Juliette Tiu Uy
Governor of Misamis Oriental (2025–); Representative, 2nd district (2013–2022)
In officeSources: Rappler · Unabias lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try
See Juliette Tiu Uy in the map →Uy family of Misamis Oriental
Julio Uy, his wife Juliette and their daughter Jennie Rosalie have taken turns as Villanueva mayor; Juliette became governor in 2025 and Julio returned as Villanueva mayor.
3 documented relatives · 2 currently in public office · 3 documented relationships · Province of Misamis Oriental
In Misamis Oriental the family currently holds office through Juliette Tiu Uy (Governor of Misamis Oriental (2025–); Representative, 2nd district (2013–2022)).
Who they are
Julio Tadoy Uy
Mayor of Villanueva (2025–); former Villanueva mayor and vice governor of Misamis Oriental
In officeSources: Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise: A dynasty shift in Misamis Oriental politics; Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano
See Julio Tadoy Uy in the map →
Jennie Rosalie Uy-Mendez
Mayor of Villanueva (until 2025)
Not in officeSources: Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise: A dynasty shift in Misamis Oriental politics
See Jennie Rosalie Uy-Mendez in the map →How they are related
- Julio Tadoy Uy and Juliette Tiu Uy — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise: A dynasty shift in Misamis Oriental politics · “Her husband, former vice governor Julio Uy, also made his move.”; Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano
- Julio Tadoy Uy and Jennie Rosalie Uy-Mendez — Father → daughterBloodEvidence: Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise · “With his daughter Jennie Rosalie stepping down as the town's mayor, Julio's return tightened the family's grip on the strategic 2nd District town.”
- Juliette Tiu Uy and Jennie Rosalie Uy-Mendez — Mother → daughterBloodEvidence: Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano · “The Uy couple's daughter Jennie is seeking reelection as mayor of the vote-rich Villanueva town.”
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.
Open the Uy relationship map →Sources
- Rappler · Unabias lose big in Misamis Oriental; Juliette Uy wins on second try · 2025-05-13
- Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise: A dynasty shift in Misamis Oriental politics · 2025-05-19
- Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano · 2022-03-26
- Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise: A dynasty shift in Misamis Oriental politics · “Her husband, former vice governor Julio Uy, also made his move.” · 2025-05-19
- Rappler · Unabias fall, Uys rise · “With his daughter Jennie Rosalie stepping down as the town's mayor, Julio's return tightened the family's grip on the strategic 2nd District town.” · 2025-05-19
- Rappler · Political Dynasties 2022: Clashing families spring from Dongkoy Emano · “The Uy couple's daughter Jennie is seeking reelection as mayor of the vote-rich Villanueva town.” · 2022-03-26
Other families documented in Misamis Oriental
- EmanoThe late Vicente "Dongkoy" Emano (Tagoloan mayor, Misamis Oriental governor, Cagayan de Oro mayor and vice mayor), his son Yevgeny "Bambi" (governor, 2nd district congressman), daughters Nadya Emano-Elipe and Yvy Emano (councilors), son-in-law President "Prexy" Elipe (councilor, board member) and brother Paulino (Tagoloan mayor).
- UnabiaPeter Unabia, three-term 1st district congressman and governor 2022–2025, fielded sons Christian (1st district rep 2019–2025), Aaron Paul (Balingoan mayor) and Joshua, and daughter-in-law Candy, who won Balingoan in 2025.
- LagbasThe late Danilo Lagbas (Sugbongcogon mayor, vice governor, 1st district congressman) is father of Rep. Karen Lagbas and Kinoguitan Mayor Danilo Jr., whose late brother Roldan was a board member; a separate Lagbas set (Mildred, Chiz) runs Sugbongcogon.
- PelaezBrothers Jose Mari 'Joey' Pelaez (vice governor 2013–2019) and Jeremy 'Jigjag' Pelaez (vice governor 2019–) ran against each other in 2022; Jigjag's daughter Jelizza won a Medina council seat in 2025.
- CañosaMayor Erick Cañosa's mother Evelyn has topped the Gingoog city council since 2019; his late father Avelino was an elected vice mayor.