mary’s College of Catbalogan.

Political career

Tan started her political career when she ran for the position of councilor of Catbalogan.[8] After the term of her father as city mayor, she ran in mayoralty position and won[9][10] tagging her as the first lady mayor in the history of the city[11] bearing “STEP FORWARD Catbalogan City!” as brand of her leadership.[12] After her term, she was re-elected as councilor.[13][14][15]

Controversies

6-Month preventive suspension

In 2018, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) upon the directive of Ombudsman of the Philippines[16] served a 6-month preventive suspension order to former Mayor Stephany Uy-Tan,[17][18] Vice Mayor Art Sherwin Gabon, 7 city councilors, and 3 city hall employees[19][20] in connection with the Catbalogan City government's alleged overpriced purchase of a 5.8-hectare property.[21][22][23] The plunder allegation was filed by Bernard Jake Ramos,[24] an employee of the Catbalogan City mayor’s office.[25][26] The DILG designated Councilor Archie Fuentes as acting mayor, and Councilor Kendall Perez, as acting vice mayor during the hearing of the case.[27]

Graft allegation from typhoon victims

On 2017, Tan was accused of allegedly changing the Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) victims' categories from "totally damaged houses" to "partially damaged houses", therefore cutting in half the monetary assistance. Victims with totally damaged homes were supposed to receive P16,000 each, however, complainants alleged that their local government changed the category and instead distributed only P8,000 each.[28]

Affair with Cebu City Mayor Rama

Tan was linked to Ex-Mayor now Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama for alleged love affair with him.[29][30][31] It was all started when Rama made time to fly to attend the State of the City Address (SOCA) of Tan in Catbalogan.[32]

Uy-Tan political dynasty

Tan is the daughter of Ex-Mayor now City Vice Mayor Coefredo “Tekwa” Uy and sister of incumbent Catbalogan City Mayor Dexter Uy.[33][34][35] She is the wife of former Samar Vice Governor Stephen James “Jimboy” Tan, the brother of Samar Ex-Governor now 2nd Legislative District of Samar Congresswoman Sharee Ann Tan[36] and Samar Governor Reynolds Michael Tan[37] and son of the late 2nd Legislative District of Samar Congresswoman Milagrosa Tan[38][39][40] who sought a seat in the provincial board in year 1998 to replace her brother-in-law Ruben Tan, who was in turn a substitute for her late husband, Ricardo Tan.[41][42][43]

Personal life

Tan is married to Samar Ex-Vice Governor Stephen James “Jimboy” Tan. They have two daughters.

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References
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  2. https://peoplaid.com/2020/01/02/dexter-uy/
  3. https://icleiseas.org/index.php/2017/09/21/catbalogan-mayor-stephani-uy-tan-calls-for-global-cooperation-against-climate-change-at-the-un-general-assembly-high-level-week/
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  9. https://psa.gov.ph/content/session-1-3-ms-stephany-uy-tan
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