Uy family of Davao Oriental

Former Governor Niño Sotero Uy Jr. (lost 2025 governor race) and his elder brothers Samuel "Sammy" Uy (former Tarragona mayor, lost 2025) and Nestor Uy (Tarragona vice mayor).

3 documented relatives · 1 currently in public office · 3 documented relationships · Province of Davao Oriental

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Who they are

Nestor L. Uy

Vice mayor, Tarragona

In office

Sources: RESULTS: Davao Oriental election 2025 (Rappler); Davao Oriental's new governor turns elder brother into deputy governor (Rappler)

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Niño Sotero L. Uy Jr.

Former governor (2023-2025); former vice governor; lost 2025 governor race (141,001 votes)

Not in office

Sources: RESULTS: Davao Oriental election 2025 (Rappler); Davao Oriental's new governor turns elder brother into deputy governor (Rappler); Governor of Davao Oriental (Wikipedia)

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How they are related

• Niño Sotero L. Uy Jr. and Nestor L. Uy — BrothersBloodEvidence: Rappler · Davao Oriental's new governor turns elder brother into deputy governor · “Governor Niño Uy, however, was quick to announce that his elder brother Nestor will serve as his deputy in a pro bono capacity and assured that the capitol would not spend anything on his sibling’s services.”
• Niño Sotero L. Uy Jr. and Samuel “Sammy” Uy — BrothersBloodEvidence: Rappler · Davao Oriental's new governor turns elder brother into deputy governor · “Uy, whose two elder brothers Sammy and Nestor are the mayor and vice mayor, respectively, of the sleepy coastal town of Tarragona, has vowed to be a unifying leader of Davao Oriental.”; Comelec · 2022 NLE list of candidates, Davao Oriental - Tarragona
• Samuel “Sammy” Uy and Nestor L. Uy — BrothersBloodEvidence: Rappler · Davao Oriental's new governor turns elder brother into deputy governor · “Uy, whose two elder brothers Sammy and Nestor are the mayor and vice mayor, respectively, of the sleepy coastal town of Tarragona, has vowed to be a unifying leader of Davao Oriental.”; Comelec · 2022 NLE list of candidates, Davao Oriental - Tarragona

How this was researched

Researched September 2026 against Comelec 2025 results. Every relationship is quoted from a published source; people who share a surname without a published statement of kinship are left out. Family relationships do not imply wrongdoing or political agreement.

Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.

Sources

1. RESULTS: Davao Oriental election 2025 (Rappler) · 2025-05-15
2. Davao Oriental's new governor turns elder brother into deputy governor (Rappler) · 2023-07-31
3. Governor of Davao Oriental (Wikipedia) · Read September 2026
4. RESULTS: Davao Oriental election 2025 (Rappler) · 2025-05-15
5. Rappler · Davao Oriental's new governor turns elder brother into deputy governor · “Governor Niño Uy, however, was quick to announce that his elder brother Nestor will serve as his deputy in a pro bono capacity and assured that the capitol would not spend anything on his sibling’s services.” · 2023-07-31
6. Rappler · Davao Oriental's new governor turns elder brother into deputy governor · “Uy, whose two elder brothers Sammy and Nestor are the mayor and vice mayor, respectively, of the sleepy coastal town of Tarragona, has vowed to be a unifying leader of Davao Oriental.” · 2023-07-31
7. Comelec · 2022 NLE list of candidates, Davao Oriental - Tarragona · 2022

Other families documented in Davao Oriental

• AlmarioThree generations from Mati: Thelma Almario (former Mati mayor, vice governor and 2nd district representative), her son Mayor Joel Mayo Almario, and his son Rep. Cheeno Almario; the family has held the 2nd district seat without a break since 1987.
• DayanghirangManay-based family: Governor Nelson Dayanghirang Sr., his son Rep. Nelson Jr., his late eldest brother Antero Jr. (former Manay mayor) and Antero's son Manay Mayor Jon Marco.
• RabatTwo sitting Mati City councilors, Tara Marie Rabat Gayta and Paolo Rabat, are described by SunStar as cousins of former mayor Michelle Rabat.
• GoSenator Bong Go's son Christian Lawrence "Chrence" Go is Lupon vice mayor, and VERA Files describes San Isidro Mayor Angel Go as the senator's niece.
• InojalesGovernor Generoso: Mayor Juanito “Kulot” Inojales and his wife, Vice Mayor XZ May “Pinky” Inojales

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