Jonathan Dioso Tan is a Filipino politician and businessman who served as mayor of Pandan, Antique from 2010 to 2019.[1] He was appointed on April 28, 2023 as the Chairman and Administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).[2] As SBMA Chairman and Administrator, he accomplished a major milestone to bolster the national coffers as SBMA ranked as one of the top dividend contributors in 2023. On January 12, 2024, Malacañang announced the promotion to national level of Tan as Undersecretary of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Jonathan Dioso Tan | |
|---|---|
| Undersecretary Department of the Interior and Local Government | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2024 | |
| Chairman and Administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority | |
| In office April 28, 2023 – January 12, 2024 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Rolen C. Paulino Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Aliño |
| Mayor of Pandan, Antique | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Mayor | Louie Lomugdang (2010–2016) Dr. Renato Tugon (2016–2019) |
| Preceded by | Plaridel Sanchez VI |
| Succeeded by | Plaridel Sanchez VI |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jonathan Dioso Tan August 12, 1976 Manila Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista (2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2009–2018) |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University (MPM) University of Santo Tomas (BSIE) |
| Occupation | politician, businessman |
He was one of the Philippines' Most Outstanding Mayors in 2012 together with city Mayors Alfredo Lim of Manila, Benjie Lim of Dagupan, Meynardo Sabili of Lipa, Edgardo Pamintuan of Angeles, Jennifer Austria-Barzaga of Dasmariñas, and Len Alonte-Naguiat of Biñan. He was the only municipal mayor who bagged the award on that year.[3]
He served as President of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines – Antique and elected as PRO of LMP-National from 2013 to 2016. He was also the Secretary of the Northwest Panay Peninsula Biodiversity and Conservation Council.[4]
Accomplishments
editOne of his major accomplishments was making Pandan a recipient of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps, an anti-poverty project of DSWD. Mayor Tan's initiative to source out funds from Senators paved the way for more development projects in the municipality. His trademark, JDT, aside from it as an abbreviation of his name, stands for Jobs, Development and Tourism. He managed to enhance the tourism industry in the town as Pandan was included in the 77 Tourism Development areas identified by DOT. It benefited not just the town itself, but also other Eco-tourism destinations in Northern Antique.[5]
Speedboat incident
editOn March 29, 2018, during the culmination of Semana Santa (Holy Week), a speedboat capsized near the coastal waters of Sebaste, a neighboring town of Pandan. According to reports from the Philippine Coast Guard, Tan was with two other people, when the boat capsized around five kilometers away from the coast of Sebaste. They were rescued after four hours at sea. Tan and his companion swam to the shoreline for half an hour and reached it 1:45 p.m.[6][7]
Among the others rescued were actresses Bianca Manalo and Ehra Madrigal, as well as Madrigal’s husband. One other occupant died due to stroke and drowning.[8][9][10]
References
edit- ^ "Mayor Jonathan Tan - Politiko Mindanao". Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ Mangaluz, Jean. "Ex-Antique mayor Jonathan Tan appointed as SBMA chief". Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ McLean, Karl; Tambuatco, Harry (November 25, 2012). 2012 Most Outstanding Mayors of the Philippines. 88 Corporate Center, Valero St.cor.Sedeño St., Salcedo Village, CBD Makati City: Superbrand Marketing International Inc. p. 5. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ McLean, Karl; Tambuatco, Harry (November 25, 2012). 2012 Most Outstanding Mayors of the Philippines. 88 Corporate Center, Valero St.cor.Sedeño St., Salcedo Village, CBD Makati City: Superbrand Marketing International Inc. p. 32. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ McLean, Karl; Tambuatco, Harry (November 25, 2012). 2012 Most Outstanding Mayors of the Philippines. 88 Corporate Center, Valero St.cor.Sedeño St., Salcedo Village, CBD Makati City: Superbrand Marketing International Inc. pp. 30–33. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ Palma, Cherry (March 30, 2018). "Antique mayor swam for hours to save girlfriend Bianca Manalo, companions". Antique mayor swam for hours to save girlfriend Bianca Manalo, companions. p. 1. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ "Mayor Jonathan Tan, boyfriend of actress Bianca Manalo, tells how they survived boat accident". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ "1 dead, mayor and 2 actresses survive after speedboat capsizes in Antique". www.cnnphilipppines.com. Archived from the original on December 10, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ "Watch: Tearful Bianca Manalo returns to fishing village to thank rescuers". news.abs-cbn.com. ABS-CBN. April 2, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ^ "SBMA chief quits post, moves to DILG as usec". gmanetwork.com. GMA NEWS ONLINE. January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.