Joseph "Bespren" Salvador Tan (born October 21, 1963) is a Filipino civil engineer and politician. He is currently serving as representative of the 4th District of Isabela in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2022. He served as 26th mayor of Santiago, Isabela from 2013 to 2019.
Early life and education Tan was born on October 21, 1963 in Santiago, Isabela, to Tan Chai and Honorata Salvador.
He studied Santiago Cultural Institute for his primary education. He studied Iloilo Cultural High School for his secondary education. He finished Bachelor of Science in civil engineering at the Mapúa Institute of Technology.
Political career Mayor of Santiago, Isabela (2013–2022) In 2013, Tan was elected as mayor of Santiago, Isabela where he served for three consecutive terms.
House of Representatives (2022–present) In 2022, Tan was elected as representative for fourth district of Isabela.
Personal life Tan is married to Genalyn Marquez.
His niece Alyssa Sheena Tan, had also served as representative of the fourth district of Isabela from 2019 to 2022 and current mayor of Santiago, Isabela since 2022.
Electoral history + Electoral history of Joseph TanYearOfficePartyVotes receivedResultTotal %.Swing2013Mayor of Santiago, IsabelaLiberal27,350 1st 201638,565 1st 2019PDP–Laban40,747 1st 2022Representative (Isabela–4th)106,65174.90%1st 2025 Lakas112,99373.40%1st
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