Juliette Uy
Juliette Uy | |
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.jpg) Uy in 2025 | |
| Governor of Misamis Oriental | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
Vice Governor | Jeremy "Jigjag" Pelaez |
| Preceded by | Peter Unabia |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Misamis Oriental's 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Yevgeny Emano |
| Succeeded by | Yevgeny Emano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 20, 1962 Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines |
| Party | NUP (2013–present) |
Other party | Independent (2012–2013) |
| Spouse | Julio Uy |
| Children | 1 |
Juliette Tiu Uy (born June 20, 1962) is a Filipino politician serving as the governor of Misamis Oriental since 2025. She previously served as the representative of Misamis Oriental's 2nd district from 2013 to 2022. She is a member of the National Unity Party (NUP).
Early life and education
[edit]Juliette Uy hails from Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. She completed her secondary education at Kong Hua School and pursued higher education at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan in Cagayan de Oro.
Political career
[edit]House of Representatives (2013–2022)
[edit]Uy began her political career in provincial politics in 2013, when she was elected Representative of Misamis Oriental's 2nd congressional district.[1] During her tenure, she focused on healthcare and community welfare. Notably, she authored House Bill 3462, which proposed the establishment of a 25-bed hospital in Villanueva, aiming to improve local healthcare infrastructure.
2022 gubernatorial election
[edit]In 2022, Uy ran for Governor of Misamis Oriental but was defeated by Peter Unabia.[2]
2025 gubernatorial election
[edit]Uy contested the gubernatorial seat again in the 2025 elections, facing incumbent Governor Peter Unabia in a rematch.[3]
On May 13, 2025, Uy was proclaimed as the newly elected Governor of Misamis Oriental, securing 327,305 votes against Unabia's 235,023.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Uy is married to Julio Uy, a former Mayor of Villanueva who became vice governor of Misamis Oriental. Their daughter, Jennie Rosalie Uy-Mendez, also became Mayor of Villanueva.[5][6]
See also
[edit]- List of female governors in the Philippines
- List of female members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
References
[edit]- ^ "Uy, Unabia to square off anew in Misor gubernatorial race - Business Week National". 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
- ^ "CDO Mayor Moreno loses bid to recapture MisOr capitol". Mindanews. May 10, 2022. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ "Uy, Unabia to square off anew in Misor gubernatorial race". Business Week. 2024-10-08. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ Maligro, Tati (2025-05-13). "Unabias lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
- ^ Gomez, Herbie (2025-05-19). "Unabias fall, Uys rise: A dynasty shift in Misamis Oriental politics". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ^ Gallardo, Froilan (2021-10-07). "Juliette Uy runs for Misamis Oriental governor, husband for Congress". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
External links
[edit]- People from Cagayan de Oro
- 1962 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Filipino women politicians
- Women members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
- Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Misamis Oriental
- Governors of Misamis Oriental
- Independent politicians in the Philippines
- National Unity Party (Philippines) politicians
- Filipino politicians of Chinese descent