Sally Ante Lee
Filipino politician
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Sally Velasquez 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.
Sally Velasquez Ante-Lee | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Sorsogon | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Succeeded by | Raul R. Lee |
| Mayor of Sorsogon City | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1942 (age 83) Lapog (now San Juan), Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
| Spouse | Raul R. Lee |
| Occupation | Politician, certified public accountant |
Biography
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
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]
