Juliette Uy
{{Short description|Filipino politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name =
| image = HoR Official Portrait Juliette T. Uy.jpg
| birth_date = {{Birthdate and age|1962|6|20}}
| birth_place = Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
| nationality = Filipino
| party = National Unity Party
| spouse = Julio Uy
| children = 1
| office = Governor of Misamis Oriental
| 1blankname = Vice Governor
| 1namedata = Jeremy "Jigjag" Pelaez
| term_start = June 30, 2025
| predecessor = Peter Unabia
| office1 = Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Misamis Oriental's 2nd district
| term_start1 = June 30, 2013
| term_end1 = June 30, 2022
| predecessor1 = Yevgeny Emano
| successor1 = Yevgeny Emano
}}
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. A member of the National Unity Party (NUP), Uy is known for her advocacy in healthcare, equitable governance, and community development.
Early life and education
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. Details regarding her degree and field of study are not publicly disclosed.
Political career
House of Representatives (2013–2022)
Uy began her political career in provincial politics in 2013, when she was elected Representative of Misamis Oriental's 2nd congressional district.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-08 |title=Uy, Unabia to square off anew in Misor gubernatorial race - Business Week National |url=https://businessweekmindanao.com/uy-unabia-to-square-off-anew-in-misor-gubernatorial-race/ |access-date=2025-05-21 |language=en-US}} 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
In 2022, Uy ran for Governor of Misamis Oriental but was defeated by Peter Unabia.
2025 gubernatorial election
Uy contested the gubernatorial seat again in the 2025 elections, facing incumbent Governor Peter Unabia in a rematch. She campaigned on a platform of equitable distribution of resources, criticizing the alleged selective assistance practices of the incumbent administration. Uy emphasized a clean campaign, rejecting the use of patronage money and focusing on addressing gaps in service delivery.
On May 13, 2025, Uy was proclaimed as the newly elected Governor of Misamis Oriental, securing 327,305 votes against Unabia's 235,023.{{Cite web |last=Maligro |first=Tati |date=2025-05-13 |title=Unabias lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/juliette-uy-misamis-oriental-governor-results-2025/ |access-date=2025-05-21 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}
Personal life
She is married to Atty. Julio Uy, a former Mayor of Villanueva and fellow public servant. Their daughter, Jennie Rosalie Uy-Mendez, continues the family's political legacy as the current Mayor of Villanueva.
See also
References
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External links
- [https://www.serbisyo.ph/philippines/electoral-candidates/juliette-tiu-uy Juliette Tiu Uy – Serbisyo.ph]
- [https://phvote2022.rappler.com/elections/2022/candidates/juliette-tiu-uy 2022 Candidate Profile – Rappler PHVote]
- [https://mindanaogoldstardaily.com/archives/146705 UY-UNABIA rematch set for 2025 – Mindanao Gold Star Daily]
- [https://businessweekmindanao.com/uy-unabia-to-square-off-anew-in-misor-gubernatorial-race/ Uy, Unabia to square off anew – BusinessWeek Mindanao]
- [https://metrocdodev.com/2025/05/13/election-watch-juliette-uy-proclaimed-as-newly-elected-governor-of-misamis-oriental/ Election Watch: Juliette Uy proclaimed – Metro CDO Dev]
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Category:21st-century Filipino women politicians
Category:Women members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
Category:Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Misamis Oriental
Category:Governors of Misamis Oriental
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