De Carlo Uy
De Carlo L. Uy | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao del Norte's 1st congressional district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Pantaleon Alvarez |
| Vice Governor of Davao del Norte | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Governor | Edwin Jubahib |
| Preceded by | Rey Uy |
| Succeeded by | Clarice Jubahib |
| Acting Governor of Davao del Norte | |
| In office April 11, 2024 – July 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin Jubahib |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Jubahib |
| Member of the Tagum City Council | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | De Carlo Lim Uy January 12, 1985 Philippines |
| Party | Lakas (2007–2009; 2024–present) |
Other party | HNP (2018–2024) Liberal (2009–2018) |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Known for | Davao Metro Shuttle Corporation executive |
| Nickname | Oyo |
De Carlo "Oyo" Lim Uy (born January 12, 1985) is a Filipino politician and businessman currently serving as the Representative of Davao del Norte's 1st congressional district.[1] He assumed office on June 30, 2025. He previously served as the Vice Governor of Davao del Norte from 2022 to 2025 and as Acting Governor of Davao del Norte from April 11 to July 8, 2024, during the preventive suspension of Governor Edwin Jubahib.[2][3]
Uy supported the second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte in 2026, and was one of five congressmen from Davao Region to vote in favor of impeachment.
Early life and career
[edit]Uy was born on January 12, 1985. He is the son of a family involved in the transport sector, managing the Davao Metro Shuttle Corporation. Under his management, the company expanded significantly, strengthening his expertise in economic growth and transportation issues.
Political career
[edit]Tagum City Councilor (2007–2013)
[edit]Uy was elected as a councilor of Tagum City in 2007 and served until 2013. He was recognized for his legislative work and was named Davao's Outstanding Councilor. His initiatives during this period emphasized urban development and infrastructure.
Vice Governor of Davao del Norte (2022–2025)
[edit]In 2022, Uy was elected as Vice Governor of Davao del Norte. In this role, he presided over the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board), which passed 461 resolutions and 19 ordinances in 2023, addressing socio-economic and governance issues.
Acting Governor of Davao del Norte (2024)
[edit]Uy became Acting Governor on April 11, 2024, following the 60-day suspension of Governor Edwin Jubahib. By April 15, Uy and several other Davao Region officials were removed from the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) regional party of Vice President Sara Duterte.[4][5] He held the position of acting governor until July 8, 2024.[6]
House of Representatives (2025–present)
[edit]Uy was elected as the representative of Davao del Norte's 1st district in 2025.[7]
In May 2026, Uy voted "yes" to the second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, becoming one of five representatives from Davao Region to vote in favor of impeachment.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mayor Rey Uy Celebrates Son's Congressional Victory". Politiko.com.ph. May 21, 2025. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
- ^ "De Carlo Lim Uy". Rappler. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
- ^ "UY, De Carlo L." House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
- ^ "Tablado Na Kay Sara! Hugpong Ng Pagbabago Ousts Davao Region's Uys, Maricar Zamora". Politiko (in English and Filipino). MCD Multimedia Corporation. April 16, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ^ Suelto, Diana Lhyd (April 17, 2024). "Hugpong expels members over 'conflict'". Philstar.com. Manila, Philippines.
- ^ Patumbon, Rojean Grace G. (April 11, 2024). "Vice Gov. Uy to temporarily replace Jubahib as DavNor guv". SunStar. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
- ^ Aguirre, Eldie; Lacorte, Germelina (May 15, 2025). "Dutertes lose ground: Marcos allies sweep Davao region elections". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
- ^ de Leon, Dwight; Bolledo, Jairo (May 13, 2026). "How did lawmakers vote on Sara Duterte's second impeachment?". Rappler. Manila, Philippines. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- 1985 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Filipino businesspeople
- 21st-century Filipino politicians
- Filipino city and municipal councilors
- Filipino politicians of Chinese descent
- Governors of Davao del Norte
- Hugpong ng Pagbabago politicians
- Lakas–CMD politicians
- Liberal Party (Philippines) politicians
- Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Davao del Norte
- Provincial vice governors of the Philippines