Sally Ante Lee

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Sally Ante Lee (born July 26, 1942) is a Filipino politician who last served as the Governor of Sorsogon from 2007 to 2010. Previously, she served as Mayor of Sorsogon City from 2001 to 2007.[1] She is the first woman to hold such positions. She is the wife of Raul R. Lee, who succeeded her as Governor in 2010.

Biography[edit]

Ally Velasquez Ante Lee was born on July 26, 1942, in Lapog (present-day San Juan), Ilocos Sur. She then moved to Sorsogon in 1966. Lee is a certified public accountant in profession.[2]

Career[edit]

Lee has been involved in her community specially in evangelization and social services. She has been exposed in politics since 1970s because of her husband.[2]

On September 8, 2009, during her term as governor, the Japan International Cooperation Agency carried out the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV) Program Seminar in Sorsogon City, Sorsogon.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Political Directory". Philippine Political Directory. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Sorsogon City". Archived from the original on 2 April 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  3. ^ "Japan International Cooperation Agency News". Retrieved 5 December 2014.